Creating Triangles
- Author:
- Mark Kaercher
- Topic:
- Triangles
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Directions:
For each triangle, you are given two of the three vertices. Your goal is to plot the third vertex of the triangle and use coordinate geometry to defend your coordinates.
Use the polygon tool to shade in the triangle.
MathBits Notebook - Types of Triangles
Triangle 1: Scalene Triangle
Given: segment AB with A(3, 1) & B(1, 4)
Plot point C such that ABC is a scalene triangle.
Prove ABC is a scalene triangle.
Triangle 2: Right Triangle
Given: segment DE with D(3, 1) & E(1, 4)
Plot point D such that DEF is a right triangle.
Prove DEF is a right triangle.
Triangle 3: Isosceles Triangle
Given: segment GH with G(3, 1) & H(1, 4)
Plot point I such that GHI is an isosceles triangle.
Prove GHI is an isosceles triangle.
Triangle 4: Equilateral Triangle
Given: segment JK with J(3, 1) & K(1, 4)
Construct point L such that JKL is an equilateral triangle.
Prove JKL is an equilateral triangle.