Re: [math-fun] Fun exam questions ...

I can't figure out how to interpret that question as a typo.  But here's a related, but legitimate, question.  "Is it possible to construct a tangent to a given circle at a given point using only a straightedge?  Demonstrate such a construction, or prove it can't be done."   --  Gene

________________________________ From: Guy Haworth <g.haworth@reading.ac.uk> To: "math-fun@mailman.xmission.com" <math-fun@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:31 AM Subject: [math-fun] Fun exam questions ...

A bit early to be thinking about next year's exams but how about this for a 'question'.

"It is impossible to draw a circle using only ruler and compasses."  Discuss.

Any other favourite exam questions?

Guy