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The figure shows a right triangle ABC
with the incircle O tangent to AC at H. From O parallels DE and
FG are drawn to AB, and BC, respectively. Prove that OH is the
common tangent to the incircles of triangles AFG and DEC.
Geometry problem solving
Geometry problem solving is one of the most challenging skills for students to learn. When a
problem requires auxiliary construction, the difficulty of the problem increases drastically, perhaps because deciding which construction to make is an ill-structured problem. By “construction,” we mean adding geometric figures (points, lines, planes) to a problem figure that wasn’t mentioned as "given."
How to Solve It, Interactive Mind Map
George Pólya's 1945 book "How to Solve It, A new aspect of Mathematical Method", is a book describing methods of problem solving. It suggests the following steps when solving a mathematical problem:
(1) First, you have to understand the problem.
(2) After understanding, then make a plan.
(3) Carry out the plan.
(4) Look back on your work. How could it be better?
Mind Map Help. To see a note: Hover over a yellow note button. To Fold/Unfold: click a
branch. To Pan: click
and drag the map canvas.
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