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Mathematics Teaching, 1980
Four different types of problems from graph theory are presented and discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Graphs, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedPollak, Henry – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Possible ways of mechanization for counting using a binary system are discussed. Shows a binary representation of the numbers and geometric models having eight triples of lamps. Provides three problem sets. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Geometric Constructions, Geometry
Peer reviewedJoyner, Virginia G.; Haggard, Paul W. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses how to express an n factorial as a product of powers of primes. Provides two examples and answers. Presents four related suggestions. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Division
Peer reviewedMathematics 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
