Find the surface area of the regular pyramid shown in the accompanying diagram. If necessary, express your answer in simplest radical form.

Answer:
84 squared units.
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to find the surface area of the pyramid, you use the following formula:
[tex]S=b^2+\frac{1}{2}ps[/tex] (1)
b: base of the pyramid = 6
p: perimeter of the base = 6*4 = 24
s: slant height
Then, you first calculate the slant height, by using the Pythagoras' theorem:
[tex]s=\sqrt{(5)^2-(\frac{6}{2})^2}=4[/tex]
Thus, you replace the values of b, p and s in the equation (1):
[tex]S=(6)^2+\frac{1}{2}(24)(4)=84[/tex]
The surface area of the pyramid is 84 squared units.