Important Math Figures
This mathematician is known as the inventor of calculus. His story is often known as discovering gravity when an apple fell on his head. He developed early physics, the scientific method, the theory of gravity, and calculus.
Who is Sir Issac Newton?
Evaluate:
x = 4^2
(four squared)
x = 16
What is the name of a five-sided shape? It is also the name of a building in Washington, DC.
This symbol is used for a value we do not know.
What is a variable?
This mathematician is known as the first computer programmer. She speculated that the Engine 'might act upon other things besides number and that a machine could manipulate symbols in accordance with rules and that number could represent entities other than quantity.
Who is Ada Lovelace?
If the Philadelphia Eagles score 21 points, how many touchdowns (T) did they score?
(Hint 1: P=1 touchdown+ extra point = 7 points)
(Hint 2: P*T=21)
3 touchdowns
(T=3)
What is the name of an angle that is less than 90 degrees?
Acute angle
This type of math uses letters instead of missing numbers and solves for an unknown value.
What is Algebra?
This Hampton native was a gifted math student. She helped integrate West Virginia State University and later went to work for the all-black West Area Computing section at, now NASA's, Langley laboratory. She did the trajectory analysis for America’s first human spaceflight. This Mathematician is depicted in the film Hidden Figures.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Solve the equation for x:
2x-2=8
x = 5
Perimeter = 30 ft
This type of math discusses lines, shapes, and other points in space.
What is Geometry?
This mathematician was a philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician in Alexandria, Egypt. She was the daughter of mathematician and philosopher Theon of Alexandria and became head of the Platonist school where she lectured on mathematics and philosophy.
Who is Hypatia?
Simplify the expression:
-N+3S-19B+2N-2S+20B+10E-9E
N+S+B+E
What is the area of the football field used in the Super Bowl if the sides measure 160ft and 360ft?
Area = 57,600 square-feet
This term in calculus is also known as the rate of change.
What is a derivative?