To determine the height of the square pyramid, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
In this case, we can consider the slant height of 25 feet as the hypotenuse, and the height of the pyramid (labeled as h) and half of the length of the front base edge (40 feet/2 = 20 feet) as the other two sides.
Using the Pythagorean Theorem:
h^2 + 20^2 = 25^2
h^2 + 400 = 625
h^2 = 625 - 400
h^2 = 225
Taking the square root of both sides, we find:
h ≈ √225
h ≈ 15
Therefore, the height of the square pyramid is approximately 15 feet.
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An illustration shows a square pyramid with labeled parts. The left, front and right faces of the pyramid and base are visible. The back face is not visible. The back base edge is not visible but its position is indicated by a dashed line. The front base edge shows a length of 40 feet. A dotted line extends from the interior of the vertex straight down to the center of the base and is labeled h. A right angle is indicated where the dotted height line meets the base. Another dotted line extends from the center of the base where the height line meets to the center of the right base edge. A dotted line extends from the right base edge straight up the center of the right face of the prism and meets the height line at the vertex. This dotted line shows a slant height of 25 feet.
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the height of the square pyramid, h . Round the answer to the nearest tenth.
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47.2 ft.
47.2 ft.
15.0 ft.
15.0 ft.
32.0 ft.
32.0 ft.
31.2 ft.
31.2 ft.
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