Decimals are an important part of maths. However, many people find them difficult or confusing to work with. This article explains what they are and shows how to perform all four operations effectively.
Words: 850 Downloads: 0 Category: Math By: Jack BlairOn July 22nd, mathematicians, physicists, computer programmers and geeks of all kinds celebrate “Pi Approximation Day.” Using the European date notation of 22/7 as a fraction, an approximate value for pi of 3.142857… can be calculated. This article presents a not-too-difficult to understand history of pi as a timeless ratio in mathematics. Plus it offers a good excuse for people to throw a party that even parents and teachers can’t object to, because it’s educational!
Words: 832 Downloads: 0 Category: Math By: George BearThis article gives a brief introduction to the major sets of integers including the Natural Numbers, Whole Numbers, Negative Numbers, and the full set of Integers. It then gives a short tutorial on simple addition and subtraction, including the importance of negative numbers.
Words: 752 Downloads: 0 Category: Math By: Leigh WestkaffHow much more time must elapse before a trust fund kicks in, under the terms set by the will of an eccentric deceased and algebra-promoting relative? This article tells a story of Todd´s efforts to figure that out.
Words: 481 Downloads: 0 Category: Math By: William JamesTo solve or simplify equations in mathematics, a student must learn to apply certain properties or rules. Three of those properties are discussed in this article: the commutative property, the associative property, and the distributive property.
Words: 328 Downloads: 0 Category: Math By: Melissa J. MurphyThis is a recreational mathematics article that features computation to provide insight into a few different infinite series. One particular series that displays highly abnormal behavior is also investigated, with a few "open questions" about it given.
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