Garrett Maruyama Math 101 Project
Triangular, Square, and Cube Numbers and Their Inherent Relationship to the Mayan Temples
Triangular Numbers
Triangular Number Sequence 1,3,6,10,15,21,28….. .Tn
Cont.
Cont.
Square Numbers
Square Numbers
Squares Cont. -Any square number is the sum of two consecutive triangular numbers.
Squares Cont.
Cube Numbers The difference between the squares of two consecutive triangular numbers is a cube.
Kukulkan Mayan Ruins
Aerial View
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x.6
x.4
Side View
Mayan Math System -What we know of the Mayan math system is simple.
Mayan Achievements -Written Language -Studied Astronomy -Devised Calendars based on 365 - days -Calculated the lengths of years for other planets such as Venus and Mercury -Stone cutting -Aqueduct agriculture -Architecture
Review The sum of two consecutive triangular numbers is a….? Square
Review: -The difference between two consecutive squared triangular numbers is a ….? Cube
Review: -What was the name of the Mayan temple..? Kukulkan