Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given 8 triangles, each with three numbers on the sides and one number in the center. The goal is to find the rule that connects the three side numbers to the center number — then use that rule to fill in the missing center numbers for the last two triangles (problems 7 and 8).
Let’s look at the first few examples where all numbers are filled in:
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Triangle 1:
Sides: 3, 4, 5 → Center: 60
Try multiplying: 3 × 4 × 5 = 60
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Triangle 2:
Sides: 2, 3, 4 → Center: 24
2 × 3 × 4 = 24
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Triangle 3:
Sides: 1, 5, 6 → Center: 30
1 × 5 × 6 = 30
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Triangle 4:
Sides: 2, 2, 3 → Center: 12
2 × 2 × 3 = 12
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Triangle 5:
Sides: 3, 3, 4 → Center: 36
3 × 3 × 4 = 36
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Triangle 6:
Sides: 1, 4, 5 → Center: 20
1 × 4 × 5 = 20
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So the pattern is clear:
Multiply the three numbers on the sides to get the center number.
Now let’s apply this to the last two triangles.
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Triangle 7:
Sides: 2, 3, 5
→ 2 × 3 × 5 = 30
Center should be
30
Triangle 8:
Sides: 1, 2, 6
→ 1 × 2 × 6 = 12
Center should be
12
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Final Answer:
30, 12
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of volume of triangular pyramid worksheet.