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The volume of the pyramid shown above is 147.97 units3 and the height is 9.6units. Find the length of one edge of the square base.

The volume of the pyramid shown above is 147.97 units3 and the height is 9.6units-example-1
User Montooner
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Answer:

6.8 units

Explanation:

Formula for Area of a Pyramid:

V = 1/3 bh (b = area of triangular base)

147.97 = 1/3b(9.6)

Solve for b by dividing 147.97 by (1/3)(9.6)

b = 46.2

b is the area of the base so take the square root to find the length of one edge

√46.2 = 6.8 units

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