The Handy Math Answer Book.
Title:
The Handy Math Answer Book.
Author:
Barnes-Svarney, Patricia.
ISBN:
9781578593866
Personal Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (547 pages)
Series:
The Handy Answer Book Series
Contents:
Front Cover -- About Author -- Half Title -- Copyright -- Book Title -- Contents -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- The History of Mathematics -- Mathematics throughout History -- Math Basics -- Foundations of Mathematics -- Algebra -- Geometry and Trigonometry -- Mathematical Analysis -- Applied Mathematics -- Math in the Physical Sciences -- Math in the Natural Sciences -- Math in Engineering -- Math in Computing -- Everyday Math -- Recreational Math -- Mathematical Resources -- Appendix I: Measurement Systems and Conversion Factors -- Appendix II: Common Formulas for Calculating Areas and Volumes of Shapes -- Index.
Abstract:
From modern-day challenges such as balancing a checkbook, following the stock market, buying a home, and figuring out credit card finance charges to appreciating historical developments by Pythagoras, Archimedes, Newton, and other mathematicians, this engaging resource addresses more than 1,000 questions related to mathematics. Organized into chapters that cluster similar topics in an easily accessible format, this reference provides clear and concise explanations about the fundamentals of algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, and other branches of mathematics. It contains the latest mathematical discoveries, including newly uncovered historical documents and updates on how science continues to use math to make cutting-edge innovations in DNA sequencing, superstring theory, robotics, and computers. With fun math facts and illuminating figures, The Handy Math Answer Book explores the uses of math in everyday life and helps the mathematically challenged better understand and enjoy the magic of numbers.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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