Open Middle (Revamped): Creating Distances in 3 Space

Author:: Tim Brzezinski

Topic:: Algebra, Coordinates, Geometry, Prism, Pythagoras or Pythagorean Theorem, Solids or 3D Shapes

Goal here: Move points A and B around to cause AB = distance between A and B to equal the value displayed.

We'll keep the edge lengths of the prism shown as positive integers ranging from 1 to 9.
Given this, the number of possible unique solutions for each problem is provided.
The number of UNIQUE solutions is given. Thus, a prism having LENGTH = 4, WIDTH = 5, and HEIGHT = 6 is equivalent to a prism having LENGTH = 6, WIDTH = 4, and HEIGHT = 5.

More directions appear below the app.

[size=200][size=150]Check the checkbox labeled [b]r[/b] to check your work. [/size][/size] — Check the checkbox labeled r to check your work.

[size=200][size=150]Slide the [b]newproblem[/b] slider left or right to generate a new problem.[/size][/size] — Slide the newproblem slider left or right to generate a new problem.

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