SOLUTION: The formula for the slant height of a right circular cone is
s =
r2 + h2,
where r is the length of a radius of the base, and h is the altitude of the cone. Find the altitud
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Question 900859: The formula for the slant height of a right circular cone is
s =
r2 + h2,
where r is the length of a radius of the base, and h is the altitude of the cone. Find the altitude of a cone whose slant height is 5 inches and whose radius is 3 inches.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the correct formula for slant height of a cone.
s for slant height,
.
Given s=5 and r=5,
Solve the formula for h.
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