Investigating Mathematics

Henrico County Public Schools

Where to sit to see all?

Look at the map below and read the instructions on the right.

intersection

Problem

You have to place 4 police cars at different intersections (A through S) on the street map on the left.

Where do you place the 4 police cars so that all the intersections are in view by at least one car ?

There is more than one way to place the 4 cars and watch all the intersections.
Can you find another placement that works?

Is it possible to watch all the intersections with less than 4 police cars?
Where would the cars be placed?

Click to download a PDF copy of the Intersection Map.