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The Pythagorean Theorem Makes Construction and GPS Possible
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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.
Ancient Babylonian Tablet May Show Early Trigonometry, But Some Experts Are Dubious
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A reinterpretation of an ancient Babylonian tablet shows that trigonometry might be 1,000 years older than thought. But there's some disagreement.
What Is Number Theory?
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For many of us, a number is just a number, a bit of information that tells you, say, what time it is. But mathematicians look at that same number and divine relationships that underlie nature itself. Ready to enter the trippy world of number theory?
Can You Answer These Basic Math Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Some people say that math is inherently hard! Others say that it's just badly taught. Either way, you have to know it!
How Sabermetrics Works
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Sabermetrics uses statistical analysis to analyze baseball records and player performance. Learn more about sabermetrics at HowStuffWorks.