Triangles

  • Cartesian Isometric
    problem

    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?
  • Centred
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    Centred

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Weekly Problem 13 - 2012
    The diagram shows contains some equal lengths. Can you work out one of the angles?
  • 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?
  • Uncanny triangles
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    Uncanny triangles

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you help the children find the two triangles which have the lengths of two sides numerically equal to their areas?
  • 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?
  • Square split into a triangle and trapezium
    problem

    Tangram tangle

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    If you split the square into these two pieces, it is possible to fit the pieces together again to make a new shape. How many new shapes can you make?

  • Triangle Edges
    problem

    Triangle edges

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    How many triangles can you make using sticks that are 3cm, 4cm and 5cm long?
  • Tetrahedra Tester
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    Tetrahedra tester

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    An irregular tetrahedron is composed of four different triangles. Can such a tetrahedron be constructed where the side lengths are 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 units of length?
  • Inside Seven Squares
    problem

    Inside seven squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What is the total area of the four outside triangles which are outlined in red in this arrangement of squares inside each other?
  • Dotty triangles
    problem

    Dotty triangles

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Imagine an infinitely large sheet of square dotty paper on which you can draw triangles of any size you wish (providing each vertex is on a dot). What areas is it/is it not possible to draw?