Question

which mathematical concepts were the result of the work of rené descartes? check all that apply.
theory of an earth - centered universe
formula for the slope of a line
pythagorean theorem for a right triangle
problem solving by solving simpler parts first
cartesian plane for graphing
trusting previous teachers for knowledge

Explanation:

• René Descartes is known for the Cartesian plane (named after him). He also emphasized problem - solving by breaking problems into simpler parts (a part of his philosophical and mathematical approach).
• The theory of an Earth - centered universe was not his work. The Pythagorean theorem was known long before Descartes. The formula for the slope of a line was developed in the context of coordinate geometry (after Descartes' work on the Cartesian plane but not directly by him in the form we know). Trusting previous teachers for knowledge is not a mathematical concept attributed to Descartes.

Answer:

problem solving by solving simpler parts first, Cartesian plane for graphing