SOLUTION: Let A = (1,1), B = (3,5), and C = (7,2). Explain how to cover the whole plane with non overlapping triangles, each of which is congruent to triangle ABC. In the pattern of line

Question 147488: Let A = (1,1), B = (3,5), and C = (7,2). Explain how to cover the whole plane with non overlapping triangles, each of which is congruent to triangle ABC.
In the pattern of lines produced by your tessellation, you should see triangles of many different sizes. What can you say about their sizes and shapes?

please help me! i am stuck... again
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
All of your triangles should be similar. That means they are the same shape and that their sides are proportional to each other.
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