Find the area $ A $ of a pyramid if side $a = 11$ and slant height $s = 17$.

$A = 495$

STEP 1: find base area $ B $

To find base area $ B $ use formula:

$$ B = a^2 $$

After substituting $ a = 11 $ we have:

$$ B = 11^2 $$ $$ B = 121 $$

STEP 2: find lateral surface $ L $

To find lateral surface $ L $ use formula:

$$ L = 2 \cdot a \cdot s $$

After substituting $ a = 11 $ and $ s = 17 $ we have:

$$ L = 22 \cdot 17 $$$$ L = 374 $$

STEP 3: find total surface $ A $

To find total surface $ A $ use formula:

$$ A = B + L $$

After substituting $ B = 121 $ and $ L = 374 $ we have:

$$ A = 121 + 374 $$ $$ A = 121 + 374 $$ $$ A = 495 $$

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