Net Result
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
The net shown here is cut out and folded to form a cube. Which face is then opposite the face marked X?
Problem
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The net shown here is cut out and folded to form a cube.
Which face will be opposite the face marked $X$?
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Student Solutions
$E$ is opposite $X$
When the shape is folded up, imagine $X$ is on top. This means $B$ is on the left hand face and $C$ is on the right hand face. This means $A$ is on the back face and $D$ is on the front face. This leaves $E$ on the bottom face, so opposite $X$.