Math

\(\phi = 1.618...\). Much like \(\pi\), \(\phi\) shows up in the most unexpected places.

Not many people would describe high school math as memorable. However, my grade 12 teacher once posed a problem that has stuck in my head ever since. It’s memorable for two reasons: the absurdity of the scenario, and the two solutions that were shown to us.

Math is unreasonably effective. It continues to surprise me by proving amazing results with relatively little to work with. I am going to attempt to convey one such proof here.

In grade 12 Calculus, I needed to write a proof for an assignment.