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In a 3 × 3 dot grid, there are 5 configurations of symmetric pentagons. I am confused about how to prove that it is just really 5. Can anyone enlighten me?






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In a 3 × 3 dot grid, there are 5 configurations of symmetric pentagons. I am confused about how to prove that it is just really 5. Can anyone enlighten me?






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In a 3 × 3 dot grid, there are 5 configurations of symmetric pentagons. I am confused about how to prove that it is just really 5. Can anyone enlighten me?






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    Hint: each pentagon has either a straight or diagonal line of symmetry.
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    Hint: each pentagon has either a straight or diagonal line of symmetry.
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Hint: each pentagon has either a straight or diagonal line of symmetry.
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Here are 5 symmetric pentagons on a $3times3$ grid:




symmetric pentagons


It can be proved by exhaustively examining the $binom95=126$ cases. After reduction by symmetry and rotation, and removing obvious cases, such as 3 in a row, and checking all drawable permutations for crossings, there are only 5 left.







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    I have a proof, but I'm on mobile. I think I'll just bail and give this one to you. Good luck ! 😀
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    So this is an example of proof by exhaustive search.
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@JonMarkPerry got it and indicated that he'd looked through all the possibilities. But to outline the proof, you can note that:




  • The axis of symmetry must go through one of the 5 vertices (call it $A$)

  • The other 4 vertices must be symmetric to each other about the axis of symmetry.


Now note that there are only 3 vertices to choose from for vertex $A$: The center, the edge, and the corner.



The center can have an orthogonal axis of symmetry or a diagonal one.



The edge and corner will be symmetric about the line through that vertex and the center vertex.



Putting this together, there are only four cases which leads to the 5 cases already identified:




  1. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility.

  2. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility

  3. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the edge vertex: 1 possibility

  4. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the corner vertex: 2 possibilities






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    Here are 5 symmetric pentagons on a $3times3$ grid:




    symmetric pentagons


    It can be proved by exhaustively examining the $binom95=126$ cases. After reduction by symmetry and rotation, and removing obvious cases, such as 3 in a row, and checking all drawable permutations for crossings, there are only 5 left.







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      I have a proof, but I'm on mobile. I think I'll just bail and give this one to you. Good luck ! 😀
      $endgroup$
      – Hugh
      1 hour ago












    • $begingroup$
      So this is an example of proof by exhaustive search.
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    $begingroup$

    Here are 5 symmetric pentagons on a $3times3$ grid:




    symmetric pentagons


    It can be proved by exhaustively examining the $binom95=126$ cases. After reduction by symmetry and rotation, and removing obvious cases, such as 3 in a row, and checking all drawable permutations for crossings, there are only 5 left.







    share|improve this answer











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    • $begingroup$
      I have a proof, but I'm on mobile. I think I'll just bail and give this one to you. Good luck ! 😀
      $endgroup$
      – Hugh
      1 hour ago












    • $begingroup$
      So this is an example of proof by exhaustive search.
      $endgroup$
      – Dr Xorile
      1 hour ago














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    $begingroup$

    Here are 5 symmetric pentagons on a $3times3$ grid:




    symmetric pentagons


    It can be proved by exhaustively examining the $binom95=126$ cases. After reduction by symmetry and rotation, and removing obvious cases, such as 3 in a row, and checking all drawable permutations for crossings, there are only 5 left.







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    Here are 5 symmetric pentagons on a $3times3$ grid:




    symmetric pentagons


    It can be proved by exhaustively examining the $binom95=126$ cases. After reduction by symmetry and rotation, and removing obvious cases, such as 3 in a row, and checking all drawable permutations for crossings, there are only 5 left.








