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akashdeepdeb · Answer

I think you should first post the question. And if someone does help, medal ought to be given, it is a part of the OpenStudy Code-Of-Conduct. :)

anonymous · Answer

Find total area for the regular pyramid.

akashdeepdeb · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

this pyramid is a hexagon (6-sides)  the height=6; the sides=4

akashdeepdeb · Answer

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akashdeepdeb · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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akashdeepdeb · Answer

So which pyramid do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

It's a hexagonal pyramid b/c it has 6 sides

akashdeepdeb · Answer

So do can you calculate the area of the lateral triangles?

anonymous · Answer

I think so, but could you please walk me through it?

anonymous · Answer

its not really hard

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Sure! That's why I am here for.

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Do you know that in that pyramid, all the lateral triangles, are congruent or have the same area and dimensions?

usarmy3947 · Answer

@AkashdeepDeb great job u did great on the 3d shapes :)

akashdeepdeb · Answer

lol! Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

Thank yous!!....&yes I know to your comment after that

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Alright, so find out the area of the triangle and multiply it by 6 because there are six triangles there.

anonymous · Answer

Otay, soo...would it be 72

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Yep! :D

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Now find the area of the hexagon! :D

Do you know how to find the area of a regular hexagon?

anonymous · Answer

Umm L.A= 1/2 pl