Math has frequently been used in design to provide precision in a way that is appealing to the eye. This can be seen in many ways, but one way is in intentional graphic design.  How is math used to design logos? How could you use it to create your own?

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If we pick any two distinct points on a circle, and connect them with a chord, the chord will divide the interior of the circle into two distinct, non-intersecting regions. How many regions do we get with 3, 4, or any number of points?

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We can model the number of regions in several different ways once we have a pattern to describe what's going on. 

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How far apart are two points on Earth? How many different ways can we answer this question?

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There are more ways than you might expect to find the distance between to points on Earth.

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