Explaining, convincing and proving

  • The clue is in the question
    problem

    The Clue Is in the Question

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Starting with one of the mini-challenges, how many of the other mini-challenges will you invent for yourself?

  • Matrix meaning
    problem

    Matrix Meaning

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Explore the meaning behind the algebra and geometry of matrices with these 10 individual problems.

  • Inverting Rational Functions
    problem

    Inverting Rational Functions

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Consider these questions concerning inverting rational functions

  • Top marks
    problem

    Top Marks

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you make all of these statements about averages true at the same time?

  • Particularly general
    problem

    Particularly General

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    By proving these particular identities, prove the existence of general cases.

  • Euler meets Schlegel
    problem

    Euler Meets Schlegel

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Discover how networks can be used to prove Euler's Polyhedron formula.

  • Amicable Arrangements
    problem

    Amicable Arrangements

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Three of Santa's elves and their best friends are sitting down to a festive feast. Can you find the probability that each elf sits next to their bestie?

  • Exponential intersection
    problem

    Exponential Intersection

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Can the pdfs and cdfs of an exponential distribution intersect?

  • Rational Roots
    problem

    Rational Roots

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Given that a, b and c are natural numbers show that if sqrt a+sqrt b is rational then it is a natural number. Extend this to 3 variables.

  • Target Six
    problem

    Target Six

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Show that x = 1 is a solution of the equation x^(3/2) - 8x^(-3/2) = 7 and find all other solutions.