Innumeracy need not be a badge of honor: Options for sidestepping math and critical thinking
A circle is inscribed within a right triangle.
An altitude H is drawn, to the hypotenuse, within the right triangle.
The altitude H divides the hypotenuse into segments A and B.
Segment A has a length of: 3x + 13
Segment B has a length of: 13x + 4
Altitude H has a length of: 7x + 1
Find the Area of the inscribed circle. Area = _________ square units
First correct answer sent to [email protected] wins a gift card worth much ice cream at Tucker’s Ice Cream of Alameda.
Last week’s winner was Matt Blive, who correctly cyphered: A = 5541.77 square units.
Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected].
