What is the two-dimensional shape created by slicing a triangular prism parallel to the base?(1 point)

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Responses

rectangle
rectangle

square
square

triangle
triangle

hexagon

Answer 1

rectangle

Answer 2

why

Answer 3

When a triangular prism is sliced parallel to the base, the cross-section is a rectangle because the cut will go through one of the triangular faces and create a shape with four sides, with opposite sides being parallel and equal in length. This results in a rectangle.

Answer 4

positive

Answer 5

Got it! Positive confirmation that the two-dimensional shape created by slicing a triangular prism parallel to the base is a rectangle. Thank you!