COMPARE!

Triangle #1 has a constructed point D that gives the minimum sum between D
and the vertices.  Move points A, B, and C to see how D changes with
different types of triangle (obtuse, acute, isosceles, ect.).
Triangle #2 is congruent to Triangle #1.  Explore by moving point E and comparing
the sum of the distances for Triangle #1 and Triangle #2.
When E is moved, where does the sum of A'E, B'E, and C'E seem to be the smallest????

Sorry, this page requires a Java-compatible web browser.

NOW HOW DO WE CONSTRUCT THIS POINT????

EXPLORE!  |  COMPARE!  | CONSTRUCTION  | PROOF | Shauna's Homepage