Some Applications of Ptolemy's Theorem in Secondary School Mathematics

Authors

  • Samed Jahangir Aliyev Baku State University
  • Shalala A. Hamidova
  • Goncha Z. Abdullayeva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29020/nybg.ejpam.v13i1.3605

Keywords:

Ptolemy's theorem, inscribed rectangle, regular heptagon, inscribed hexagon

Abstract

We consider some applications of Ptolemy's theorem. In particular, we nd a criterion for constructing an inscribed hexagon.

Author Biography

  • Samed Jahangir Aliyev, Baku State University
    Mechanics and Mathematics faculty, Mathematics and Methodology of its Teaching

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Published

2020-01-31

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1: (January 2020)

Section

Mathematics Education

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Some Applications of Ptolemy’s Theorem in Secondary School Mathematics. (2020). European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 13(1), 180-184. https://doi.org/10.29020/nybg.ejpam.v13i1.3605