APPRECIATING GEOMETRY THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIPS

von Posamentier Alfred S

388 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book presents 125 unusual geometric relationships, offering clear proofs that will captivate readers of all backgrounds. Geometry is one of the most visually compelling and surprising branches of mathematics, full of unexpected relationships that are easy to see but astonishing to uncover. From the concurrency of triangle lines - medians, altitudes, and bisectors - to the mysterious parallelogram hidden in any quadrilateral, the discoveries explored in this volume reveal the intuitive and exciting nature of geometry.To ensure all readers can fully appreciate these ideas, the opening chapters serve as a refresher on key high school geometry concepts, such as tangents and trigonometry, as well as powerful but often-overlooked theorems such as those by Ptolemy, Ceva, and Apollonius. With these tools in hand, you'll be ready to explore remarkable relationships that will deepen your appreciation for geometry. Whether you're a student, teacher, or math enthusiast, this collection will inspire fresh curiosity and excitement. Prepare to be amazed!

• Reihe: PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS AND BEYOND
• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Mathematik Geometrie
• ISBN: 9789819815784
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.03.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: World Scientific