Famous Math Formulas
a2+b2=c2
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
This mathematician created the pythagorean theorem.
Who was Pythagoras?
An angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
What is an Obtuse Angle?
You have a fair six-sided die with sides labeled 1-6. The probability of rolling a 4 is
What is 1/6?
In a right triangle, the trigonometric ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse
What is Sine?
y-y1=m(x-x1)
Point-Slope Formula
This mathematician theorized e = mc²
Who is Albert Einstein?
A 2-d shape with 6 sides and 6 vertices
What is a Hexagon?
The letters of the word "probability" are placed in a bag. The probability of picking the letter "b" is
What is 2/11?
Sin 90 degrees
What is 1?
x=-b+-sqrt(b^2-4ac)/2a
Quadratic Formula
He is known for the Fibonacci Sequence.
Who is Leonardo Fibonacci?
A line that touches/intersects a circle at exactly one point
What is a Tangent?
You draw two cards, one after the other, from a regular deck. The chance of both of your cards being aces is
What is 1/221?
Sine of 150 degrees
What is 1/2?
d = sqrt((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2)
Distance Formula
This Swiss mathematician gave us the notation f(x), e, and i.
Who was Leonard Euler?
A quadrilateral where all four sides are the same length and opposite sides are parallel
What is a Rhombus?
A spinner with equal sections of red, blue, green, and purple is spun while a number cube is rolled. The probability of not spinning blue AND not rolling a 3
What is 15/24?
Tan π/3
What is √3?
cos(2theta) = cos²(2theta) - sin²(2theta)
What is the double angle formula for cosine?
He invented the Cartesian Coordinate Plane.
Who is René Descartes?
A triangle with a 90 degree angle and no sides with the same length
What is a Right Scalene Triangle?
A bag contains 5 red marbles and 3 blue marbles. If you randomly pick 2 marbles at the same time, the probability that both marbles are red
What is 5/14?
tan⁻¹(-sqrt3)
What is 60 degrees?