The Ideal Spot in NYC

The Ideal Spot in NYC
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2016-12-12 21:33
This example demonstrates finding a location in NYC that is equidistant from the top 3 visited attractions. Key math concepts include similar triangles and geometric construction. The Dilate command is used to construct similar triangles. Suitable for high school math education or student exploration.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Point(yAxis) → C
  2. Dilate(pic1, a, C) → pic1'