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      I have a proof, but I'm on mobile. I think I'll just bail and give this one to you. Good luck ! 😀
      $endgroup$
      – Hugh
      1 hour ago












    • $begingroup$
      So this is an example of proof by exhaustive search.
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      – Dr Xorile
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    • $begingroup$
      I have a proof, but I'm on mobile. I think I'll just bail and give this one to you. Good luck ! 😀
      $endgroup$
      – Hugh
      1 hour ago












    • $begingroup$
      So this is an example of proof by exhaustive search.
      $endgroup$
      – Dr Xorile
      1 hour ago
















    $begingroup$
    I have a proof, but I'm on mobile. I think I'll just bail and give this one to you. Good luck ! 😀
    $endgroup$
    – Hugh
    1 hour ago






    $begingroup$
    I have a proof, but I'm on mobile. I think I'll just bail and give this one to you. Good luck ! 😀
    $endgroup$
    – Hugh
    1 hour ago














    $begingroup$
    So this is an example of proof by exhaustive search.
    $endgroup$
    – Dr Xorile
    1 hour ago




    $begingroup$
    So this is an example of proof by exhaustive search.
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    – Dr Xorile
    1 hour ago











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    @JonMarkPerry got it and indicated that he'd looked through all the possibilities. But to outline the proof, you can note that:




    • The axis of symmetry must go through one of the 5 vertices (call it $A$)

    • The other 4 vertices must be symmetric to each other about the axis of symmetry.


    Now note that there are only 3 vertices to choose from for vertex $A$: The center, the edge, and the corner.



    The center can have an orthogonal axis of symmetry or a diagonal one.



    The edge and corner will be symmetric about the line through that vertex and the center vertex.



    Putting this together, there are only four cases which leads to the 5 cases already identified:




    1. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility.

    2. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility

    3. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the edge vertex: 1 possibility

    4. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the corner vertex: 2 possibilities






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      @JonMarkPerry got it and indicated that he'd looked through all the possibilities. But to outline the proof, you can note that:




      • The axis of symmetry must go through one of the 5 vertices (call it $A$)

      • The other 4 vertices must be symmetric to each other about the axis of symmetry.


      Now note that there are only 3 vertices to choose from for vertex $A$: The center, the edge, and the corner.



      The center can have an orthogonal axis of symmetry or a diagonal one.



      The edge and corner will be symmetric about the line through that vertex and the center vertex.



      Putting this together, there are only four cases which leads to the 5 cases already identified:




      1. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility.

      2. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility

      3. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the edge vertex: 1 possibility

      4. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the corner vertex: 2 possibilities






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        $begingroup$

        @JonMarkPerry got it and indicated that he'd looked through all the possibilities. But to outline the proof, you can note that:




        • The axis of symmetry must go through one of the 5 vertices (call it $A$)

        • The other 4 vertices must be symmetric to each other about the axis of symmetry.


        Now note that there are only 3 vertices to choose from for vertex $A$: The center, the edge, and the corner.



        The center can have an orthogonal axis of symmetry or a diagonal one.



        The edge and corner will be symmetric about the line through that vertex and the center vertex.



        Putting this together, there are only four cases which leads to the 5 cases already identified:




        1. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility.

        2. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility

        3. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the edge vertex: 1 possibility

        4. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the corner vertex: 2 possibilities






        share|improve this answer











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        @JonMarkPerry got it and indicated that he'd looked through all the possibilities. But to outline the proof, you can note that:




        • The axis of symmetry must go through one of the 5 vertices (call it $A$)

        • The other 4 vertices must be symmetric to each other about the axis of symmetry.


        Now note that there are only 3 vertices to choose from for vertex $A$: The center, the edge, and the corner.



        The center can have an orthogonal axis of symmetry or a diagonal one.



        The edge and corner will be symmetric about the line through that vertex and the center vertex.



        Putting this together, there are only four cases which leads to the 5 cases already identified:




        1. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility.

        2. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the center vertex: 1 possibility

        3. Orthogonal axis of symmetry through the edge vertex: 1 possibility

        4. Diagonal axis of symmetry through the corner vertex: 2 possibilities







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