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The square pyramid shown below has a base with sides of 12 units. The vertical height of the pyramid is 15
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The square pyramid shown below has a base with sides of 12 units The vertical height of the pyramid is 15 units 15 12 class=

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Answer:

s = 16.2 units

Step-by-step explanation:

use Pythagorean theorem:

a² + b² = c²

where a = 12/2 = 6

           b = 15

           c = s

plugin values into the formula:

6² + 15² = s²

s = √(6² + 15²)

s = √261

s = 16.2 units