Joy of X: How Algebra Shapes Your Daily Life - Couverture rigide

Willers, Michael

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0550105239 ISBN 13 : 9780550105233

Editeur : Chambers, 2009

Synopsis

Understand algebra and all other branches of mathematics and arithmetic will suddenly open up in front of you. The Joy of x is a collection of problems -- some with practical applications, others designed as purely theoretical puzzles -- designed to explain the basic elements of algebra to everyone, no matter what their level of mathematical ability. Although it can be read from cover to cover, The Joy of x can also be read on a potluck basis, picking a page or problem at random. Its easy-to-follow format guides the reader through this fascinating subject, with a combination of exercises, profiles and background information. - Discover what a formula really is, how to calculate mortgage interest, plan a journey time, or simply enjoy the theory and history of algebra - Combines background information with absorbing problems and puzzles - Explores the lives and discoveries of key mathematicians from the history of algebra

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Throughout Michael Willers's school years, the one subject that provided light was mathematics and, later, science. He is a mathematics teacher of nearly 30 years' experience, and has a Masters degree on mathematical connections to subjects such as art and philosophy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chambers
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0550105239
• ISBN 13: 9780550105233
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176
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• Personne responsable: non disponible