Mathematics
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2D shapes – Octagon
An octagon is a two-dimensional (2D) shape that consists of eight straight sides and eight angles. It belongs to the family of polygons, which are closed figures made up of straight lines. The prefix “octa-” means eight, which reflects the defining characteristic of an octagon. Key Features of an Octagon: Properties and Uses: Overall, an…
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2D shapes – Heptagon
The heptagon, also known as a seven-sided polygon, is a fascinating geometric shape that has intrigued mathematicians, artists, and architects throughout history. A heptagon is characterized by its seven straight sides and angles. Each interior angle of a regular heptagon measures approximately 128.57 degrees, making the sum of all interior angles equal to 900 degrees.…
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2D shapes – Hexagon
This delightful 2D shape has been capturing human imaginations for centuries with its mesmerizing symmetry and unique properties. From honeycombs to snowflakes, the hexagon has woven its hex-cellent magic throughout nature and human creations alike. Fascination with hexagons dates back to ancient times. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks were captivated by this shape…
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Fractions operations
In mathematics, fractions are numbers that represent a part of a whole. Fractions are written as a ratio of two numbers, with the numerator (the top number) representing the part and the denominator (the bottom number) representing the whole. For example, the fraction “1/2” represents one part of a whole that has been divided into…
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2D shapes – Pentagon
The pentagon is a five-sided polygon with five angles, and its sides are all the same length. If we let “s” represent the length of each side, we can use the following formulas to find some other important measurements of a regular pentagon: Here, “n” represents the number of sides in the polygon (in this…
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2D shapes – Diamond
A diamond is a 2D shape that is formed by two triangles placed together in a specific way. The shape of a diamond is often described as a rhombus, which is a parallelogram with equal sides. Diamonds have four equal sides and opposite angles that are congruent. One of the unique features of the diamond…
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Mathematical symbols – equals sign
Do you ever feel like something just isn’t quite right in the world? Like there’s a nagging inequality that you just can’t shake? Well, fear not my friend, because the mathematical symbol of equality is here to save the day! The symbol of equality, also known as the equals sign (=), is a powerful tool…
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Mathematical symbols
Mathematical symbols are an essential part of the language of mathematics. They allow mathematicians to express complex mathematical ideas concisely and precisely, and to communicate those ideas to others. The history of mathematical symbols is a long and fascinating one, dating back to ancient times. One of the earliest known mathematical symbols is the symbol…
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2D shapes – Oval/Ellipse
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Dimensions – part 2
In general, dimensions refer to the measurements or attributes that describe the size, shape, or extent of an object or space. There are various types of dimensions that can be used to describe different properties of objects or spaces. In addition to the dimensions/measures of length, width, height, depth, time, and mass, there are other…