Paint by Number
Mathematics Today
We start this article with a puzzle: What relates the following? Bisque. Old lace. Burly wood. Chartreuse. Papaya whip. These […]
Connecting the Dots with Pick’s Theorem
Mathematics Today
In this article, we look at an unconventional method for calculating areas of any polygon on an integer lattice, namely, […]
Exploring Steiner Chains with Möbius Transformations
Mathematics Today
In this article, we use circular gardens, Steiner’s porism and Möbius transformations to construct Steiner chains of tangential circles. We […]
Playing Tennis without Envy
Mathematics Today
A group of friends organizes their tennis games by submitting each their availability over the weekdays. They want to obtain […]