Q.E.D in Geometry
In Geometry, we learned that when we were finished with proofs to either put a box at the end or the letters Q.E.D. According to Math Open Reference, the website we use to complete constructions, those letters stand for Quod Erat Demonstrandum. Loosely translated, that which was to be demonstrated. This means that at the end of the proof, the reason that the equation works is that we demonstrated it through the proof. It was interesting to see that Latin can affect more than doctor terms and roots of words on the SATs. I was able to recognize the separate words, and so whenever the teacher explained, I already knew it. I loved being able to see the skills we learn in class applicable to a real-life situation.
-Maddy Collins
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