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	The Art Gallery Problem

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The question of where patrons should stand to enjoy the best view of a painting is one that art gallery curators must consider on a regular basis. For this activity, we will consider a painting that is 2 meters in height that is placed 1 meter above the average person's eye level. At what distance from the wall should the average person stand in order to get the best view?

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Download the attached PDF and look over the information on the first page. A .tns file containing expected student results is also available for download. (Students begin with a new TI-Nspire document.)

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