MMD#4

How is the area of a triangle related to its sides and perimeter?
Is there a triangle of greatest area for a given triangle perimenter?

Technologies Needed:

• The Geometers Sketchpad
• Directed Activity: Perimeter vs. Area
• 2_MaxTriangle.gsp  [You must first download this file, save it to your computer, then open it with The Geometers Sketchpad. ]

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