Math Problem Statement
Solution
In the image, the question asks how many triangles are present in the diagram shown. The diagram depicts a large triangle subdivided into smaller triangles by lines, which creates different sets of triangles.
Let me break down the steps to count the number of triangles:
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Largest triangle (the whole diagram): There is 1 large triangle.
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Triangles at each level:
- At the top, there's a small triangle (1).
- In the second row, there are 2 smaller triangles.
- In the third row, there are 3 triangles.
- In the fourth row, there are 4 triangles.
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Combining triangles:
- Some triangles are formed by combining two or more smaller triangles. These larger triangles can be found by grouping sections.
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Total triangles:
- Individual triangles: .
- Combining triangles: In addition to the individual ones, the subdivisions allow for more combinations.
From the calculation, it seems the correct total number of triangles is 13, which matches the answer entered in the image.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
Here are five related questions for practice:
- What is the general formula for counting triangles in such subdivided figures?
- How would the number of triangles change if the diagram had one more row of subdivisions?
- Can you apply the same logic to count quadrilaterals in a similar diagram?
- How many lines are needed to subdivide a triangle into a certain number of smaller triangles?
- What is the difference between counting simple and complex shapes in geometric diagrams?
Tip: When counting shapes in diagrams, start by counting the smallest individual shapes and then look for combinations formed by grouping those shapes together.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Combinatorics
Triangles
Formulas
Sum of natural numbers formula: n(n + 1) / 2
Theorems
Fundamental Counting Principle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8