The figure below drawn to scale represents a field in the shape of an equilateral triangle of sides 120m.

      

The figure below drawn to scale represents a field in the shape of an equilateral triangle of sides 120m.


Mr. Mutai wants to plant some tea seedlings in the field. The seedling must be at most 90m from A and nearer to B than to C. If no seedling is to be more than 60m from BC, show by shading, the exact region where the seedling may be planted within the triangle.

  

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Wilfykil answered the question on September 11, 2019 at 06:02

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