Angle of Overlap
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Weekly Problem 26 - 2007
The diagram shows two equilateral triangles. What is the value of x?
Problem
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The diagram shows two equilateral triangles.
What is the value of x?
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Student Solutions
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$\angle CBE = (180-75-60)^{\circ} = 45 ^{\circ}$
$\angle DEB= (180-65-60)^{\circ}= 55 ^{\circ}$
$\angle GHB= (45+55)^{\circ} = 100^{\circ}$ (exterior angle of a triangle)
$\angle HGC = (100-60)^{\circ} = 40^{\circ}$ (exterior angle of a triangle)