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a1 a2 a3 a4
b1 b2 b3 b4
c1 b2 b3 b4
ks1 ks3 & ks4 Foundation
ks2 ks4 Higher
ks4 Higher Squares are drawn on the three sides of a triangle and three triangles constructed in the spaces between them. All four triangles have the same area. Can you prove it?

This diagram illustrates the proof. Can you see it? Please enable Java for an interactive construction (with Cinderella).