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One-Question Math Exams: Geometry

August 31, 2016

A one-question geometry exam: assume the parallel postulate is false and prove as many new theorems as you can.

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Geometry: "Assume the parallel line postulate is false. Prove as many new theorems as you can."

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Math Culture › Testing & AssessmentMath Culture › Open-Ended ProblemsGeometry › Parallel PostulateGeometry › Non-Euclidean Geometry
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