msimard8 Messages 58 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Sep 9, 2006 #1 Hello, I need help. I need to find a place to start For the following seven pointed star, detrmine the sum of angles at the tips of the star. Is there any rule on how to determine the sum of the angles in an irregular star like this one. Help. Attachments shape.jpg 4.9 KB · Views: 635
Hello, I need help. I need to find a place to start For the following seven pointed star, detrmine the sum of angles at the tips of the star. Is there any rule on how to determine the sum of the angles in an irregular star like this one. Help.
StatusX Homework Helper Messages 2,570 Reaction score 2 Sep 9, 2006 #2 Try adding up every angle in sight (ie, those making up the 7 triangles and the septagon) and then subtracting the angles you don't want.
Try adding up every angle in sight (ie, those making up the 7 triangles and the septagon) and then subtracting the angles you don't want.
HallsofIvy Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 42,895 Reaction score 983 Sep 10, 2006 #3 The total angles in the figure that StatusX is talking about: imagine walking along the figure making the turn at each angle: you wind up facing exactly the way you originally were. How many times do you make a complete rotation?
The total angles in the figure that StatusX is talking about: imagine walking along the figure making the turn at each angle: you wind up facing exactly the way you originally were. How many times do you make a complete rotation?