A problem from an old @CruxMathematicorum https://www.cut-the-knot.org/m/Geometry/DiagonalsInPolygon.shtml … #FigureThat #math #geometrypic.twitter.com/HkQ3Mhl2Jc
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I can explain that with greater clarity. (2n-3)/2 is the average of unique diagonals parallel to each side. It is not a whole number. There must be some side that has more than (2n-3)/2 unique diagonals parallel to it for the average to be lower. Round (2n-3)/2 to n-1. Clear now?
Sir, is there any chance I could get you to confirm whether or not my proof works? I'm not a very strong mathematician, but I spent quite a bit of time imagining hexagons in my head and I would feel great pride if I solved this problem. Thanks!
Very candidly, I simply do not understand your rounding argument. In your diagram, where do you get n-1? There are four seemingly parallel segments, two of which are sides (that's why I once mentioned a second side.) There are n-2 diagonals
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