Math Fun Facts
Transversals
Fractions
Real Numbers
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100
Name the smallest six prime numbers
The smallest six prime numbers are: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13
100
Define interior angles
Interior angles are angles inside the parallel lines
100
Provide the steps to add/subtract decimals
Line up (Align) the decimals Perform the given operations
100
Is 0.754 rational or irrational, and why?
0.754 is rational because it terminates
100
Which Football team do I prefer: Giants or Jets?
What is Giants
200
What comes after a trillion? A quadrillion, quintillion, sextillion, septillion, octillion, nonillion, decillion and undecillion.
A quadrillion, quintillion, sextillion, septillion, octillion, nonillion, decillion and undecillion.
200
Define alternate Exterior Angle
Alternate Exterior Angle - Angles outside the parallel lines on opposite sides
200
What is a reciprocal?
Opposite fraction in a division problem
200
Is 1.232232223... rational or irrational and why?
Irrational because there is no pattern and it does not terminate
200
Which NBA team in the Finals do I favor?
What is OKC, Go Durant!
300
Which Greek mathematician is known as the "Father of Geometry?"
Greek mathematician Euclid is often referred to as the ‘Father of Geometry’ for his revolutionary ideas and influential textbook called ‘Elements’ that he wrote around the year 300 BC.
300
Define Corresponding Angles
Angles in the same position as one another in relation to the transversal
300
Provide the steps to multiply decimals
Multiply normally Count the place-values after the decimal Apply that number to the product
300
Estimate the square root of 123?
11, 11 squared is 121.
300
Whats my second favorite subject?
Social Studies!
400
Which scientist discovered the laws of physics and a branch of calculus?
Isaac Newton discovered the laws of physics and brought together many important concepts of infinitesimal calculus.
400
Explain the Angle sum of a Triangle
All angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees; x + y + z = 180
400
Provide an example identifying the dividend and divisor
8 divided by 4 8 = dividend 4 = divisor
400
What is 6 cubed?
6 x 6 x 6 = 216
400
Name my top three favorite cookies (Must be correct on all THREE)
What is Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter
500
Name one of the two scientists who discovered planetary motions and orbits?
In the 17th century Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler made important discoveries relating to planetary motion and orbits.
500
Define the Exterior Angle Theorem of a Triangle (you may draw!)
The two opposite angles in a triangle add up to the measure of the opposite outside angle
500
Provide an example explaining how to divide decimals
To Divide Decimals: Move the decimal point in the divisor so that it becomes a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right Divide as if working with whole numbers. Write the decimal point in the answer directly above the decimal point in the dividend.
500
Define the components of The Number System chart (Hint: Circles)
Natural: Counting Numbers Whole: 0,1, 2,3... Integer: Negative numbers & Whole Rational: Can be expressed as a fraction Irrational: pi All are Real Numbers
500
What was my undergraduate major/minor in college?
What is Sociology/Music