Math Problem Statement

Solution

The problem involves regular pentagonal tiles and triangular tiles arranged in a pattern. The goal is to find the angle measures of the triangular tiles and explain the reasoning.

Solution:

  1. Understanding the Geometry:

    • A regular pentagon has five equal sides and five equal interior angles.
    • The interior angle of a regular pentagon can be calculated using the formula: Interior Angle=(n2)×180n\text{Interior Angle} = \frac{(n-2) \times 180^\circ}{n} where nn is the number of sides.
    • For a pentagon (n=5n = 5): Interior Angle of Pentagon=(52)×1805=3×1805=108\text{Interior Angle of Pentagon} = \frac{(5-2) \times 180^\circ}{5} = \frac{3 \times 180^\circ}{5} = 108^\circ
  2. Analyzing the Pattern:

    • The angles DD and AA marked on the triangular tiles are formed where the sides of the pentagons meet the triangles.
    • Since each vertex of the triangular tile is shared by one pentagon, the sum of the angles around each vertex should be 360360^\circ.
  3. Determining the Triangular Tile Angles:

    • Let's denote the angle of the triangular tile as xx.
    • At each vertex of the triangular tile, there are two adjacent pentagons. The sum of the angles around the vertex is: x+108+108=360x + 108^\circ + 108^\circ = 360^\circ
    • Simplifying this: x+216=360x + 216^\circ = 360^\circ x=360216=144x = 360^\circ - 216^\circ = 144^\circ
    • Thus, each angle in the triangular tiles measures 144144^\circ.

Conclusion:

The angles of the triangular tiles in this pattern are all 144144^\circ. The reasoning is based on the fact that the interior angles of the pentagons are 108108^\circ each, and the sum of angles around a vertex is 360360^\circ.


Would you like further details on this solution? Here are some additional questions related to this topic:

  1. What is the general formula for finding the interior angle of any regular polygon?
  2. How do the angles in a regular hexagon compare to those in a regular pentagon?
  3. Can you calculate the exterior angle of a regular pentagon?
  4. How would the angle calculations change if the pattern used hexagons instead of pentagons?
  5. What is the sum of the interior angles in a regular polygon with 10 sides?

Tip: When working with regular polygons, remember that all interior angles are equal, and this symmetry often simplifies solving problems involving patterns and tiling.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Regular Polygons
Interior Angles

Formulas

Interior Angle of a Regular Polygon

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School