Pythagorean Theorem In the rectangular pyramid below, l = 16 inches, w = 12 inches, and h = 15 inches. What is the length of s?

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Pythagorean Theorem

In the rectangular pyramid below, l = 16 inches, w = 12 inches, and h = 15 inches.

What is the length of s?

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$((l)/(2))^2+h^2=s^2\\(((16))/(2))^2+(15)^2=s^2\\(8)^2+(225)=s^2\\64+225=s^2\\289=s^2\\√(289)=√(s^2)\\17=s$

C. 17 inches.

Nlern answered Dec 26, 2016

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