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Pythagorean Theorem

Expresses the proportions of the sides of a right triangle, that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the two perpendicular legs.

Quadrature

Determines the area of a closed polygon by constructing a square of the same area.

Prime Number

Can only be divided evenly by itself and 1.

Binomial Theorem

Allows for the expansion of algebraic equations with exponents.

Harmonic Series

The sum of the series diverges toward infinity

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The ratio between the diameter and the circumference of a circle.

Transfinite Cardinal

A number used to describe types of infinite sets.

Cubic Equation

A function of the form ax³ + bx² + cx + d where a is not equal to zero.

Continuum

A term for all the numbers between two integers, such as between 0 and 1.

Elements

A book that developed complex proofs of geometric relationships built upon basic axioms.

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