Math/Chaos Theory
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In: Math
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
In: Math
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?
In: Math
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
In: Math
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...
In: Math
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...
In: Math
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...
In: Math
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...
In: Math/Chaos Theory (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
How long until Superbowl CII? What is LXIV + DCM? These are questions that most modern individuals could not reasonably know how to answer. more...
In: Chaos Theory
Using a simple algorithm and a die, this game is a mathematical experiment that creates a fractal pattern of the well-known Sierpinski triangle. more...
In: Math
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...
