Was Heron actually a hero, and did he perform algebra?
Depicted above is a small scalene triangle circumscribed by a circle.
The small triangle has an area of 43 square meters.
The triangle has side A = 11 meters while side B = 12 meters.
The circle is inscribed within a 30°—60°—90° triangle.
Find the Area of the 30°—60°—90° triangle.
Area = ______ square meters
First correct answer to arrive [email protected] will win a gift card for Tucker’s Ice Cream of Alameda, California.
Last week’s winner was John Lovato with W = 7 in. and H = 12.12 in.
Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected].
