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OpenStudy (firejay5):

22. Pyramids: All but two of the pyramids built by the ancient Egyptians have faces inclined at 52° angles. Suppose an archaeologist discovers the ruins of a pyramid. Most of the pyramid has eroded, but she is able to determine that the length of a side of the square base is 82 m. How tall was the pyramid, assuming its faces were inclined at 52°? Round your answer to the nearest meter. Show work and explain to get medal for patronage! :D

OpenStudy (firejay5):

@whpalmer4

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

Show work and correct answer on previous problem for help on this one...

OpenStudy (firejay5):

What do you mean

OpenStudy (firejay5):

@surjithayer Is it cosine

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (firejay5):

@surjithayer 41 not 42

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you are correct , I thought side =84 but it is 82

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