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A AoPS member.
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A AoPS member, National MathCounts qualifier, and USAJMO qualifier.
 
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==Contest Results==
==Reaper==
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===MathCounts===
I got 9th place in the longest game of Reaper, Game 18, and 16th in Game 19In game 20, I was 20th.  I also managed to get a score of 2797 in Boxy, the temporary game that existed on October 4th.
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In 2011, as a 7th grader, I qualified for the State Countdown Round.  In 2012, as an 8th grader, I qualified for National MathCounts.  Hopefully, this page will be updated when I know the results of the National competition.
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===AMCs===
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2012: 117 on AMC 10A, 127.5 on AMC 10B, 8 on AIME, 207.5 index for USAJMOThe cutoff was a 204.5, so I qualified for the USAJMOHopefully, this page will be updated when I know the results of the USAJMO.
 
==negativebplusorminus==
 
==negativebplusorminus==
 
My username is from the [[Quadratic formula | quadratic formula]], which states that the roots of the equation <math>ax^2+bx+c=0</math> are
 
My username is from the [[Quadratic formula | quadratic formula]], which states that the roots of the equation <math>ax^2+bx+c=0</math> are
 
<cmath>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</cmath>
 
<cmath>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</cmath>
 
which, when read aloud, is "negativebplusorminus..."
 
which, when read aloud, is "negativebplusorminus..."
==Signature==
 
Signature as of September 1st, 2011:
 
{| class="wikitable" style"border:thin solid gray;background:#eeffe;padding:10px;width:65%"
 
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<cmath>\sqrt{a+bi}=\sqrt{\frac{a+\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2}}+i\sqrt{\frac{-a+\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2}}</cmath>Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
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==Equations for the Roots of the Complex==
I swear on my honor that my work and my answers are my own; if I received help, credit is given.
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<cmath>\sqrt{a+bi}=\sqrt{\frac{a+\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2}}+i\sqrt{\frac{-a+\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2}}</cmath>
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I derived that equation myself, and I am quite proud of it.  I have a similar one for the fourth roots of <math>a+bi</math> which can be derived from inputting that equation into itself. I have also found various roots of unity in their radical forms during my spare time.
===Equation===
 
I derived that equation myself, and I am quite proud of it.  I have a similar one for the fourth roots of <math>a+bi</math> which can be derived from inputting that equation into itself.
 
==Notable Work==
 
Discovered <math>\sqrt{a+bi}</math> in terms of <math>a</math> and <math>b</math>, without trigonometry (not even using DeMoivre's theorems), and is noted for using mostly correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling in the [[Art of Problem Solving]] classes (see [[AoPS Online School]] for how this classroom operates).
 
 
==Spirographs==
 
==Spirographs==
I have created a great number of spirographs, each interesting and unique.  More can be found here: [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/blog.php?u=93546&].  Below is a sample:
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I have created a great number of spirographs, each interesting and unique.  More can be found on my [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/blog.php?u=93546& AoPS blog] (but you might have to look through a few pages of other stuff, too).  To view the entire collection, please visit [http://www.negativebplusorminus.blogspot.com negativebplusorminus.blogspot.com].  Here are some samples:
 
<asy>
 
<asy>
 
string s="Spirograph by user negativebplusorminus of the Art of Problem Solving forum. Please to not plagiarize; it is illegal and insulting.";
 
string s="Spirograph by user negativebplusorminus of the Art of Problem Solving forum. Please to not plagiarize; it is illegal and insulting.";
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path g=polargraph(f,-200pi,200pi,10000, operator --);
 
path g=polargraph(f,-200pi,200pi,10000, operator --);
 
draw(g, orange);</asy>
 
draw(g, orange);</asy>
 
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<asy>
Note that September 21 was one of the last days before AoPS changed the Wiki format.
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import graph;
==AoPS Wiki as of September 21, 2011==
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size(300);
__NOTOC__
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string s="for(real t,real u){return t^2u^3, store as f};";
__NOEDITSECTION__
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real f(real t) {return floor(t);}
<div style="float:right; width:25%; position: relative;">
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int p=25;
{{topics}}
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int n=45+p;
{{statistics}}
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path g=polargraph(f,-100pi,100pi,281, operator --);
 
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draw(g, blue);</asy>
</div>
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==Inspirographs==
{| class="wikitable" style"border:thin solid gray;background:#eeffe;padding:10px;width:65%"
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Another amazing creation of mine.  More can be found [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/blog.php?u=93546& here] (but you might have to look through a few pages of other stuff, too).
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To view the entire collection, please visit [http://www.negativebplusorminus.blogspot.com negativebplusorminus.blogspot.com].  Below are a few samples.
<span style="font-size:20px">Problem of the Day</span>
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<asy2>
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import graph3;
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import grid3;
{{:AoPSWiki:Problem of the Day/September 21, 2011}}
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import palette;
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size(400,300,IgnoreAspect);
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defaultrender.merge=true;
([[AoPSWiki_Talk:Problem of the Day/September 21, 2011|View Answer/Add Solution]])
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real f(pair z) {return sin(z.y)*(z.x^2+1)^(0.1*log(z.y^2+1));}
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surface s=surface(f,(-30,-30),(30,30),70,Spline);
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s.colors(palette(s.map(zpart),Rainbow()));
Welcome to the AoPSWiki! The AoPSWiki is a wiki (or a publicly editable online resource) project administered by the [[Art of Problem Solving]] for supporting educational content useful to avid math students. Unlike most online resources, the AoPSWiki is meant to be easily readable by even the least advanced student.  Also, the AoPSWiki, being a wiki, can be edited by anyone!
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draw(s,render(compression=Low,merge=true));
 
