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NCTM 2015 Annual Meeting & Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

388- Explorations and Problem Solving with Heron's Formula and Alternative Proofs

Friday, April 17, 2015: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
260 (BCEC)

 

Lead Speaker:
James Wilson


 

Mathematical reasoning and problem solving will use Heron's formula in various contexts. Illustration of a proof using complex numbers and a geometric proof using excircles and incircles will be given. Problems will explore some optimization of areas and the search for all triangles with integer sides and integer area for a fixed perimeter.

 

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session

 

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