Download or read book Dr Math Explains Algebra written by The Math Forum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a Clear Introduction to Algebra -- Courtesy of Dr. Math ? ! You've made it through pre-algebra, but now things are getting harder in algebra class. Never fear! Dr. Math?-the popular online math resource-is here to help you figure out even the trickiest of your algebra problems. Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at the Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math? Explains Algebra, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic math concepts in a typical algebra class. You'll find plenty of hints and shortcuts for working with unknown quantities. Pretty soon, everything from linear equations to polynomials to factoring will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with all kinds of real-life problems. You won't find a better explanation of the world and language of algebra anywhere!
Download or read book Dr Math Explains Algebra written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents questions and answers on standard algebra topics such as linear equations, polynomials, factoring, square roots, and quadratic equations.
Download or read book Dr Math Introduces Geometry written by The Math Forum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-08-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You, Too, Can Understand Geometry - Just Ask Dr. Math! Have you started studying geometry in math class? Do you get totally lost trying to find the perimeter of a rectangle or the circumference of a circle? Don't worry. Grasping the basics of geometry doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. Dr. Math-the popular online math resource-is here to help! Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at The Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math Introduces Geometry, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic concepts of geometry, from lines, rays, and angles to measuring three-dimensional objects and applying geometry in the real world. Pretty soon, everything from recognizing types of quadrilaterals to finding surface area to counting lines of symmetry will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with tricky problems submitted by other kids who are just as confused as you are. You won't find a better introduction to the world and language of geometry anywhere!
Download or read book Dr Math Presents More Geometry written by The Math Forum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You, too, can understand geometry -- just ask Dr. Math! Are things starting to get tougher in geometry class? Don't panic. Dr. Math--the popular online math resource--is here to help you figure out even the trickiest of your geometry problems. Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at The Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math Presents More Geometry, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students in a typical geometry class. You'll also find plenty of hints and shortcuts for using coordinate geometry, finding angle relationships, and working with circles. Pretty soon, everything from the Pythagorean theorem to logic and proofs will make more sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with all kinds of real-life problems. You won't find a better explanation of high school geometry anywhere!
Download or read book Greek Mathematical Thought and the Origin of Algebra written by Jacob Klein and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important study focuses on the revival and assimilation of ancient Greek mathematics in the 13th-16th centuries, via Arabic science, and the 16th-century development of symbolic algebra. 1968 edition. Bibliography.
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Download or read book A Mind for Numbers written by Barbara A. Oakley and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. In her book, she offers you the tools needed to get a better grasp of that intimidating but inescapable field.
Download or read book Algebra I For Dummies written by Mary Jane Sterling and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2001-09-29 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most commonly asked questions in a mathematics classroom is, "Will I ever use this stuff in real life?" Some teachers can give a good, convincing answer; others hem and haw and stare at the floor. The real response to the question should be, "Yes, you will, because algebra gives you power" – the power to help your children with their math homework, the power to manage your finances, the power to be successful in your career (especially if you have to manage the company budget). The list goes on. Algebra is a system of mathematical symbols and rules that are universally understood, no matter what the spoken language. Algebra provides a clear, methodical process that can be followed from beginning to end to solve complex problems. There's no doubt that algebra can be easy to some while extremely challenging to others. For those of you who are challenged by working with numbers, Algebra I For Dummies can provide the help you need. This easy-to-understand reference not only explains algebra in terms you can understand, but it also gives you the necessary tools to solve complex problems. But rest assured, this book is not about memorizing a bunch of meaningless steps; you find out the whys behind algebra to increase your understanding of how algebra works. In Algebra I For Dummies, you'll discover the following topics and more: All about numbers – rational and irrational, variables, and positive and negative Figuring out fractions and decimals Explaining exponents and radicals Solving linear and quadratic equations Understanding formulas and solving story problems Having fun with graphs Top Ten lists on common algebraic errors, factoring tips, and divisibility rules. No matter if you're 16 years old or 60 years old; no matter if you're learning algebra for the first time or need a quick refresher course; no matter if you're cramming for an algebra test, helping your kid with his or her homework, or coming up with next year's company budget, Algebra I For Dummies can give you the tools you need to succeed.
Download or read book Mathematics and the Physical World written by Morris Kline and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stimulating account of development of mathematics from arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, to calculus, differential equations, and non-Euclidean geometries. Also describes how math is used in optics, astronomy, and other phenomena.
Download or read book Concepts of Modern Mathematics written by Ian Stewart and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this charming volume, a noted English mathematician uses humor and anecdote to illuminate the concepts of groups, sets, subsets, topology, Boolean algebra, and other mathematical subjects. 200 illustrations.
