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- Largest known prime number: 2^13466917 - 1
- March 14th is referred to as "Pi Day"
- Earliest math text: 1900 BC, Mesopotamia
- 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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Mathematics is at the core of every branch of science and engineering.
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Branches of Mathematics
- Calculus: Studies the behavior of change in a function
- Geometry: A study of space and how differently shaped objects are oriented and sized within that space
- Trigonometry: A branch of geometry that focuses on the study of triangles
- Number Theory: Deals with the properties of numbers, most often it focuses on integers
- Probability: A quantitative study of chance and the likelihood/frequency that events will occur
- Differential Mathematics: Used to solve multivariable equations that include functions unknowns dependent on derivatives of the original functions
- Cryptography: Deals with coding and decoding information
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Math Concepts Explained
- MathTV.com - videos explaining many math concepts from basics through to calculus
- BetterExplained.com - a variety of tips and shortcuts for math, programming and communicating
- Paul's Online Math Notes - class notes and cheats sheets written by Paul Dawkins of Lamar University
- Ask Dr Math - forum for math students and teachers
- MathNerds - free math help from volunteers around the world
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Mathematics Questions
How would you define Mathematics? 2 AnswersHope this helps: The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. read more
What is the formula for calculating a percentage change? 1 Answernew value / old value * 100 = % Ex. 125/100 = 1.25 * 100 = 125% I guess that's really just a percentage of the original value not really a change. If you wante... read more
What elements of Mathematics did the Mayan understand? 1 AnswerWe are still trying to figure out everything they knew!! They did have a zero, and they used in it everyday math. The system they used was based on 20. See ... read more
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Mathematical Fields and Theories
- Wikipedia: Chaos Theory
- MathWorld: Number Theory
- Dictionary of the History of Ideas: Math & Logic
- Stevens Institute of Technology: The Hundred Greatest Theorems
- Wikipedia: Differential Equations
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