A point $P$ lies inside an equilateral triangle $ABC$ such that $AP=15$ and $BP=8$. Find the maximum possible value of the sum of areas of triangles $ABP$ and $BCP$.
Source: 2023 Hong Kong TST
Tags: geometry, TST
A point $P$ lies inside an equilateral triangle $ABC$ such that $AP=15$ and $BP=8$. Find the maximum possible value of the sum of areas of triangles $ABP$ and $BCP$.