How can this three-dimensional, symmetrical, capital letter "I" block be broken into pieces so that it results in the smallest number of parts? Describe each part with measurements.

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

If I am mathematically correct... I believe you can break this I block into pieces by multiplying. If that's not correct try adding.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

id see why you have to add tho if you break it u divide right @iGreen

igreen · Answer

You divide it into three sections..

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

i think it can divide into 4 cubes and 3 triangular prisms

anonymous · Answer

"u can cut it into 3 rectangular prisms
the two large  horizontal ones and the middle one
2 large prisms measuring 5*2*2 = 20 cu cms in volume
1 small measuring 2*2*1 = 4 cu cms in volume"

anonymous · Answer

so i was right

igreen · Answer

Here's how you can cut it.

anonymous · Answer

ok @iGreen so one cube and two rectangular prisms

igreen · Answer

The small rectangular prism measurement will be 2 x 2 x 1.

The two larger rectangular prisms are the same..and the measurements are 2 x 2 x 5

igreen · Answer

You got it. @_lilb_to_smooth_4_U_