SOLUTION: a plane intersects a triangular pyramid parallel to its base as shown below. Describe the resulting cross-section created by the intersection.

SOLUTION: a plane intersects a triangular pyramid parallel to its base as shown below. Describe the resulting cross-section created by the intersection.

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Question 743556: a plane intersects a triangular pyramid parallel to its base as shown below. Describe the resulting cross-section created by the intersection.
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a plane intersects a triangular pyramid parallel to its base as shown below. Describe the resulting cross-section created by the intersection.
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