2007-11-11 09:25:31 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah <3 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
PLEASE. i need help people!!
2007-11-11 09:40:38 · update #1
by the way, the answer is not 32.. it is 26.. but i need the formula and stuff supporting it :(
2007-11-11 09:41:11 · update #2
No less than six... because if all five happen to be parallel then there would be only six sections - four bordered by a plane and two extending to infinity. This is the minimum number... as long as the planes dont coincide
If all five planes coincided, then the minimum divisions is two... for obvious reasons. Coinciding is a possibility, however remote, because these planes are randomly oriented, right?
I would venture a guess as to the maximum number... because Im not sure how to compute it.
2^5 = 32
Because each plane has two sides
The exact number would depend on the exact orientation of the planes
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Dude... there is no exact answer... for reasons I just explained. Think about it, with your own mind, would you? Reading the back of your book doesnt constitute thought on your part
The planes are random! They can coincide, they can be parallel... who knows? It changes the answer.
I never gave an exact answer... I gave a range.
Debate my points tomorrow with your teacher. I promise it will only make you look smart.
2007-11-11 09:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sarah, it strikes me that you weren't paying attention when this matter was being taught to you........too boring?! pay attention to the lecture parts of your classes and, for that matter, take notes. then you won't be so damn desperate and irritable.......you know "get with the program!!!!
2007-11-11 18:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice try!!!
This is your assignment.........Your grade...........YOU do it!!!
2007-11-11 17:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by westville sal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