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Broad Topics > 2D Geometry, Shape and Space > Equilateral triangles

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Gold Yet Again

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3

Nick Lord says "This problem encapsulates for me the best features of the NRICH collection."

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The Square Hole

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

If the yellow equilateral triangle is taken as the unit for area, what size is the hole ?

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Equal Equilateral Triangles

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Using the interactivity, can you make a regular hexagon from yellow triangles the same size as a regular hexagon made from green triangles ?

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Of All the Areas

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Can you find a general rule for finding the areas of equilateral triangles drawn on an isometric grid?

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Impossible Triangles?

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Which of these triangular jigsaws are impossible to finish?

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LOGO Challenge 5 - Patch

Stage: 3 and 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Using LOGO, can you construct elegant procedures that will draw this family of 'floor coverings'?

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LOGO Challenge 6 - Triangles and Stars

Stage: 3 and 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Recreating the designs in this challenge requires you to break a problem down into manageable chunks and use the relationships between triangles and hexagons. An exercise in detail and elegance.


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