Theorems
Probability
Shapes
Calculus
Math at SVSU
200
What theorem states that a2 + b2 = c2
The Pythagorean theorem
200
What is the probability of flipping a coin once and getting heads (hint it's a fair coin)
50%
200
What is the name of a shape with three sides
A triangle
200
What is the definition of a derivative
The slope of the tangent line to the graph of the function at a specific point
200
Where is the Math and Physics Resource Center Located?
The second floor of the libary
400
What is the name of the theorem that states that all numbers greater than one are either prime or can be factored into a product of prime numbers?
The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
400
The sum of all probabilities in a given circumstance must be what?
The sum must be 1
400
What is the name of a shape with 5 sized
A pentagon
400
What is the definition of an integral
The area under the curve of a graph on a specific interval
400
On what floor of what building is the math department at SVSU located
3rd floor of Science West
600
In statistics, the central limit theorem states what?
That we can approximate with a normal distribution if the size of our n (sample size) is greater than or equal to 30
600
The formula P(anb)/P(b) is used for what
The probability of a given b
600
What is the name of a shape with 7 sides
A heptagon
600
What rule would you use to take the derivative of
y=f(g(x))
The chain rule
600
Who is the current chair of the math department?
Dr. Vautaw
800
This theorem states that there is a point on a function where the slope of the tangent line equals the slope of the secant line.
The Mean Value Theorem
800
What is the formula for the probability of A or B
P(A) + P(B) - P(AB)
800
What is the name of a shape with 9 sides
A nonagon
800
What method of integration is used when
f(x)= g(x)*h(x)
Integration by parts
800
What is the only math class that is required for Computer Science majors and allowed for some math minors, but is not required for any math majors?
Matrix Algebra, or MATH 223
1000
According to what theorem, the power
The Binomial Theorem
1000
The binomial distribution formula is what?
(np) (px)(1-p)n-x
1000
What is the name of a shape with 11 sides
A Hendecagon
1000
When you have a function of multiple variables but only take the derivative with respect to one of the variables, what kind of derivative are you taking?
A partial derivative
1000
What is the most recent year that SVSU hosted the Lower Michigan Mathematics Competiton
Last year! 2024