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100

First math class where letters are introduced as variables.

What is algebra?

100

Most often credited as the creator of Calculus.

Who is Isaac Newton?

100

y = mx + b

What is the equation of a line?

100

The new advisor of Math Club.

Who is Dr. Jon Bannon?

100

x + 7 = 0

What is 7?

200

Term used to say you are taking the derivative of something.

What is dy/dx?

200

Developed Pythagorean Theorem.

Who is Pythagorus?

200

x = (-b +- sqrt(b^2-4ac))/2a

What is the Quadratic Formula?

200

Known for saying the following:

THE FUNDAMENTAL *slaps board* THEOREM OF CALCULUS

Who is Dr. O'Neil?

200

x2-2 = 0

What is sqrt(2)?

300

Traditionally the first class where proofs are introduced.

What is Geometry?

300
Discovered Euler's Number (e).

Who is Jacob Bernoulli?

300

Area of a circle.

What is pi*r^2?

300

Teaches Mathematical Analysis/Euclidean Non-Euclid Geometry.

Who is Dr. Javaheri?

300

x2-4x-4

What is 2?
400

Directly before learning about how to integrate, you first learn about ______.

What are Riemann sums?

400

The century Linear Algebra was developed.

What is the 17th century?

400

Area of a trapezoid.

What is ((a + b)/2)h

400

Teaches Modeling in Biology (MATH 314).

Who is Dr. Greenhalgh?

400

ex = 5

What is ln(5)?

500
Name a method of integration.

What is:

Substitution?

By parts?

Using Trig Identities?

Partial Fraction?

Other?

500

Developed Hyperbolic Geometry.

Who is Nikolay Ivanovich Lobachevsky?

500

Point-slope formula.

What is y1-y = m(x - x1)?

500
Coaches HS cross-country.

Who is Dr. Dan Smitas?

500

Derivative of 9x4+7x+2

What is 36x3+7?

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