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  • 20-04-2019
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A pencil box in the shape of a rectangular prism measures 3 inches by 4 inches by 12 inches. What is the length of the longest pencil that can fit in the box? Explain your answer.

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  • 20-04-2019

Answer:

(square root of 160)in

Step-by-step explanation:

the longest 2 sides are 4 and 12

4^2 + 12^2 = c^2

16+144=c^2

160=c^2

c = square root of 160

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