A pyramid has a base in the shape of a regular octagon with side length 7 feet. The lateral area of this pyramid is 336 ft2. What is the slant height of this pyramid?

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A pyramid has a base in the shape of a regular octagon
with side length 7 feet. The lateral area of this pyramid
is 336 ft2. What is the slant height of this pyramid?
Transcribed Image Text:A pyramid has a base in the shape of a regular octagon with side length 7 feet. The lateral area of this pyramid is 336 ft2. What is the slant height of this pyramid?
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