MATH 335 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Pythagorean Theorem, Prime Number, Eruca Sativa
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Please check that you have a complete paper. A simple calculator may be used, but only to add, subtract, multiply, or divide. No other special aids (books, notes, instant messaging) are to be used: please do 3 of parts (i) (v). If you attempt more than 3 parts, indicate clearly which 3 you want marked. (i) write a couple of substantial paragraphs about euclid. Identify the time and place at which he was active, and describe in some detail his connections with the mathematics looked at in this course. (ii) write a couple of substantial paragraphs about simon stevin. Identify the time and place at which he was active, and describe in detail his contribution to the mathematics looked at in this course. (iii) write a couple of substantial paragraphs about prime numbers. Include a de nition of prime number, and several additional facts and results. (iv) show that 2 is irrational. (v) give a proof of the pythagorean theorem.
