Pyramid --> A three-dimensional figure with one base and triangular faces
Lateral Face --> Any flat surface that is not a base
Instead of using 1/3, like in the equation to the right, we can simply divide by 3 instead. They both accomplish the same thing.
You will also notice that it says to find the area of the base in the description. This means that you will have to pay attention to the shape of the base (whether it be square, rectangular, or triangular).Â