Equilateral Triangle Construction (Dynamic Illustration) APS

Author:Wendy Sanchez, Tim Brzezinski

The applet below dynamically illustrates how an equilateral triangle can be constructed via compass and straightedge. Why is this method of construction valid?

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Unit Circle
Root
Quadrilaterals
Continuity
Logarithmic Functions