Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones LESSON 95. Slant Height The slant height is the distance from...

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Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones LESSON 95

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Page 1: Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones LESSON 95. Slant Height The slant height is the distance from the base to the apex along the outside of the surface.

Slant Heights of Pyramids and ConesLESSON 95

Page 2: Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones LESSON 95. Slant Height The slant height is the distance from the base to the apex along the outside of the surface.

Slant Height The slant height is the distance from the base to the apex along the outside of the surface.

The height of a pyramid or cone is from the base to the apex.

Page 3: Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones LESSON 95. Slant Height The slant height is the distance from the base to the apex along the outside of the surface.

Pythagorean Theorem Vertical Cross Section of a Pyramid and Cone

The height is one leg of a triangle and half the base is the other leg. The slant height is the hypotenuse Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the hypotenuse.

Page 4: Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones LESSON 95. Slant Height The slant height is the distance from the base to the apex along the outside of the surface.

Practice Problem C Find the slant height. Sketch a right triangle to show the dimensions you used for your calculations.

Page 5: Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones LESSON 95. Slant Height The slant height is the distance from the base to the apex along the outside of the surface.

Practice Problem D Find the slant height. Sketch a right triangle to show the dimensions you used for your calculations.