Famous Math Formulas
Famous Mathematicians
Geometry
Probability
Unit Circle/Trig
100

a2+b2=c2

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

100

This mathematician created the pythagorean theorem.

Who was Pythagoras? 

100

An angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

What is an Obtuse Angle?

100

You have a fair six-sided die with sides labeled 1-6. The probability of rolling a 4 is

What is 1/6?

100

In a right triangle, the trigonometric ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse 

What is Sine?

200

y-y1=m(x-x1)

Point-Slope Formula

200

This mathematician theorized e = mc²

Who is Albert Einstein?

200

A 2-d shape with 6 sides and 6 vertices

What is a Hexagon?

200

The letters of the word "probability" are placed in a bag. The probability of picking the letter "b" is

What is 2/11?

200

Sin 90 degrees

What is 1?

300

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

Quadratic Formula

300

He is known for the Fibonacci Sequence.

Who is Leonardo Fibonacci?

300

A line that touches/intersects a circle at exactly one point

What is a Tangent?

300

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?

300

Sine of 150 degrees

What is 1/2?

400

d = sqrt((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2)

Distance Formula

400

This Swiss mathematician gave us the notation f(x), e, and i.

Who was Leonard Euler?

400

A quadrilateral where all four sides are the same length and opposite sides are parallel

What is a Rhombus?

400

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?

400

Tan π/3

What is √3?

500

cos(2theta) = cos²(2theta) - sin²(2theta)

What is the double angle formula for cosine?

500

He invented the Cartesian Coordinate Plane.

Who is René Descartes?

500

A triangle with a 90 degree angle and no sides with the same length

What is a Right Scalene Triangle?

500

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?

500

tan⁻¹(-sqrt3)

What is 60 degrees?