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Why is it not possible to make an equilateral triangle on a geoboard?
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∙ 9y ago
This is basically related to the required angle of 60°. The tangent of 60° is an irrational number; thus, if one of the sides is horizontal, and one of the triangle's endpoints is in the origin of coordinates, you won't find integer numbers that lie directly on the 60° line. If you start from a non-horizontal position, you would still run into the same problem, since the "base side", the first side you draw, has integer-valued endpoints - and the tangent of the angle will be rational. You'll find a more detailed proof in several places online, but that's the basic idea.
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Why is not possible to make an equilateral triangle on a geoboard?
because it has angles so you can't make a triangle
Can an equilateral triangle be acute?
Yes. Acute angle is less than 90°. 60° which is less than 90°, can make an equilateral triangle .
What is the rectangle method in math?
The term "rectangle method" is used in different ways in math, but I will guess that your question is related to finding areas on a Geoboard. A Geoboard has a grid of pegs; you can make outlines of figures by stretching elastic bands around the pegs. If your figure is a triangle, you can find it's area by making the smallest rectangle which will enclose the triangle (The rectangle should have vertical and horizontal sides). The area of the rectangle can be found easily by multiplying the length by the width. The area of the triangle is half of the area of the rectangle.
How do you make triangle in mswlogo?
First, do these commands : FD 100 RT 120 FD 100 RT 120 FD 100 Next, the the turtle is still present, so type HT in the box. And then you're done by getting a right sided equilateral triangle.
How do you make an angle without using compass and protractor?
By drawing regular polygons as for instance a square will have 4 equal right angles and an equilateral triangle will have 3 equal 60 degree angles.
Why is not possible to make an equilateral triangle on a geoboard?
because it has angles so you can't make a triangle
Is it possible to make an obtuse equilateral triangle?
No. It is not possible to make a equilateral triangle that is obtuse.
How draw equilateral triangle on geoboard?
Well, you could make triangles and measure them with a ruler. Make sure they are ALL THE SAME LENGTH.
How do you make an equilateral triangle?
An equilateral triangle has all equal sides. "Equal"ateral
What 4 identical shapes make triangle?
Four equilateral triangles make up another equilateral triangle.
What does not make an isosceles triangle an equilateral?
an isosceles triangle has 2 equal sides while the equilateral triangle has 3 equal sides
What shape does a net with 4 equilateral triangles make?
a larger equilateral triangle
Can an equilateral triangle be acute?
Yes. Acute angle is less than 90°. 60° which is less than 90°, can make an equilateral triangle .
How do you make 3 equilateral triangle?
It seems that if you can make 1, then you can make 3 .
What type of triangle can you make with 3 line segments that are the same size?
Equilateral Triangle.
Can an equilateral triangle be used to make a regular tessellation?
Yes.
Can you make a triangle with 6cm 6cm 6cm?
Yes, an equilateral triangle has 3 congruent sides.
