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OpenStudy (anonymous):

This is probably a stupid question..but I want to make sure it's right. Describe the cross section of the rectangular prism. A. rectangle B. triangle C. hexagon D. trapezoid

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (ash2326):

There are many ways to solve this, look at the picture. How many sides are shown for the cross section?

OpenStudy (ash2326):

@ehmuleeee

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you mean how many sides are showing?

OpenStudy (ash2326):

yes, |dw:1374760871927:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3?

OpenStudy (ash2326):

|dw:1374760923977:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OHH. ok haha sorry.

OpenStudy (ash2326):

No, problem. Check the options? what all figures have 4 sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is the question just asking what shape the blue colored area is? lol

OpenStudy (ash2326):

yes, if weren't given the picture. Just cut a rectangle, parallel to one of its side. You'll see the cross section.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, so it's a rectangle.

OpenStudy (ash2326):

|dw:1374761080461:dw|

OpenStudy (ash2326):

Correct :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

haha ok. thank you. that's what i thought the answer was.

OpenStudy (ash2326):

Welcome :D

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