Mathematics Problem Of the Week

Fall 2005

POW #9

Triangle to Radius

The triangle ABC with dimensions shown in the diagram below is inscribed in a circle.

Find the radius of the circle and justify your answer.

Due Friday, October 28^th at Noon

Special this week: This problem is part of a national collegiate problem solving competition.

Solutions should be submitted to Dr. R. Lock's mailbox in the Math office or sent via e-mail to rlock@stlawu.edu.