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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

Problem 21E: The oblique circular cone has an altitude and a diameter of base that are each of length 6 cm. The...

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