Math Problem Statement
A straw is placed inside a rectangular box that is 5 inches by 1 inches by 2 inches, as shown. If the straw fits exactly into the box diagonally from the bottom left corner to the top right back corner, how long is the straw? Leave your answer in simplest radical form.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
3D Distance Formula
Pythagorean Theorem in 3D
Formulas
d = √(l^2 + w^2 + h^2)
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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