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Answer 1

Hi there!

$\large\boxed{h = \frac{15x}{y}}$

Recall the volume of a pyramid is:

V = 1/3(bh)

We are given the volume and side length of the base. Find the area of the base:

A = s²

A = (5xy²)² = 25x²y⁴

Plug in the solved for base:

125x³y³ = 1/3(25x²y⁴)h

To isolate for h, begin by multiplying both sides by 3:

375x³y³ = (25x²y⁴)h

Divide both sides by 25x²y⁴. Use the following exponent property:

xᵃ / xᵇ = xᵃ⁻ᵇ

Thus:

375x³y³ / 25x²4⁴ = 15x/y.

The height must be equal to:

$h = \frac{15x}{y}$