Creating and manipulating expressions and formulae
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problemFibonacci Factors
For which values of n is the Fibonacci number fn even? Which Fibonnaci numbers are divisible by 3?
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problemCircles in Circles
This pattern of six circles contains three unit circles. Work out the radii of the other three circles and the relationship between them.
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problemCalculus Countdown
Can you hit the target functions using a set of input functions and a little calculus and algebra?
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problemJust Touching
Three semi-circles have a common diameter, each touches the other two and two lie inside the biggest one. What is the radius of the circle that touches all three semi-circles?
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problemBall Bearings
If a is the radius of the axle, b the radius of each ball-bearing, and c the radius of the hub, why does the number of ball bearings n determine the ratio c/a? Find a formula for c/a in terms of n.
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problemLittle and Large
A point moves around inside a rectangle. What are the least and the greatest values of the sum of the squares of the distances from the vertices?
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problemAnd so on - And on - And On
Can you find the value of this function involving algebraic fractions for x=2000?