Mathematicians
Isaac Newton
He discovered the binomial theorem, and he developed the calculus
π
Pi (approximately 3.14)
2x - 5 = 13
x = 9
What is the probability of even numbers from 1-999?
499/999
100
Pythagoras
discovered the "Pythagorean Theorem"
∑
Summation
2x + 22 = x + 1
x = -21
Find the probability of getting a spade and club card when a card is drawn from the pack of 52 cards.
1/2
M
1,000
Father of Geometry
Euclid
φ
golden ratio
x2 – 8x – 33 = 0
x = 11 and x = 3
A fair coin is tossed 3 times. What is the probability that at least one tail will appear?
7/8
CLX
160
Hypatia
The first female mathematician.
A mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and teacher.
≅
congruent to
(y2 – 4)/3 = 20
y = –8 and 8
A fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability that the number rolled is greater than 3?
1/2
MMMVIII
3008
Archimedes
He calculated the most precise value of pi
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similarity
(5m – 3)/4 + (3m – 2)/5 = (m + 6)/7
m = 281/239
Find the probability of getting a numbered card when a card is drawn from the pack of 52 cards.
9/13
MCMXLIV
1944