Question

The base and lateral faces of a pyramid are congruent. Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply. The base of this pyramid is a square. This pyramid has three lateral faces. The lateral faces are equilateral triangles. This pyramid is a tetrahedron.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

(i) This pyramid has three lateral faces.

(ii) The lateral faces are equilateral triangles. and

(iii) This pyramid is a tetrahedron.

Explanation:

The base and lateral faces of a pyramid are congruent.

Now, we have to choose the right description of the pyramid.

(i) This pyramid has three lateral faces. (Those faces are triangular)

(ii) The lateral faces are equilateral triangles. (Which are congruent to the base triangle) and

(iii) This pyramid is a tetrahedron. (A tetrahedron is also known as the triangular pyramid) (Answer)