What makes a good geometric proof?

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What makes a good geometric proof?

2007-05-29 14:51:39 · 2 answers · asked by baseballman1243 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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One that is as simple as can be and well illustrated.

2007-05-29 14:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well, first of all, it's true. It doesn't make any assumptions, like that angles that look like right angels actually are right angles.

There is something to be said for elegance, too.

2007-05-29 21:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by TychaBrahe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