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Verify that the points (0,0), (a,0), and (a/2, sqrt{3}a/2) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Then show that the midpoints of the
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Chapter 1, section 1.1
Verify that the points (0,0), (a,0), and (a/2, sqrt{3}a/2) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Then show that the midpoints of the three sides are the vertices of a second equilateral triangle. Answer by ikleyn(53996) (Show Source):
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Verify that the points (0,0), (a,0), and (a/2, sqrt{3}a/2) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.
Then show that the midpoints of the three sides are the vertices of a second equilateral triangle.
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This problem was solved at this forum many years ago (I think about 20 years ago).