Animated Math Clip Art--Triangles--Equilateral Triangle Construction

This animated math clip art illustrates the precise construction of an equilateral triangle using only a compass and straightedge. The animation demonstrates how to begin with a single line segment and then use circular arcs to locate the third vertex, resulting in a triangle with three equal sides and three equal angles. This visual resource is ideal for middle school geometry instruction, especially when teaching triangle classification and geometric constructions aligned with the SSS condition. The animation helps reinforce the concepts of symmetry, congruence, and the properties of equilateral triangles through clear, step-by-step modeling.

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