There are many ways to find the altitude of a triangle; so I will create a generalized solution path for you to find the altitude. Firstly we should know that there are many different kinds of triangles; Equilateral Triangles, Isosceles…
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Trigonometry is an advanced field of mathematics typically offered to upperclassmen in high school, or at the college level. It is the study of triangles, specifically the measurements of the angles and the sides and the relationships to each. The…
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Since it’s inception in 1972, the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad, also known as USAMO, has set the standard for excellence in mathematics for students nationwide. The American Mathematics Competitions, or AMC, committee has not only administered the exam,…
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The reciprocal of a fraction is found by inverting the fraction. This is done by interchanging the numerator and denominator. For example, the fraction ¾ has a numerator of 3 and a denominator of 4. The reciprocal of ¾ has…
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Converting a fraction into a decimal can be done in one of four ways. First there are a few easy rules about decimals to remember. As a refresher: 1. Any number to the right of a decimal is less than 1 (one). 2. To…
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Conversion is a technique that sometimes could be needed when necessary. It is no different when looking at it going from a fraction all the way to a decimal. It is a skill that is taught generally in Elementary Schools…
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This article will deal with the actual misconceptions in mathematical concepts, rather than the common interpretation of the title as “misconceptions about the usefulness or uselessness of mathematics”. Firstly, let’s address the question of “so what’s the big deal if…
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“Symmetry and the Monster:One of the Greatest Quests of Mathematics”by Mark Ronan Book Review One would think that a prestigious presssuch as Oxford’s, which published “Symmetryand the Monster,” would give a manuscript atleast a cursory reading – or at least…
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To understand better the influence that Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss, Mathematician and Physicist, had on modern mathematics, you might need to understand the man himself. He was born the only child to a poor family in Brunswick, Germany in 1777….
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A decimal is equivalent to a fraction when the decimal is equal to the numerator of the fraction divided by the denominator. Examples are 0.75=3/4 because four divided by three equals seventy-five hundredths, 0.3=3/10 because ten divided by three equals…
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