Solve both parts and justify the conditions used. Part A: State the intersection of two distinct planes known to share two distinct points. Part B: Similar solids have linear scale factor 3 from small to large. Find the surface-area ratio.
- Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
- Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons
Working and explanation
BUILD THE REASONING
Hint 1
Hint 2
Worked solution
Part A reasoning
Use precise incidence conditions; diagrams alone do not prove spatial relationships.
Calculate or simplify this relation.
Distinct intersecting planes meet in a line, not a finite segment.
Part B reasoning
Choose the correct surface or volume formula and keep units and similarity powers consistent.
Calculate or simplify this relation.
The volume ratio would instead be 27.
A: The entire line through those two points. B: The requested value is 9.
Checks and common pitfalls: Distinct intersecting planes meet in a line, not a finite segment. The volume ratio would instead be 27.
Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment
- Solve part A with its stated restrictions.
- Solve part B using an appropriate representation.
- Give the reasoning and check conditions in both parts.
Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.