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Use the formula for the surface area of a square pyramid to solve for the slant height if the length of the base is 40 in. and SA equals 2,800 in2 .(1 point) in.
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The formula for the surface area of a square pyramid is given by:
SA = B + (1/2)Pl
where SA is the surface area, B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base, and l is the slant height.
In this case, the length of the base is given as 40 in. Let's calculate the area of the base:
B = length^2 = 40^2 = 1600 in^2
Also, we are given that the surface area is 2800 in^2. So, we can substitute these values into the formula:
2800 = 1600 + (1/2)(40)(P)
Now, we need to find the perimeter of the base. Since it is a square, all sides are equal. Let's call the side length s:
P = 4s
Since the length of the base is 40 in, each side length is 40/4 = 10 in. So, the perimeter is:
P = 4(10) = 40 in
Now we can substitute this value into the equation:
2800 = 1600 + (1/2)(40)(40)
Simplifying the right side of the equation:
2800 = 1600 + (1/2)(1600)
2800 = 1600 + 800
2800 = 2400
This equation is not true, so there is no solution.
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yes there is whats the answer
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Apologies for the confusion. Let's solve the equation correctly:
2800 = 1600 + (1/2)(40)(40)
2800 = 1600 + (1/2)(1600)
To simplify further, we can multiply (1/2) by (1600). This gives us:
2800 = 1600 + 800
Combining like terms:
2800 = 2400
This equation is not true. My previous response was correct; there is no solution. The provided information leads to a contradiction, and therefore, there is no valid value for the slant height that satisfies the given conditions.
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Tell me the answer
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. Let's solve the equation correctly:
2800 = 1600 + (1/2)(40)(P)
To simplify further, we can multiply (1/2) by (40) and (P). This gives us:
2800 = 1600 + 20P
Next, let's isolate the variable term:
2800 - 1600 = 20P
1200 = 20P
Dividing both sides by 20:
60 = P
So, the slant height of the square pyramid is 60 inches.
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thank you
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