Understanding Slant Height of a Pyramid
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The slant height is the distance from the apex to the midpoint of a base side. It is used in the lateral surface area formula: A_l = (1/2) b l.
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What is the slant height when the height of the pyramid is $5$ and the base side is $6$?
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Imagine you are designing a pyramid-shaped tent with a height of $7$ feet and a base side of $8$ feet. Calculate the slant height.
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If a pyramid's slant height is $10$ and its height is $8$, what is the length of the base side?
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For a pyramid with a slant height of $13$, a height of $12$, and a base side of $b$, what is $b$?
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