High school students discover nine more solutions to the Pythago

Which of the following statements best explains the significance of Jackson and Johnson's work on the Pythagorean theorem?

• They were the first to prove the theorem using trigonometry.

• They proved the theorem without using circular reasoning.

• They discovered the Pythagorean theorem.

• They disproved the Pythagorean theorem.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the primary mathematical concept used by Jackson and Johnson to prove the Pythagorean theorem?

• Law of Cosines

• Law of Sines

• Quadratic Formula

• Binomial Theorem

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

In the context of the article, what does the term "circular reasoning" refer to?

• Using a conclusion as a premise without proper justification.

• Using multiple proofs to support a single theorem.

• Using trigonometry to solve algebraic equations.

• Using geometry to prove algebraic identities.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following best describes the connotative meaning of "mind-blowing" as used in the article?

• Confusing

• Surprising

• Boring

• Predictable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term "conflated" mean in the context of the article?

• Separated

• Combined

• Ignored

• Simplified

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How many new proofs of the Pythagorean theorem did Jackson and Johnson discover?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Ten

What is the denotative meaning of "peer review" as used in the article?

• A casual discussion among friends

• A formal evaluation by experts in the field

• A public presentation

• A self-assessment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the role of trigonometry in Jackson and Johnson's proof?

• It was used to disprove the Pythagorean theorem.

• It was used to avoid circular reasoning.

• It was used to simplify algebraic expressions.

• It was used to verify existing proofs.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.7

What is the connotative meaning of "teasing apart" as used in the article?

• Ignoring

• Analyzing

• Destroying

• Simplifying

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best explains why Jackson and Johnson's work is considered groundbreaking?

• They were the first to use algebra in geometry.

• They provided multiple new proofs using trigonometry.

• They disproved a fundamental theorem.

• They used calculus to solve geometric problems.