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let ABC be an equilateral triangle. How many squares in the same plane as ABC share two vertices with the triangle?

 Mar 8, 2016

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I believe 6.  3 around the outside, 3 connecting on the inside.

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I believe 6.  3 around the outside, 3 connecting on the inside.

rarinstraw1195 Mar 8, 2016
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wait, its 9 right? there are 3, so 3*3=9

AWESOMEEE  Mar 8, 2016
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It has to share 2 vertices, let's call them A, B, and C. You can share A and B on the OUTSIDE of the triangle and overlapping the triangle. Same with B and C, and A and C.

rarinstraw1195  Mar 8, 2016

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