Advanced Geometry : Advanced Geometry

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Advanced Geometry

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

In terms of , find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron with side lengths of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

The surface area of a regular tetrahedron is . If the length of each side is , find the value of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

Now, solve for .

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

The surface area of a regular tetrahedron is . If each side length is , find the value of . Round to the nearest tenths place.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

Solve for .

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

The surface area of a regular tetrahedron is . If each side length is , find the value of . Round to the nearest tenths place.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

 

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

The surface area of a regular tetrahedron is . If each side length is , find the value of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation and solve for .

Since we are dealing with a 3-dimensional shape, only  is valid.

Example Question #11 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

In terms of , find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron with side lengths .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

Example Question #12 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

Find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron with a side length of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

Example Question #61 : Solid Geometry

In terms of , find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron with a side length of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

Example Question #62 : Solid Geometry

The surface area of a regular tetrahedron is . If each side length is , find the value of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula to find the surface area of a regular tetrahedron.

Now, substitute in the value of the side length into the equation.

Now, solve for .

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Surface Area Of A Tetrahedron

If the edge length of a tetrahedron is , what is the surface area of the tetrahedron?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the formula for finding the surface area of a tetrahedron.

Substitute the edge and solve.

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