Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337614085
Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Find the volume of the following square pyramid.
The image depicts a geometric diagram of a square pyramid. The base of the pyramid is a square, and its dimensions are detailed with dotted lines to show depth. The slant height of the pyramid is labeled as 18 inches, while the side of the square base is 17 inches. One of the dotted lines inside the pyramid indicates the height from the apex to the center of the base. This visualization helps in understanding the structure and dimensions of a square pyramid, useful for calculations involving volume or surface area in geometry.
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Transcribed Image Text:The image depicts a geometric diagram of a square pyramid. The base of the pyramid is a square, and its dimensions are detailed with dotted lines to show depth. The slant height of the pyramid is labeled as 18 inches, while the side of the square base is 17 inches. One of the dotted lines inside the pyramid indicates the height from the apex to the center of the base. This visualization helps in understanding the structure and dimensions of a square pyramid, useful for calculations involving volume or surface area in geometry.
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Step 1: Formula for volume of the square pyramid.

Formula for the volume of the square pyramid is.V equals 1 third cross times B cross times H.

Where B is base area and H is height.