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Geometric explanation of Hutton's formula?
$$\frac{\pi}{4} = 2 \tan^{-1} \frac{1}{3} + \tan^{-1} \frac{1}{7} \;.$$
Is there some geometric construction that explains this beautiful equation
(known as Hutton's formula)?
Perhaps a "proof without ...
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Smallest regular $m$-gon covering a regular $n$-gon
I start by stating the problem, which is already hinted in the title of the question. I do believe it is a research-level question.
Let us fix a regular $n$-gon with area $1$. What is the smallest ...
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Generalization of Pompeiu's theorem
Let us recall the statement of
Pompeiu's theorem. Let $A_1A_2A_3$ be a regular triangle inscribed in a circle $\omega$. Let $X$ be an arbitrary point on the arc $A_1A_3$. Then $$|XA_1|-|XA_2|+|XA_3|=...
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coordinate free foundations of trigonometry [closed]
What axioms for geometry and trigonometry would I have to chose in order to completely avoid coordinates in defining trig functions and showing the equivalence of their geometric (unit circle) and ...