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InterTriangles

As point a moves between points A and A', the ratio |Aa|/|AA'| is used in dilation to sketch points b and c. The resulting triangle abc, "slides" between the two given triangles ABC and A'B'C'.

Be sure to vary the shapes of the two given triangles.

For more, see GEOMETRY IN ACTION, Chapter 7.