Find the area of the shaded portion in the equilateral triangle with sides 6.
(assuming the central point of each arc is its corresponding vertex)

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Find the area of the shaded portion in the equilateral triangle with sides 6.
(assuming the central point of each arc is its corresponding vertex)

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anonymous · Answer

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triciaal · Answer

one approach 
area of triangle - one and a half times the area of the sector  then multiply by 2   symmetrical figure 
use pythagorean theorem to find the perpendicular height of the triangle 
equilateral triangle so the angle = 60 degrees 
radius = 3

triciaal · Answer

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