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Above is a graph of the equation: y = sin θ
Under the graph and above the horizontal axis is an isosceles trapezoid.
Find the area A of the largest trapezoid that will fit under the sine curve.
Theta θ is measured in radians.
A = _________ square units
The first correct answer sent to [email protected] [2] wins a gift card worth a lot of ice cream at Tucker’s Ice Cream of Alameda.
Last week’s answer was Frosty, without the hat, stood 200 centimeters tall. [3] Nobody submitted the correct answer.
Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected] [2].