splitting squares

Split three squares extended from triangle edges to create pairs of rectangles of equal area. This is tougher than you might guess. Use algebra (systems of equations) or geometery. This can be extended to prove the Law of Cosines.

 

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Materiaaltype
Werkblad
Tags
cosines  law  of  pythagorean  theorem  triangles 
Doelgroep (leeftijd)
15 – 18
Taal
English (United States)
 
 
GeoGebra versie
4.2
keer bekeken
1906
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