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Deriving Pyramid Volume Through Cube Decomposition
Demonstrate that the volume of a pyramid is 1/3 base area times height by decomposing a cube into three congruent pyramids.

Demonstrate that the volume of a pyramid is 1/3 base area times height by decomposing a cube into three congruent pyramids.
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9th Grade · Math · Open Global Math
10 lessons
Use Cavalieri's principle and solid decomposition methods to derive and calculate surface areas and volumes of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres, and composite solids.