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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume

Problem 8E

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