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Use the formula for the surface area of a square pyramid to solve for the slant height if the length of the base is 40 in. and SA
equals 2,800 in2
.(1 point)
___ in.
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Surface area for a square pyramid: SA = s^2 + 2sℓ.
Given s = 40 in and SA = 2800 in^2:
2800 = 40^2 + 2(40)ℓ = 1600 + 80ℓ
80ℓ = 1200 → ℓ = 1200/80 = 15
Answer: 15 in.
Given s = 40 in and SA = 2800 in^2:
2800 = 40^2 + 2(40)ℓ = 1600 + 80ℓ
80ℓ = 1200 → ℓ = 1200/80 = 15
Answer: 15 in.
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