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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A square pyramid has a base side of 8 in. and a slant height of 10 in. The lateral area of the pyramid is what? 32x10=320 i dont remember if thats my final answer or i divided by half to 160

Directrix (directrix):

First, a diagram.

Directrix (directrix):

Lateral Area of a regular pyramid: ½ perimeter × slant height. LA = (1/2) (32) (10) LA = 160 square inches

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks for the explanation

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