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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i find S

OpenStudy (anonymous):

surface area?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im plugging into the formula but im missing the S and i dont know to to find it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh the length of the side?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its a right triangle, do you know pythagorean theorem?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a2 + b2=c2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the radius and the height make a right triangle, so \[S^2=h^2+r^2\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

where r = 5 and h = 12 (height and radius)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Figure it out?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

13?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep :) good job

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it only works for cones with a right angle in the middle, hence the name right circular cone

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