[math-fun] Triangle question
Let triangle T have integer sides and area. Is it true that T is right or can be dissected into two right triangles?
With rational sides, lol.
-----Original Message----- From: math-fun [mailto:math-fun-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of David Wilson Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 5:36 PM To: 'math-fun' Subject: [math-fun] Triangle question
Let triangle T have integer sides and area. Is it true that T is right or can be dissected into two right triangles?
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I thought any triangle could be dissected into two right triangles. This may be relevant: http://nyjm.albany.edu/j/1998/4-1p.pdf On Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 4:40 PM, David Wilson <davidwwilson@comcast.net> wrote:
With rational sides, lol.
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Let triangle T have integer sides and area. Is it true that T is right or can be dissected into two right triangles?
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