Number theory

  • Really Mr. Bond
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    Really Mr. Bond

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    14 to 16
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    Can you explain what's happening with these numbers?

  • Always Perfect
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    Always Perfect

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Show that if you add 1 to the product of four consecutive numbers the answer is ALWAYS a perfect square.

  • About Pythagorean Golden Means
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    About Pythagorean Golden Means

    What is the relationship between the arithmetic, geometric and harmonic means of two numbers, the sides of a right angled triangle and the Golden Ratio?

  • Pythagorean Golden Means
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    Pythagorean Golden Means

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Show that the arithmetic mean, geometric mean and harmonic mean of a and b can be the lengths of the sides of a right-angles triangle if and only if a = bx^3, where x is the Golden Ratio.