Monthly Archives: August 2012

Angle Sum in a Triangle

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Classifying Triangles

Image Source: http://www.dalamatiacity.com The above diagram shows the atomic structure inside the crystal gemstone “Beryl”, which is composed of Silicon, Aluminium, Beryllium, and Oxygen ions. Topaz, Olivine, Amethyst, and several other crystals found in nature also have triangular atomic structures. … Continue reading

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Coffee Spill Mathematics

Image Source: WordPress.com There are mathematical equations for just about everything these days: there is even mathematics for carrying cups of coffee! A mathematical study has revealed that people walking with full cups of coffee will most often spill them … Continue reading

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Percentage Discounts

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