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In a regular hexagonal pyramid whose base edges measure 2V3 in., the apothem of the base measures 3 in. If the slant height of the pyramid is 5 in., find the length of its altitude.

In a regular hexagonal pyramid whose base edges measure 2V3 in., the apothem of the base measures 3 in. If the slant height of the pyramid is 5 in., find the length of its altitude.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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ure 8 in., the apothem of the base measures 4 in. If the height of the pyramid is 8 in., find the length of its slant height. 21. In a regular hexagonal pyramid whose base edges measure 2V3 in., the apothem of the base measures 3 in. If the slant height of the pyramid is 5 in., find the length of its altitude. lateral edge asures 6 in. 4.1 in. DITIm gular square pyramid shown, suppose that the of the square base measure 10 m each and that the re 13 m each. a of the pyramid. pyramid. pyramid.
Transcribed Image Text:ure 8 in., the apothem of the base measures 4 in. If the height of the pyramid is 8 in., find the length of its slant height. 21. In a regular hexagonal pyramid whose base edges measure 2V3 in., the apothem of the base measures 3 in. If the slant height of the pyramid is 5 in., find the length of its altitude. lateral edge asures 6 in. 4.1 in. DITIm gular square pyramid shown, suppose that the of the square base measure 10 m each and that the re 13 m each. a of the pyramid. pyramid. pyramid.
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