Math Problem Statement

Diagram above shows parts of polygons A and B. A is a regular polygon with n sides. B is a regular hexagon. The internal angle between polygons A and B is 84°. Determine the value of n.

Solution

The problem given is in Malay, and the key elements in the question can be translated as follows:

Translation of the text:

  • The diagram shows part of polygons AA and BB.
  • AA is a regular polygon with nn sides.
  • BB is a regular hexagon.
  • The internal angle between polygons AA and BB is 8484^\circ.
  • Determine the value of nn.

Approach:

  1. Regular Polygon Properties:

    • The internal angle of a regular polygon with nn sides can be calculated using the formula: Internal angle of polygon A=(n2)×180n\text{Internal angle of polygon A} = \frac{(n-2) \times 180^\circ}{n}
    • For a regular hexagon BB (which has 6 sides), the internal angle is: Internal angle of polygon B=(62)×1806=120\text{Internal angle of polygon B} = \frac{(6-2) \times 180^\circ}{6} = 120^\circ
  2. External Angles:

    • The external angle is the supplement of the internal angle. For polygon AA: External angle of A=180(n2)×180n=360n\text{External angle of A} = 180^\circ - \frac{(n-2) \times 180^\circ}{n} = \frac{360^\circ}{n}
    • For polygon BB, the external angle is: External angle of B=180120=60\text{External angle of B} = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ
  3. Given Relationship:

    • The sum of the external angles at the vertex where polygons AA and BB meet is 8484^\circ, so: 360n+60=84\frac{360^\circ}{n} + 60^\circ = 84^\circ
  4. Solve for nn: 360n=24\frac{360^\circ}{n} = 24^\circ n=36024=15n = \frac{360^\circ}{24^\circ} = 15

Thus, the value of nn is 15.

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How can we derive the internal angle formula for any regular polygon?
  2. What is the relationship between internal and external angles of polygons?
  3. Can you find the sum of the internal angles for any polygon with nn sides?
  4. How does the concept of tessellation relate to regular polygons?
  5. What is the significance of the external angle sum in any polygon?

Tip: For any regular polygon, the internal angle increases as the number of sides increases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Polygons
Angles

Formulas

Internal angle of a polygon = \frac{(n-2) \times 180}{n}
External angle = 180 - Internal angle
Sum of external angles = 84°

Theorems

Polygon Angle-Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11