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grid3(XYZgrid);</asy2>
AoPSWiki runs on the [[MediaWiki]] software.
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<asy2>
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import graph3;
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import grid3;
 
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import palette;currentprojection=orthographic(1,5,0.2);
===Getting Started===
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size(400,300,IgnoreAspect);
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defaultrender.merge=true;
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real f(pair z) {return sin(z.x^2+z.y^2);}
If you don't know much about how to edit a wiki, you might want to read the [[AoPSWiki:Tutorial | tutorial]] and the [[Help:Contents|help files]]. You can also read [[AoPSWiki:What AoPSWiki is not|what AoPSWiki is not]].
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surface s=surface(f,(-2.95,-2.95),(2.95,2.95),70,Spline);
 
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s.colors(palette(s.map(zpart),Rainbow()));
Lastly, please read the [[AoPSWiki:Policy|policies]] of the AoPSWiki before editing, and [[AoPSWiki:What makes AoPSWiki different|why AoPSWiki is different from other online resources]].
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draw(s,render(compression=Low,merge=true));
 
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grid3(XYZgrid);</asy2>
Also, here are some tasks you can do if you want to help out on the AoPSWiki:
 
* Write/edit articles.
 
* Upload an image. ([[Help:Images|Learn how]])
 
* Add information useful to students of [[problem solving]].
 
* [[AoPSWiki:Site support|Support the AoPSWiki]].
 
* Let others know about the AoPSWiki.
 
 
 
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Revision as of 08:21, 12 April 2012

A AoPS member, National MathCounts qualifier, and USAJMO qualifier.

Contest Results

MathCounts

In 2011, as a 7th grader, I qualified for the State Countdown Round. In 2012, as an 8th grader, I qualified for National MathCounts. Hopefully, this page will be updated when I know the results of the National competition.

AMCs

2012: 117 on AMC 10A, 127.5 on AMC 10B, 8 on AIME, 207.5 index for USAJMO. The cutoff was a 204.5, so I qualified for the USAJMO. Hopefully, this page will be updated when I know the results of the USAJMO.

negativebplusorminus

My username is from the quadratic formula, which states that the roots of the equation $ax^2+bx+c=0$ are \[x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\] which, when read aloud, is "negativebplusorminus..."

Equations for the Roots of the Complex

\[\sqrt{a+bi}=\sqrt{\frac{a+\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2}}+i\sqrt{\frac{-a+\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2}}\] I derived that equation myself, and I am quite proud of it. I have a similar one for the fourth roots of $a+bi$ which can be derived from inputting that equation into itself. I have also found various roots of unity in their radical forms during my spare time.

Spirographs

I have created a great number of spirographs, each interesting and unique. More can be found on my AoPS blog (but you might have to look through a few pages of other stuff, too). To view the entire collection, please visit negativebplusorminus.blogspot.com. Here are some samples: [asy] string s="Spirograph by user negativebplusorminus of the Art of Problem Solving forum. Please to not plagiarize; it is illegal and insulting."; import graph; size(300); string s="for(real t,real u){return t^2u^3, store as f};"; real f(real t) {return t+log(t^2+t^4+1);} int p=15; int n=45+p; path g=polargraph(f,-200pi,200pi,10000, operator --); draw(g, orange);[/asy] [asy] import graph; size(300); string s="for(real t,real u){return t^2u^3, store as f};"; real f(real t) {return floor(t);} int p=25; int n=45+p; path g=polargraph(f,-100pi,100pi,281, operator --); draw(g, blue);[/asy]

Inspirographs

Another amazing creation of mine. More can be found here (but you might have to look through a few pages of other stuff, too). To view the entire collection, please visit negativebplusorminus.blogspot.com. Below are a few samples. <asy2> import graph3; import grid3; import palette; size(400,300,IgnoreAspect); defaultrender.merge=true; real f(pair z) {return sin(z.y)*(z.x^2+1)^(0.1*log(z.y^2+1));} surface s=surface(f,(-30,-30),(30,30),70,Spline); s.colors(palette(s.map(zpart),Rainbow())); draw(s,render(compression=Low,merge=true)); grid3(XYZgrid);</asy2> <asy2> import graph3; import grid3; import palette;currentprojection=orthographic(1,5,0.2); size(400,300,IgnoreAspect); defaultrender.merge=true; real f(pair z) {return sin(z.x^2+z.y^2);} surface s=surface(f,(-2.95,-2.95),(2.95,2.95),70,Spline); s.colors(palette(s.map(zpart),Rainbow())); draw(s,render(compression=Low,merge=true)); grid3(XYZgrid);</asy2>