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The magic of math : solving for x and figuring out why

The magic of math : solving for x and figuring out why

Book 2015

Using many examples--from ice cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and making magic squares--this book empowers you to see the beauty, simplicity, and truly magical properties behind those formulas and equations that once left your head spinning. The key ideas of classical mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, with bonus fun fooling around with Fibonacci numbers, investigating infinity, and marveli...