Scribd
Upload
14 views

Hiii

Pascal's Triangle is a mathematical concept named after French mathematician Blaise Pascal. It systematically organizes binomial coefficients and aids in algebraic expressions. To construct it, start with a 1 and then each subsequent number is the sum of the two numbers above it. Pascal's Triangle has applications in areas like combinatorics and algebra. Despite dying at a young age, Pascal made lasting impacts through his work in mathematics, science, and philosophy.

Uploaded by

melvinnehemiah999
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
14 views

Hiii

Pascal's Triangle is a mathematical concept named after French mathematician Blaise Pascal. It systematically organizes binomial coefficients and aids in algebraic expressions. To construct it, start with a 1 and then each subsequent number is the sum of the two numbers above it. Pascal's Triangle has applications in areas like combinatorics and algebra. Despite dying at a young age, Pascal made lasting impacts through his work in mathematics, science, and philosophy.

Uploaded by

melvinnehemiah999
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

1.

defintion of pascals triangle

Pascal's Triangle is named after the French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal. Born on
June 19, 1623, in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Blaise Pascal was a child prodigy who showed
exceptional mathematical abilities from an early age. His father, Étienne Pascal, recognized his son's
talents and provided him with an unconventional education.

Blaise Pascal's most significant contributions to mathematics came in the fields of geometry and
probability theory. In 1653, he wrote the Treatise on the Arithmetical Triangle, which is now known
as Pascal's Triangle. It was not the first time the triangle had been discovered, as Chinese
mathematicians were familiar with its properties centuries before Pascal. However, Pascal made it
famous in the Western world through his work.

Pascal's Triangle, as presented by Blaise Pascal, was a systematic way to organize binomial
coefficients, aiding in the expansion of algebraic expressions. The triangle has various applications in
mathematics, including combinatorics, probability, and algebra.

Apart from his contributions to mathematics, Pascal was also a notable physicist, inventor, and
philosopher. He made important contributions to fluid mechanics and atmospheric pressure,
inventing the syringe and hydraulic press. Additionally, Pascal is renowned for his philosophical
works, including "Pensées," a collection of thoughts on religion and philosophy.

Blaise Pascal passed away on August 19, 1662, at the age of 39. Despite his relatively short life, his
work has had a lasting impact on mathematics, science, and philosophy. Pascal's Triangle remains an
essential mathematical concept, studied and applied by mathematicians and students worldwide.

how to construct a pascals triangle

Constructing Pascal's Triangle is a straightforward process, and it involves adding the two
numbers directly above to get the number below. Here's a step-by-step guide to
constructing Pascal's Triangle:

1. Start with the number 1 at the top (apex) of the triangle.

```

1
```

2. In the second row, write two 1s. These represent the combinations of choosing 0 or 1 item
from a set of 1 item.

```

11

```

3. For the third row and beyond, each number is the sum of the two numbers directly above
it.

```

11

121

```

To get the "2" in the third row, you add the "1" and "1" directly above it in the second row.

4. Continue this process to build the triangle. Each number is the sum of the two numbers
directly above it.

```

11

121

1331

14641
1 5 10 10 5 1

```

5. Repeat these steps to extend the triangle as needed.

Each row of Pascal's Triangle corresponds to the coefficients of the binomial expansion of (a
+ b)^n, where n is the row number (starting with n = 0). The coefficients can be read directly
from the triangle. For example, the fourth row (1 3 3 1) corresponds to the coefficients of (a
+ b)^3: 1a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + 1b^3.

You might also like