Find the length of the base of a square pyramid if the volume is 1,024 cubic inches and has a height of 12 inches.

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Kinley Hogan

15 September, 19:52

Find the length of the base of a square pyramid if the volume is 1,024 cubic inches and has a height of 12 inches.

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Lara Watson · Answer 1

Hello,

Let 's x the length of the pyramid:

V=x²*h/3

V=1024 and h=12

So x²*12/3=1024

==>x²=1024*3/12

==>x²=256

==>x²=16²

==> x=16 for (x=-16 must be exclude <0)