Angles in polygons

  • Cartesian Isometric
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    Cartesian isometric

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    The graph below is an oblique coordinate system based on 60 degree angles. It was drawn on isometric paper. What kinds of triangles do these points form?
  • Fred the Class Robot
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    Fred the class robot

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Billy's class had a robot called Fred who could draw with chalk held underneath him. What shapes did the pupils make Fred draw?
  • Dodecagon Angles
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    Dodecagon angles

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Weekly Problem 50 - 2012
    The diagram shows a regular dodecagon. What is the size of the marked angle?
  • Integral Polygons
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    Integral polygons

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Each interior angle of a particular polygon is an obtuse angle which is a whole number of degrees. What is the greatest number of sides the polygon could have?
  • Nonagon Angle
    problem

    Nonagon angle

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Weekly Problem 53 - 2012
    ABCDEFGHI is a regular nine-sided polygon (called a 'nonagon' or 'enneagon'). What is the size of the angle FAE ?
  • Heptagon Has
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    Heptagon has

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Weekly Problem 15 - 2012
    How many of the five properties can a heptagon have?
  • Timber!
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    Timber!

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How can the school caretaker be sure that the tree would miss the school buildings if it fell?
  • Isosceles Meld
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    Isosceles meld

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Weekly Problem 9 - 2012
    What is the angle QPT in this diagram?
  • Triangles and petals
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    Triangles and petals

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    An equilateral triangle rotates around regular polygons and produces an outline like a flower. What are the perimeters of the different flowers?

  • Convex Polygons
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    Convex polygons

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Show that among the interior angles of a convex polygon there cannot be more than three acute angles.