How many of the following 8 shapes can be created by taking a cross section of a cube?
| Equilateral Triangle | Scalene Triangle |
| Isosceles Triangle that is not equilateral | Square |
| Rectangle that is not a square | Pentagon |
| Hexagon | Octagon |
A cross section is the resulting shape that's on the surface of the plane when a plane slices through a figure. Examples using a cylinder are shown below.
by Brilliant Staff
