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Bidwell, James K. – College Mathematics Journal, 1986
A possible method of derivation of prescriptions for solving problems, found in Babylonian cuneiform texts, is presented. It is a kind of "geometric algebra" based mainly on one figure and the manipulation of or within various areas and segments. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts
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Flanders, Harley – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
A program for drawing a line segment is developed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
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Flanders, Harley – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
The article considers the problem of how to plot on the computer screen a circle with center (A,B) and radius R. Several different procedures are discussed and compared. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics