Answers:
- blank 1 = 20
- blank 2 = 5.7
- blank 3 = 57
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Explanation:
The perimeter p refers to the perimeter of the base polygon. We have five equal sides of 4 inches each, which therefore leads to a perimeter of p = 5s = 5*4 = 20
The perimeter is 20 inches.
This is the answer for blank 1.
This is the amount of fencing needed to enclose the pentagonal base.
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The l, aka lowercase L, is the slant height. It refers to the distance from the midpoint of any side of the base to the peak of the pyramid.
The diagram shows the slant height is 5.7 inches which is the answer for blank 2.
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LA = lateral surface area
The lateral area is the area of everything except for the base polygon.
Each triangle has a base of 4 inches and height 5.7 inches.
Each triangle has an area of base*height/2 = 4*5.7/2 = 11.4 square inches.
Five such identical copies yields a total LA of 5*11.4 = 57 square inches which is the answer for blank 3.
For each blank, you'll only enter the number itself of course.
The 2.8 in the diagram is never used. It's only useful if you needed to find the volume.
