Think math is boring? Think again! Algebra to Calculus: Unlocking
Math's Amazing Power tells the story of algebra and calculus to
explore the surprising, fascinating and sometimes mind-boggling
evolution of mathematics through the ages. How do you make a
decision with numbers? You have to use a kind of math called
Boolean algebra. It's a little strange because it only ever uses
two numbers 1 or 0, and 1+1 always equals 1. Despite this
weirdness, this algebra is used to create the nanoscale circuits in
every microchip. Do you want to know more? Written to engage,
entertain and enthuse readers young and old, Algebra to Calculus:
Unlocking Math's Amazing Power takes an entirely new approach to
the wonderful world of mathematics. Along the way, readers will
meet with geniuses, such as Diophantus and Newton, who figured out
how to turn math problems into general techniques that worked
whatever the situation. Readers will not only learn how computer
chips process their programs, but also how a smartphone knows where
it is, what the link is between snowflakes, cannonballs and wine
barrels, and how Carl Gauss figured out how to add up all the
numbers between 1 and 100 in less than a minute when he was just 10
years old! Algebra to Calculus: Unlocking Math's Amazing Power
shows there is a lot more going on than just x + y = z.
General
Imprint: |
Shelter Harbor Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2018 |
Authors: |
Mike Goldsmith
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Dimensions: |
228 x 190 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
168 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-62795-117-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-62795-117-2 |
Barcode: |
9781627951173 |
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