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I'm not looking for answers. Just directions on what keywords for lectures on the topic. I can find CS stuff when looking, but that feels too esoteric for high school geometry?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

As the other person already said, this isn't specific to geometry. The best keyword I can think of is "algorithm". The lines in the exercise are a relatively simple algorithm.

If you're in a geometry class, your teacher might be preparing you for something like this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logo_(programming_language)
Basically, it is a fun way of using algorithms to draw geometry.

But because it's very visual and very simple, it's actually also a good way to get a better grip on algorithms. So, even if your teacher doesn't plan to use it, you could benefit from playing around with it, if the exercise in the screenshot is giving you pause.
There's for example this website, where you can do some exercises with it: https://turtleacademy.com

[–] Duamerthrax 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm gonna have to go over it when I get home, but it's part of the "Logic and Proof" section of Geometry. It feels really out place and part of a big grade in a test. I do have time to get it right though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Hmm, geometric proofs are a thing that exists, but they're rare and at an entry level, you don't need algorithms for them. So, I'm guessing this Logic and Proof section won't actually have much to do with geometry. They probably just needed to fit it into the curriculum somewhere...

[–] Duamerthrax 2 points 4 months ago

Talked to a programming friend and we decipher the problems. Now I don't feel bad. It was really poorly worded and he noticed that even if I answer the questions they way they're asked, I'll get a syntax error.