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:
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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: where is the number of sides.
- For a pentagon ():
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Analyzing the Pattern:
- The angles and 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 .
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Determining the Triangular Tile Angles:
- Let's denote the angle of the triangular tile as .
- At each vertex of the triangular tile, there are two adjacent pentagons. The sum of the angles around the vertex is:
- Simplifying this:
- Thus, each angle in the triangular tiles measures .
Conclusion:
The angles of the triangular tiles in this pattern are all . The reasoning is based on the fact that the interior angles of the pentagons are each, and the sum of angles around a vertex is .
Would you like further details on this solution? Here are some additional questions related to this topic:
- What is the general formula for finding the interior angle of any regular polygon?
- How do the angles in a regular hexagon compare to those in a regular pentagon?
- Can you calculate the exterior angle of a regular pentagon?
- How would the angle calculations change if the pattern used hexagons instead of pentagons?
- 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
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