Surface area of pyramids

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What is the formula for the surface area of a square pyramid?

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The surface area (SA) of a square pyramid is given by the formula: SA = B + 1/2 * P * l, where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base, and l is the slant height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you calculate the area of the base of a square pyramid?

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The area of the base (B) of a square pyramid is calculated using the formula: B = side^2, where 'side' is the length of one side of the square base.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the perimeter of the base of a square pyramid?

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The perimeter (P) of the base of a square pyramid is calculated using the formula: P = 4 * side, where 'side' is the length of one side of the square base.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the slant height of a pyramid?

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The slant height (l) of a pyramid is the distance from the apex (top point) of the pyramid to the midpoint of one of the sides of the base.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you find the surface area of a triangular pyramid?

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The surface area (SA) of a triangular pyramid is calculated using the formula: SA = B + 1/2 * P * l, where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base, and l is the slant height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area (A) of a triangle is calculated using the formula: A = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the base area and the total surface area of a pyramid?

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The total surface area of a pyramid includes the area of the base plus the area of the triangular faces.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you calculate the lateral surface area of a pyramid?

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The lateral surface area of a pyramid is calculated by summing the areas of all the triangular faces.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the significance of the slant height in calculating the surface area of a pyramid?

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The slant height is crucial for calculating the area of the triangular faces of the pyramid, which contributes to the total surface area.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is a net of a pyramid?

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A net of a pyramid is a two-dimensional representation that shows all the faces of the pyramid laid out flat.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4