February 2 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our February 2, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Teresa Hanton. This algebra problem required substitution, evaluation, and absolute value. Answer is C.

• The problem.
• The problem and a solution.
• Teresa Hanton's solution.
• Teresa Hanton won a free lunch.

--Mr. Bujak

January 30 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our January 30, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Maryah Span. This geometry problem needed you to set up a proportion since there are similar triangles and cross multiply to solve for the length of the unkn0wn triangle side. Answer is B.

• The problem.
• The problem and a solution.
• Maryah Span's solution.
• Maryah Span won a free lunch.

--Mr. Bujak