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What are the differences between the height and the slant height of a pyramid?

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The height of the pyramid is the ACTUAL height of the pyramid. The SLANT height is the height of the triangle on the sides of the pyramid.

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User Dawebber
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See the attached graphic.
Don't forget that a pyramid also has an "edge height".


What are the differences between the height and the slant height of a pyramid?-example-1
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