The question is as follows:

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> Both the slant height and the base diameter of a cone are 12 inches. What is distace between two opposite points on base circle of cone, if it is required that the path must lie on the lateral surface of the cone?
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I am not sure of where to start with this problem, therefore, any help with how to start this will be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.