Trigonometry
This trigonometric ratio is defined as opposite over hypotenuse.
Sine
The branch of calculus deals with rates of change.
Differential calculus
A polynomial equation of degree 2 is called this.
quadratic
The ancient Greek mathematician is known as the "Father of Geometry."
Euclid
The symbol '0' originated in this civilization
India
SOH-CAH-TOA helps remember these ratios.
A: What are sine, cosine, tangent?
The derivative represents this geometric feature.
Slope
A line a curve approaches but never touches.
Asymptote
Discovered a² + b² = c²
Pythagoras
The civilization used a base-60 system.
Babylonians
Identity: sin²2θ + cos²2θ = __.
1
Rule for derivative of product
Product rule
A function that is its own inverse. What is it called? Give a example
Self inverse
Created a triangle of binomial coefficients
Pascal
Introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals to Europe.
Fibonacci
Sine function period in degrees.
360°
Where derivative = 0
critical point/stationary point
Property: a·b = b·a.
commutative property
Co-inventor of calculus.
Isaac Newton
First woman to win Fields Medal (decade).
2010
Law relating triangle sides and sines.
Sine rule
Guarantees instant rate equals average rate.
Mean Value Theorem
Mathematical term describes a point where a function’s derivative is zero but the point is neither a maximum nor a minimum?
point of inflection
Indian mathematician known for number theory genius.
Ramanujan
Unsolved problem: every even integer > 2 is sum of two primes.
Goldbach’s Conjecture