Question

Gary is using a combination of regular polygonal tiles for his kitchen floor. He begins the tessellation at a vertex by placing one hexagon and two triangles.

Which two polygons should he use to fill up the vacant space at the vertex and make it possible to tessellate the floor?

Answer 1

@sabimaru help..

Answer 2

@Ledah :((

Answer 3

hm.. so he's started with a hexagon and two triangles?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

holy cow. one sec. been a while

Answer 6

okay!

Answer 7

2 triangles because 360 – (120 + 60 +60) = 2 x 60

Answer 8

is that it?

Answer 9

sorry, rachel - gonna have to give me a second. breaking news coming out (in a newsroom here)

Answer 10

Well triangles are 360 :P

Answer 11

oh okay take your time!

Answer 12

180 degrees in a triangle, ledah

Answer 13

Yeah but polygons equal 360degrees :l

Answer 14

and if I'm correct it applies here

Answer 15

You two still online?

Answer 16

Yeah. I am.

Answer 17

@Ledah @sabimaru yes