Math History
The mathematician credited with inventing this irrational number: 2.718281828
Leonard Euler
Up to how many roots can a quartic function have?
Four
Complete the following Pythagorean Triple: 8, 15, __
17
Give one example of a measure of spread
Range, Interquartile Range, Absolute/Average Deviation, Standard Deviation, Coefficient of Variation, Variance (all apply!)
The name of the number system we use (0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9)
Arabic Numerals
Solve the following equation for x:
2x^2 + 10x = -12
The sum of the interior angles of a pentagon
What are 540 degrees
Calculate the range of the following dataset:
{5, 7, 8, 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, 8, 9}
9 - 1 = 8
Express the following distance into miles to 3 decimal places: 32897 centimeters
(You may use a calculator for this question)
Which mathematician is credited with inventing the xy-plane?
Rene Descartes
In a 45°-45°-90° right triangle, the length of each leg is 7 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
7√2
Johnny has scored a 90, 70, 82, 75, and 63 on his HL Math Tests this semester. What does he need to score on his final to earn a 80 in the class?
100
The branch of mathematics that examines shapes and spaces, especially when pulled, shrunk, and bent.
Topology
The mathematical discovery that revolutionized solving cubic equations in the 16th century
Imaginary Numbers
Solve for x (There are 3 answers!):
1 + cos(x) = 2sin^2(x)
60, 180, 300
When rolling a pair of dice, what are the odds the results sum to a 7?
1/6
How many sides does a dodecagon have?
12
Which mathematician invented a cult society that strictly prohibited the consumption of fava beans?
Pythagoras
Evaluate the following expression:
2sin(15°)cos(15°)
1/2
Ms. Pitney is getting ready for school picture day! She has 5 shirts, 3 pair of pants, 2 pairs of shoes, and 10 hats. How many possible outfits can she make that consist of 1 shirt, 1 pair of pants, 1 pair of shoes, and 1 hat?
5 * 3 * 2 * 10 = 300 outfits!
Evaluate the limit:
lim n -> ∞ (1 + 1/n)^n
e