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The Secrets of Triangles Alfred S. Posamentier

The Secrets of Triangles By Alfred S. Posamentier

The Secrets of Triangles by Alfred S. Posamentier


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Everyone knows what a triangle is, yet very few people appreciate that the common three-sided figure holds many intriguing secrets. Requiring no more than a basic understanding of mathematics, this book reveals various geometrical properties, and gives readers insight into different aspects of geometry.

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The Secrets of Triangles Summary

The Secrets of Triangles: A Mathematical Journey by Alfred S. Posamentier

Everyone knows what a triangle is, yet very few people appreciate that the common three-sided figure holds many intriguing secrets. For example, if a circle is inscribed in any random triangle and then three lines are drawn from the three points of tangency to the opposite vertices of the triangle, these lines will always meet at a common point - no matter what the shape of the triangle. This and many more interesting geometrical properties are revealed in this entertaining and illuminating book about geometry. Flying in the face of the common impression that mathematics is usually dry and intimidating, this book proves that this sometimes-daunting, abstract discipline can be both fun and intellectually stimulating. The authors, two veteran math educators, explore the multitude of surprising relationships connected with triangles and show some clever approaches to constructing triangles using a straightedge and a compass. Readers will learn how they can improve their problem-solving skills by performing these triangle constructions. The lines, points, and circles related to triangles harbor countless surprising relationships that are presented here in a very engaging fashion. Requiring no more than a knowledge of high school mathematics and written in clear and accessible language, this book will give all readers a new insight into some of the most enjoyable and fascinating aspects of geometry.

About Alfred S. Posamentier

Alfred S. Posamentier is dean of the School of Education at Mercy College and a successful author. Ingmar Lehmann is a member of the Mathematics faculty at Humboldt University in Berlin and a prolific author.

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CIN1616145870G
9781616145873
1616145870
The Secrets of Triangles: A Mathematical Journey by Alfred S. Posamentier
Used - Good
Hardback
Prometheus Books
20120824
392
N/A
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