Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image you uploaded shows a square pyramid, both in a 3D view and as a net. The pyramid has a square base with side lengths of 10 units, and its slant height (the height of the triangular faces) is 12 units.
To calculate the surface area of the pyramid, we need to:
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Surface Area of the Base (Square): The base is a square with side length 10 units. The area of a square is given by:
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Surface Area of the Triangular Faces: Each triangular face has a base of 10 units (the side length of the square) and a height of 12 units (the slant height of the pyramid). The area of a triangle is given by: Since there are 4 triangular faces, the total surface area of the triangles is:
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Total Surface Area: The total surface area is the sum of the area of the base and the area of the 4 triangular faces:
Thus, the total surface area of the pyramid is 340 square units.
Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How would the surface area change if the side length of the base was doubled?
- What is the lateral surface area (excluding the base) of this pyramid?
- How would you calculate the volume of this pyramid?
- What is the slant height’s relation to the height of the pyramid?
- Can you calculate the area of just one triangular face if the base length changes?
Tip: Always remember that for pyramids, the slant height is crucial for calculating the surface area of the triangular faces.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Surface Area
Nets of Polyhedrons
Formulas
Area of a square: A = side^2
Area of a triangle: A = 1/2 × base × height
Total surface area: A_total = A_base + 4 × A_triangle
Theorems
Surface Area of Pyramids
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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