5.12.10

Answer these questions (typed).  Be thorough and clear.  Use illustrations as needed.  If you’d like an extra challenge (or a 4) try the bonus.

  1. Is the incenter the best strategy for game 1 (racing to the sides)?  Why or why not?  Explain what you think is the best strategy.
  2. Is the circumcenter the best strategy for game 2 (racing to the vertices)? Why or why not?  Explain what you think is the best strategy.
  3. Is there ever a time when the orthocenter is the best place to stand for game 2?  When?

Bonus:  Is there ever a situation when the best place to stand for games 1 and 2 are the same? Explain.

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