Look at http://www.doitpoms.ac.uk/tlplib/slip/i ... _ratio.php
How does the top side of the triangle equal (1/2 a)/ cos 30. Remember 2a=r.
How does the top side of the triangle equal (1/2 a)/ cos 30. Remember 2a=r.
Jaspworld said:Look at http://www.doitpoms.ac.uk/tlplib/slip/i ... _ratio.php
How does the top side of the triangle equal (1/2 a)/ cos 30. Remember 2a=r.
Through any three points, you can place a plane. So think of the three circle-centers as lying in that plane. Draw the lines connecting the centers. This is a triangle. Etc.Jaspworld said:How can you connect the three circles and get a equilateral triangle.