A horizontal cut is made through the pyramid. Which shape best describesthe two-dimensional cross section?

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Imaximchuk asked Oct 26, 2023

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A horizontal cut is made through the pyramid. Which shape best describesthe two-dimensional cross section?

A horizontal cut is made through the pyramid. Which shape best describesthe two-dimensional-example-1

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The base of the pyramid is a square. If a horizontal cut that is parallel to the base is made, it would take the shape of the base. Thus, the shape that the best describes

the two-dimensional cross section is a square

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