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Tessellation
Definition Of Tessellation
The tessellation is a repeating pattern of figures that covers a plane without any gaps or overlaps.
In other words, a terminating decimal doesn't keep going. A terminating decimal will have a finite number of digits after the decimal point.
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Video Examples: math tessellations
Solved Example on Tessellation
Ques: Does the figure shown can make up a tessellation?
Choices:
A. No
B. Yes
C. Cannot be determined
D. Possible only sometimes
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Step 1: A tessellation can be formed as the sides of the figure shown are congruent
Step 2: A plane figure is taken. One of the side is cutout and is pasted on the opposite side
Step 3: The process is repeated on the other side.
Step 4: Add interior design to it.
Step 5: The figure is repeated to form a tessellation
Step 6: So, a tessellation can be formed by the given figure
