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Pinchback, C. L.; Tomer, Damber S. – Mathematics Teacher, 2002
Discusses an algorithm from Vedic mathematics that has similarities to FOIL and the standard algorithm for multiplication. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education
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Walbesser, Henry H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Computational algorithms appearing in early American arithmetic text are discussed. (SD)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Division, Mathematical Applications
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Staib, John; Staib, Larry – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The patterns of the coefficients in the expansion of (x + y +z)n are discussed, and a recursive property is developed as a generalization of the Pascal triangle. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics
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Sullivan, John J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
Problems with apportioning seats within the House of Representatives every 10 years are discussed. The history of the problem and the nature of the politics involved are reviewed, and the current method in use is detailed along with its flaws. A call for a more sensible system is made. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education
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Staib, John – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
An approach to using the method of least squares, a scheme for computing the best-fitting line directly from a set of points, is detailed. The material first looks at fitting a numerical value to a set of numbers. This provides tools for solving the line-fitting problem. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models
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Pizarro, Antonio – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Develops a general computer algorithm to obtain a magic square having a number of rows that is a multiple of four. Presents a BASIC program and sample runs. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Software
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Mathematics Teacher, 1980
The method used at airports in determining the cloud height at night is presented. Several problems, the equation used, and a simple design of an alidade (an instrument that shows cloud heights directly) are also included. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
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Knill, George – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
The formula used by the telephone company to determine long distance charges is presented and several sample problems are included. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Enrichment Activities, Geometric Concepts