Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
The formula ogf a volume of a pyramid:

B - area of a base
H - height
We have a base length a = 5 in and a height H = 9 in.
In the base we have a square. The formula of an area of a square is:

Substitute:

Calculate the volume:

-- Draw a line, any length.
-- Draw another line, any length, that makes a square corner with the first one.
- Connect the open ends of the two lines to each other.
-- Bada-bing ! You have a right triangle. And it's in YOUR notebook.
Answer:
a = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
add 2 to each side
5a/3 = a/4 + 17
distribute 12 to remove fractions
20a = 3a + 204
17a = 204
a = 12