Which 3 Line Segments Make a Triangle?

Which 3 Line Segments Make a Triangle?
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2017-02-17 05:58
This example demonstrates how to construct a triangle using line segments. The key mathematical concept is the condition for forming a triangle. Using GeoGebra commands Segment and Point, you can dynamically construct line segments AC and BD and observe whether they can form a triangle. Suitable for middle school and above students to learn geometric construction.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Segment(A, B) → f
  2. Point(Circle[A, AC]) → C
  3. Segment(A, C) → a
  4. Point(Circle[B, BD]) → D
  5. Segment(B, D) → b