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Pythagoras' Theorem is a profound result that has allowed mathematicians to cut corners for centuries, and is surely among the greatest in all mathematics. more...
By: Steven Slater
Both a mathematical constant and an irrational value, the quest to find pi has absorbed mathematicians' minds for millennia. more...
Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal Number Systems
By: Martin Bell
Computers store data using binary numbers. Binary numbers take up space to write down, so the octal and hexadecimal number systems are used to abbreviate them. more...
Prime factors help when determining least common denominators and multiples. Prime factorization finds all the numbers (factors) which make up a larger number. more...
How to Prove Pythagoras Theorem
By: Martin Bell
Pythagoras Theorem is one of the best known formulae in mathematics, and one simple proof is demonstrated, along with some background about Pythagoras himself. more...
What Does FOIL Mean in Mathematics?
Just like PEMDAS, FOIL is another acronym or mnemonic seen often in math classes. What does it mean though and how do students use "foiling" in their homework? more...
Order of Operations in Mathematics
Many learned the Great Lakes as HOMES, but who knew such great mnemonics are now used in math classes? One prime example is PEMDAS in teaching the order of operations. more...
By: Isaac M. McPhee
In 1970, British mathematician John Conway invented "The Game of Life," which became increasingly popular throughout the nineteen seventies among math enthusiasts. more...
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Throughout mathematical history, thinkers have attempted to come up with a great many methods by which to discover prime numbers. Eratosthenes' was perhaps the simplest. more...
By: Beverly Bright
Erno Rubik, inventor of the original Rubik's Cube, has invented the Rubik's 360 puzzle, unveiled on February 5, 2009 at the German toy industry fair. more...
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Archimedes is highly regarded in many circles. It was his remarkable mind - unrivaled but for a few individuals in history - which led to his legendary historical status. more...
By: Scott Hermanson
Solving multi-variable systems is easy. All it takes is patience through a few easy steps. more...
By: Nicolas McGregor
Mathematicians at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) were celebrating last night after discovering a new 13 million digit Mersenne Prime Number. more...
What is Differential Geometry?
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Differential Geometry is a form of advanced mathematics which deals with the properties of continuous manifolds in multiple dimensions, using basic tools of calculus. more...
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