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PUZZLE 145

Puzzle Location: By the Thames (Benny)

How can we make the shape in the image by using equilateral triangles of any size?
What would be the minimum number of triangles required?

Hint 1

It's okay to put a triangle on top of another triangle.

Hint 2

The shape is made from equilateral triangles of two different sizes.

Hint 3

One large triangle is used to from a part of the shape.

Super Hint

The missing sections of the shape are triangles.
Try placing some small triangles on top of one big triangle.

Answer

The answer is '4'.

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