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Making Maths: Equilateral Triangle Folding



Here's an easy way to fold any rectangle of paper into a triangle with three sides the same length.

  1. Fold the paper in half long-ways, then open it out flat.

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    Making Maths: Equilateral Triangle Folding
  2. Fold a bottom corner up to touch the fold line, making a sharp point on the other corner.

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    Making Maths: Equilateral Triangle Folding
  3. Now fold the two RED edges together.

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    Making Maths: Equilateral Triangle Folding
  4. Fold under the corner and then tuck it in out of the way. Turn over to the smooth side.

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    Making Maths: Equilateral Triangle Folding
  5. Now why not make some more from coloured paper and create some designs.


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Making Maths: Equilateral Triangle Folding
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Making Maths: Equilateral Triangle Folding