Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 16 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. Calculate the slant height for the given cone. Round to the nearest tenth. 10.2 11.4 9.8 12.0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

hint: |dw:1392229327827:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So so 4^2 + 9^2 = S^2?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

good, you use the pythagorean theorem

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

what do you get when you do so?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 11.4.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

that is incorrect

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't know what I did wrong?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

4^2 + 9^2 = S^2 16+81 = S^2 97 = s^2 s^2 = 97 s = ???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9.8?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

that is correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you! :)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!