| Description |
xvii, 506 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"The Handy Math Answer Book" is your complete introduction to the world of numbers, from their long history (and hints of the future) to how we use math in our everyday lives. |
| Contents |
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 -- Math in the humanities -- Everyday math -- Recreational math -- Mathematical resources -- Appendix 1 : measurement systems and conversion factors -- Appendix 2 : log table in base 10 for the numbers 1 through 10 -- Appendix 3 : common formulas for calculating areas and volumes of shapes. |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- Miscellanea.
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Arithmetic -- Miscellanea.
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| Added Author |
Svarney, Thomas E.
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| ISBN |
0780809629 |
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9780780809628 |
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1578591716 softcover |
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9781578591718 softcover |
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