Math Problem Statement
The value of x so that every regular polygon with more sides has non-integer interior angles
Solution
To find the value of , where is the number of sides of a regular polygon such that every polygon with more sides has non-integer interior angles, we need to look at the formula for the interior angle of a regular polygon.
The interior angle of a regular polygon with sides is given by:
For every regular polygon with more than sides to have a non-integer interior angle, we want to find the largest integer such that the interior angle is still an integer.
- Set the formula for the interior angle to be an integer. This implies that the expression
must be an integer for .
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Now, let's check small values of to find the point at which this no longer results in an integer:
- For (triangle):
- For (square):
- For (pentagon):
- For (hexagon):
- For (heptagon):
Thus, the first polygon with a non-integer interior angle is the regular heptagon with sides. So, the value of is 6. Any regular polygon with more than 6 sides will have a non-integer interior angle.
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Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- How do exterior angles of polygons relate to their interior angles?
- What is the sum of interior angles for any -sided polygon?
- Can the interior angle of a polygon ever be 180 degrees? Why or why not?
- What is the formula for the area of a regular polygon in terms of its side length and number of sides?
- How do the number of sides of a polygon affect the ratio of its perimeter to its area?
Tip: The sum of the exterior angles of any regular polygon is always , no matter the number of sides.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Polygons
Interior Angles
Formulas
Interior angle formula for regular polygons: A = ((n-2) * 180) / n
Theorems
Polygon angle sum theorem: The sum of interior angles of an n-sided polygon is (n-2) * 180
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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