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Kiernan, Gerard – College Mathematics Journal, 1985
Provides several algorithms that use extended precision methods to compute large factorials exactly. The programs are written in BASIC and PASCAL. The approach used for computing N considers how large N is, how the built-in limitation on exact integer representation can be bypassed, and how long it takes to compute N. (JN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Software
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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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Gantner, T. E. – College Mathematics Journal, 1984
An efficient division algorithm is developed, using a computer program, to convert any positive fraction to its decimal representation. The computer program listing is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Software
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Wright, Tommy – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Describes the algorithm used to select a simple random sample of certain size without having to list all possible samples and a justification based on Pascal's triangle. Provides testing results by various computers. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Reiter, Harold; Ritchie, David – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
This article develops an algorithm to find all solutions to the problem, making all sums of a hexagram's nine lines the same. It shows how to exploit the geometric structure of the hexagram and its group of automorphisms. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation
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Snow, Donald R. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Implements a table algorithm on a spreadsheet program and obtains functions for several number sequences such as the Fibonacci and Catalan numbers. Considers other applications of the table algorithm to integers represented in various number bases. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software