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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around mathematical functions related to triangle calculations, specifically focusing on the area of triangles using Heron's Formula. Participants seek feedback on the validity and clarity of the functions presented.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a link to their mathematical functions for triangles and requests feedback.
  • Another participant suggests that stating the elementary formulae used could be beneficial, depending on the audience's knowledge.
  • A different participant expresses concern that most people may not understand how to use the formula if it is stated.
  • One participant calculates the area of a triangle with sides 3, 1, and 2, claiming it to be 0 square units.
  • Another participant explains that the area is 0 due to the semiperimeter leading to a term of 0 in Heron's Formula, asserting that the functions work correctly.
  • Another participant provides an additional reasoning that the height of a triangle with those dimensions is 0, reinforcing the previous claim.
  • A participant acknowledges a mistake in their earlier reasoning, attributing it to fatigue.
  • A later reply humorously acknowledges the mistake, suggesting a light-hearted tone in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the outcome of the area calculation for the triangle with sides 3, 1, and 2 being 0, but there is no consensus on the clarity of the functions or the audience's understanding of the formulae.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the audience's mathematical background and the clarity of the functions presented, which remain unresolved.

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Seem to work. Although could just state the elementary formulae used. Having said that, it depends upon the audience.
 
most people wouldn't know how to use the formula if i state it...
 
i tried the first method


the area for triangle 3,1,2 is 0 square units
 
because the semiperimeter is 3, thus when you apply it to Heron's Formula it has a 0 term in the squareroot, since it's all multiplication, any term multiply by 0 would produce 0. Thus my functions works fine.
 
Or for a more "obvious" reason, if you try to draw a 3-1-2 triangle, you'll find its height is 0.
 
Originally posted by Hurkyl
Or for a more "obvious" reason, if you try to draw a 3-1-2 triangle, you'll find its height is 0.


As it has to be as 2+1 = 3.
 
oops, silly me. it was late and my brain wasnt working very well
 
Originally posted by On Radioactive Waves
oops, silly me. it was late and my brain wasnt working very well

Excuse...
 

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