Part I: Construction on the Plane 1. Using a straightedge, construct AABC on a sheet of paper. 2. Find the midpoint of two sides of your triangle (you may use a ruler for measuring distance) and connect them to construct AAB'C'. B B C² 3. How are triangles AABC and AAB'C' related? Explain.
Part I: Construction on the Plane 1. Using a straightedge, construct AABC on a sheet of paper. 2. Find the midpoint of two sides of your triangle (you may use a ruler for measuring distance) and connect them to construct AAB'C'. B B C² 3. How are triangles AABC and AAB'C' related? Explain.
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Transcribed Image Text:Part I: Construction on the Plane
1. Using a straightedge, construct AABC on a sheet of paper.
2.
Find the midpoint of two sides of your triangle (you may use a ruler for measuring distance) and connect
them to construct AAB'C'.
B
B'
C'
3. How are triangles AABC and AAB'C' related? Explain.
4. Measure and label all the sides and angles of each triangle. Does this confirm your explanation in #3?
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