Stage: 4 Challenge Level: 
Is the mean of the squares of two numbers greater than, or less than, the square of their means?
Number theory. Golden ratio. Mathematical reasoning & proof. Quadratic equations. Inequality/inequalities. Algebra - generally. Manipulating algebraic expressions/formulae. Mean. Stage 5 - Reviewed 2012. Generalising.
Published April 2001.
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