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Zirkel, Gene – MATYC Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphs, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Francis, Richard L. – MATYC Journal, 1977
The author shows how changing the restriction context of "Fermat's Last Theorem" alters the statement of impossibility. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Enrichment
Basor, Estelle – MATYC Journal, 1978
Sums for divergent series that were seriously considered by eighteenth century mathematicians are shown to have reappeared as result of new interpretations for divergent series that make these previous conclusions valid. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, History, Instructional Materials
Sher, Lawrence – MATYC Journal, 1977
The author states and proves a relationship between the standard deviation and the range of any distribution. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instruction, Mathematical Applications
Koehler, Vincent – MATYC Journal, 1977
A sequence of ellipses and a sequence of hyperbolas, both graphically approaching some parabola, are expressed algebraically and then shown to approach the parabola. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, College Mathematics, Higher Education
Brown, Sue – MATYC Journal, 1977
Selected examples of definitions, rules, and techniques found in several mathematics textbooks circa 1776 are presented. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, Educational Trends, Eighteenth Century Literature, Mathematical Enrichment
Carry, L. Ray; Wooldridge, Glyn K. – MATYC Journal, 1981
A problem considered an interesting challenge to students with a good command of algebra and trigonometry is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Vest, Floyd – MATYC Journal, 1980
A mathematical treatment of the relationship between driving speed and fuel efficiency is presented. The material involves applications of exponentials, logarithms, and elementary calculus, and is intended to be enrichment material for secondary and lower college mathematics classes. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Enrichment Activities, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
Eisner, Milton P. – MATYC Journal, 1980
Mathematical problems associated with computing the proper apportionment of Representatives to the United States Congress are reviewed. (MP)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Materials
