Mathematical Objects

Mathematical Objects: Arbelos with Catriona Agg

Mathematical Objects

Show Notes

A conversation about mathematics inspired by an arbelos. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Catriona Agg. Catriona mentions this proof without words, which is taken from Proof Without Words: The Area of an Arbelos by Roger B. Nelsen in Mathematics Magazine.

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