Question

A square pyramid has a base with sides of length x inches and a height of 6 inches. which expression

represents the volume of the pyramid in cubic inches?

Answer 1

length • width = area

expression:

area • height = (result) • 1/3 = volume

Example:

x (area) • 6 (height) = 6x

6x • 1/3 = 2x(inches)³ or 6x ÷ 3 = 2x(inches)³