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Math Matters: Problem of the week – Problem 2 solution

Test your mathematical skills with the Problems of the Week from the Spring 2018 issue of Math Matters magazine!

We solved Problem 1.
Check your solution to Problem 1.

You’ve been working on Problem 2.

Check your solution to Problem 2.


Were you correct? Here’s a reminder of our challenge in Problem 3!

Problem 3. A convex octagon inscribed in a circle has four consecutive sides of length 3 and four consecutive sides of length 2. Find the area of the octagon.

Check back the first Monday of September for the answer to Problem 3 and to take a look at Problem 4!