Download or read book Algebra in Words written by Gregory P Bullock and published by Gregory P. Bullock. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are seeking clarity and success in learning (or teaching) algebra, this is the book you are looking for. One of the biggest missing factors in math education is communication. This book provides that missing element. It is a personal tutor by your side, translating the math into words, explaining what things mean, giving you clues to look for, and telling you how to solve problems.This guide focuses on all the important topics of algebra including:-Linear Equations-Systems of Linear Equations-Factoring-Trinomials-Quadratic Equations-Complex Rational Expressions-Powers and RadicalsThis book explains this seemingly complicated subject through unique sections you won't find in any other study guide such as:-Obscure Properties of Zero, One and Negatives-The Real Order of Operations-The Prime Number Multiples Table-Is 51 a Prime Number?-GCF vs. LCD-What Does "Undefined" Mean?-Parallel & Perpendicular Lines on a Graph-What Does "Solving in Terms of" Mean?-The Wrong Way to Simplify a Rational Expression-The Part Everyone Forgets (The Last Step of the Quadratic Equation)-Special Words for Special Cases-Prime vs. No Solution-The All-LCD Method-Cross-Multiplying vs. Cross Cancelling-List of Common Radical Fingerprints-Manipulating & Simplifying Radicals-The Two Meanings of "Cancelling Out"-What Does "Error" on a Calculator Mean?-Scientific Notation on Your Calculator-FMMs (Frequently Made Mistakes).This book contains:-Step-by-step instructions-Annotated examples-Detailed descriptions-Detailed Table of Contents for quick topic referencingAnd:-will help you process what you see and hear-will tell you how to write and speak the math-highlights the most commonly made mistakes-connects key topics that cross through different chaptersThis is the perfect resourceto help you with homework or prepare for an exam. It will help any middle school, high school or college student solidify the important fundamentals used in Basic Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Introductory Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus and even Calculus.By the author of GRADES, MONEY, HEALTH: The Book Every College Student Should Read (2010), this is the book every math student should have.Utilize this book to get a clearer understanding of algebra, to improve your grades... and to learn why GEMA is the new PEMDAS!This book makes a great gift for 8th grade, junior high and high school (college bound) graduates.
Download or read book Proposals for Research written by Gerry Stahl and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My career has usually been funded by grants. Here are some of the proposals I wrote at the University of Colorado and at Drexel University. Successful grant proposals are tricky to write. The ones reproduced here might provide helpful examples. They may also provide explicit statements of some of the goals of my research over the years.
Download or read book Basic Algebra written by Anthony W. Knapp and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-07-28 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Algebra and Advanced Algebra systematically develop concepts and tools in algebra that are vital to every mathematician, whether pure or applied, aspiring or established. Together, the two books give the reader a global view of algebra and its role in mathematics as a whole. The presentation includes blocks of problems that introduce additional topics and applications to science and engineering to guide further study. Many examples and hundreds of problems are included, along with a separate 90-page section giving hints or complete solutions for most of the problems.
Download or read book Educating Learning Technology Designers written by Chris DiGiano and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What knowledge and skills do designers of learning technologies need? What is the best way to train them to create high-quality educational technologies? Distilling the wisdom of expert instructors and designers, this cutting-edge guide offers a clear, accessible balance of theory and practical examples. This cutting-edge guide: synthesizes learning, instructional design, and educational technology perspectives on learning-centered technology — highlighting how interdisciplinary work is driving the fields of the learning sciences and technology design and development offers helpful resources for both faculty and students — including descriptions of a variety of successful courses in learning technology design, examples of student work with commentary by instructors and students, and discussions of "lessons learned" in course development includes a "To the Student" chapter that speaks in plain language about what is exciting and challenging about creating technology for kids Directed to university instructors working with students on developing educational software projects and to managers leading learning technologies development teams, this book is a valuable resource for guiding and inspiring the next generation of designers of learning technologies.
Download or read book Algebra from A to Z written by Adolph Winkler Goodman and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains algebra from basic concepts to college-level skills.
Download or read book A Programmer s Introduction to Mathematics written by Jeremy Kun and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-17 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Programmer's Introduction to Mathematics uses your familiarity with ideas from programming and software to teach mathematics. You'll learn about the central objects and theorems of mathematics, including graphs, calculus, linear algebra, eigenvalues, optimization, and more. You'll also be immersed in the often unspoken cultural attitudes of mathematics, learning both how to read and write proofs while understanding why mathematics is the way it is. Between each technical chapter is an essay describing a different aspect of mathematical culture, and discussions of the insights and meta-insights that constitute mathematical intuition. As you learn, we'll use new mathematical ideas to create wondrous programs, from cryptographic schemes to neural networks to hyperbolic tessellations. Each chapter also contains a set of exercises that have you actively explore mathematical topics on your own. In short, this book will teach you to engage with mathematics. A Programmer's Introduction to Mathematics is written by Jeremy Kun, who has been writing about math and programming for 10 years on his blog "Math Intersect Programming." As of 2020, he works in datacenter optimization at Google.The second edition includes revisions to most chapters, some reorganized content and rewritten proofs, and the addition of three appendices.
Download or read book The Little Book of Mathematical Principles Theories Things written by Robert Solomon and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book makes serious math simple—with more than 120 laws, theorems, paradoxes, and more explained in jargon-free terms. The Little Book of Mathematical Principles provides simple, clear explanations for the principles, equations, paradoxes, laws, and theorems that form the basis of modern mathematics. It is a refreshingly engaging tour of Fibonacci numbers, Euclid's Elements, and Zeno's paradoxes, as well as other fundamental principles such as chaos theory, game theory, and the game of life. Renowned mathematics author Dr. Robert Solomon simplifies the ancient discipline of mathematics and provides fascinating answers to intriguing questions, such as: What is the greatest pyramid?, What is a perfect number?, and Is there a theory for stacking oranges?
