Construction

Constructing Triangles

Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level

Generate three random numbers to determine the side lengths of a triangle. What triangles can you draw?

The Farmers' Field Boundary

Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level

The farmers want to redraw their field boundary but keep the area the same. Can you advise them?

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