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A cube has sides measuring 6 inches. What is the greatest possible (straight line) distance, in inches, between any two points on the box?
I read the explanation and understand that the greatest possible distance is from one opposite corner to the other (diagonal). I also understand how to find the diagonal of a face of the cube using the ratios of a 45-45-90 triangle. The diagonal is 6 sqrt of 2. This is where I get stuck. How do I use the diagonal of a face to come up with the diagonal of the entire cube?
Thanks!
Correct answer: 6\sqrt{}3
I read the explanation and understand that the greatest possible distance is from one opposite corner to the other (diagonal). I also understand how to find the diagonal of a face of the cube using the ratios of a 45-45-90 triangle. The diagonal is 6 sqrt of 2. This is where I get stuck. How do I use the diagonal of a face to come up with the diagonal of the entire cube?
Thanks!
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20 May 2013, 15:03
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You use Pythagora:\(6^2+(6\sqrt{2})^2\)
take the root
\(6\sqrt{3}\)
Let me know if it's clear
You use Pythagora:\(6^2+(6\sqrt{2})^2\)
take the root
\(6\sqrt{3}\)
Let me know if it's clear
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Please read carefully and follow: rules-for-posting-please-read-this-before-posting-133935.html Pay attention to the rule #3 and 8. Thank you.
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