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Cut the Knot: Existence of the Orthocenter
This site defines the altitude of a triangle and gives the standard notation for altitudes of a triangle. The site then goes to list several proofs involving altitudes and orthocenters.
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Cut the Knot: The Floor Function
This site explains the floor function [x] notation (also known as the greatest integer function). The site contains several examples and graphs to help understand the concept. There is also an advanced exercise using the floor function...
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Cut the Knot: Proof Without Words
This site explains the method of proof using diagrams. The site gives some history of methods of proof and how it has changed through time. The site gives numerous examples of proofs without words and a practice exercise to be worked on...
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The Game of Hex
Play against a basic or an advanced competitor the game of hex, a race from one side of a patterned board to the other. This game cannot end in a tie, and it is addictive!
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Cut the Knot!: Analogues and Generalization of the Pythagorean Theorem
This site discusses the theorems and other findings which are directly related to the fundamental Pythagorean theorem. Be sure to click on the link to information on Pythagorean theorem to find several proofs of the theorem.
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Cut the Knot!: Recipes for the "Average Value" of a Function
Site explains a "recipe" for finding the average value of a function using summations.
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Cut the Knot!: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Contains a summary of the fundamental theorem of algebra as it pertains to integrals.
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Cut the Knot!: Remarks on Proving the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Contains relevant information regarding to the fundamental theorem of algebra.
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Cut the Knot!: Proofs in Mathematics
This site provides an explanation of mathematical proofs. It also has links to different types of proofs.