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The magic of math

Paperback • 2016 • English

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

By Benjamin, Arthur

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About the book

"The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you had in school. Using a delightful assortment of 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. You'll learn the key ideas of classic areas of mathematics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, but you'll also have fun fool...Show more

Groups and group theory
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Book details

ISBN

9780465096213

Publisher

Basic Books

Published year

2016

Language

English

Original title

The magic of math

Format

Paperback

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