Showing posts with label inradii. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inradii. Show all posts

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Geometric Challenge

1618 Geometry Problem: Altitudes and Semicircles in Harmony

Share your proof or solution in the comments below.
Target Audience: K-12, Honors Geometry, and College Mathematics Education.

Uncover the mathematical elegance hidden within heritage. In Problem 1618, we transition to the "Sacred Geometry" of circular systems. This challenge explores the sophisticated interplay of semicircles and diameters to reveal a striking set of concyclic points, reminiscent of the intentional alignments found in Incan architecture.
Explore the full theorem and illustrated diagrams by clicking the image below.

Illustration of Geometry Problem 1618: Machu Picchu Heritage
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Proposed Solution
We invite students, teachers, and math enthusiasts to share their insights. This challenge involves altitudes and circular properties that can be unlocked using synthetic geometry.

How to contribute:
Post your step-by-step proof in the comments below. Feel free to:
  • Describe the theorems applied.
  • Share a link to your dynamic construction (GeoGebra, Desmos).
Be the first to submit a formal solution for this heritage-themed problem!
Ready to contribute?
Please use the box below to Enter your Comment or Solution. You can use plain text or provide links to your digital proofs.

Friday, April 18, 2025

Geometry Problem 1598: Inradius Ratio with Median BM in a Right-Angled Triangle

Challenging Geometry Puzzle: Problem 1598. Share your solution by posting it in the comment box provided.
Audience: Mathematics Education - K-12 Schools, Honors Geometry, and College Level.

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Illustration of Geometry Problem 1598

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Share your solution by clicking 'Comment' below the post or entering your solution or comment in the 'Enter Comment' field and pressing 'Publish'.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Geometry Problem 1502: Right Triangle, Incircle, Inradius, Geometric Mean of 2 Inradii, Angle Bisector, Perpendicular, Tangential Quadrilateral

Geometry Problem 1502. Post your solution in the comment box below.
Level: Mathematics Education, K-12 School, Honors Geometry, College.

Details: Click on the figure below.

Geometry Problem 1502: Right Triangle, Incircle, Inradius, Geometric Mean of 2 Inradii, Angle Bisector, Perpendicular, Tangential Quadrilateral

More Details

To post a solution to this problem click Comment underneath the post, or click into the line that says, “Enter Comment.” Type what you want to say and press Publish to post your solution.

Friday, November 27, 2020

Geometry Problem 1486: Right Triangle, Altitude, Incircle, Tangent, Measurement

Geometry Problem 1486. Post your solution in the comment box below.
Level: Mathematics Education, K-12 School, Honors Geometry, College.

Details: Click on the figure below.

Geometry Problem 1486:Right Triangle, Altitude, Incircle, Tangent, Measurement.

Friday, May 15, 2020

Dynamic Geometry 1480: Japanese Theorem for Cyclic Polygon, Triangulation, Non-intersecting Diagonals, Sum of Inradii, Invariant, Step-by-step Illustration

Interactive step-by-step animation using GeoGebra. Post your solution in the comment box below.
Level: Mathematics Education, High School, Honors Geometry, College.

Details: Click on the figure below.

Dynamic Geometry 1480: Japanese Theorem for Cyclic Polygon, Triangulation, Non-intersecting Diagonals, Sum of Inradii, Invariant, Step-by-step Illustration, GeoGebra, iPad.