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Math History
Far more interesting than one might first expect, the history of mathematics is filled with bitter rivalries, political machinations, and incredible innovations by some of the most amazing minds in history. Post all questions concerning individual mathematicians, the development of mathematical theories, and the sociological impact that resulted into this category.
3,988 Questions
What shapes can an triangle be divided?
By a single straight line only into triangles or quadrilaterals.
What computer was the first to calculate pi and to how many digits?
Pi was calculated, and could be written to any number of places you wanted
if you were willing to spend the time at it, hundreds of years before anbody
ever imagined the idea of a computer.
4 equal sides its opposite sides are parallel and its angles may be right angles?
A square fits the given description
Why do you not use a a slide rule anymore?
The reason most people do not use slide rules is that pocket calculators are just as fast, intuitively more obvious, and more accurate. Nonetheless, actually, I do use a slide rule. But I only do this to show off. It looks sort of magical to the uninitiated.
Why is a math variable a lowevercase letter?
Sometimes it is, sometimes it is not. There is no rule or even a convention, about it.
What is the set of points in a plane at a given distance from a given point in that plane?
These point are usually called loci as they are defined by a give set of rules.
Where can you get a safety net for a parkland 10x 7 rectangular trampoline?
sporting good store
We actually sell universal fitting 10x7ft Rectangular Trampoline Safety Enclosures. Below is a link to them.
Ok ... a mile = 5,280 feet ... multiply 17 x 5,280 and you should get: 89,760 feet.
what is carl gausses parents names???? what is carl gausses parents names????
Did Muslim mathematicians intruduce geometry into the world?
Euclid was a Greek Mathematician from Alexandria (Egypt) and his book, the Elements, was the first systematic exposition of the subject. So the answer to the queston is "No".
Johann Heinrich Lambert is credited with the first proof that pi is irrational in 1768.
The least common factor of ANY TWO WHOLE NUMBERS is 1.
