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(a-2+b)(a-2-b) &= 16, | (a-2+b)(a-2-b) &= 16, | ||
\end{align*}</cmath> | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
− | from which <math>(a,b)=(3,7).</math> With these calculation, we find out answer to be <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A) }24\sqrt5}</math> | + | from which <math>(a,b)=(3,7).</math> With these calculation, we find out answer to be <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A) }24\sqrt5}</math>. |
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Solving for other values, we get <math>b = 2\sqrt{10}</math>, <math>a = 6\sqrt{2}</math>. | Solving for other values, we get <math>b = 2\sqrt{10}</math>, <math>a = 6\sqrt{2}</math>. | ||
− | The volume is then <cmath>\frac{1}{3} abx = \boxed{\textbf{(A) }24\sqrt5}</cmath> | + | The volume is then <cmath>\frac{1}{3} abx = \boxed{\textbf{(A) }24\sqrt5}.</cmath> |
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[hide]Problem
Let be a rectangle and let be a segment perpendicular to the plane of . Suppose that has integer length, and the lengths of and are consecutive odd positive integers (in this order). What is the volume of pyramid
Solution 1
This question is just about Pythagorean theorem from which With these calculation, we find out answer to be .
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Solution 2
Let be , be , be , , , be , , respectively.
We have three equations: Subbing in the first and third equation into the second equation, we get: Therefore, we have and .
Solving for other values, we get , . The volume is then
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Video Solution by Hawk Math
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4iCAZRUESs
Video Solution by OmegaLearn (Pythagorean Theorem and Volume of Pyramid)
See Also
2021 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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