Math Problem Statement
Draw straight lines on a 6x6 square to dissect 4 equal size square and 4 equal size pentagons
Solution
To dissect a 6x6 square into 4 equal-size squares and 4 equal-size pentagons using straight lines, you can follow these steps:
- Start with a 6x6 square.
- Draw two horizontal lines across the square, dividing it into three equal horizontal strips, each 2 units high.
- Draw two vertical lines down the square, dividing it into three equal vertical strips, each 2 units wide.
- This gives you 9 smaller squares, each 2x2 units.
To form the pentagons and equal-size squares:
- Consider the central square and the four corner squares.
- Each of the four corner squares will remain a square (4 squares in total).
- From the central square, draw lines from its corners to the midpoints of the four adjacent squares' sides.
Here is a step-by-step breakdown:
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Draw the square grid as described above:
0 2 4 6 +---+---+---+ | | | | +---+---+---+ 2 | | | | +---+---+---+ 4 | | | | +---+---+---+
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Square Dissection
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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