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Gardner, Martin – Scientific American, 1978
Discusses the fraction system developed by the ancient Egyptians. Includes puzzles and number-theory problems. (MA)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Ancient History, Concept Formation, Fractions
Lewis, Harry R.; Papadimitriou, Christos H. – Scientific American, 1978
Reviews the mathematical properties of algorithms and problems which can not be resolved by present methods in mathematics. (SL)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Logic, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Logic
Pavelle, Richard; And Others – Scientific American, 1981
Describes the nature and use of computer algebra and its applications to various physical sciences. Includes diagrams illustrating, among others, a computer algebra system and flow chart of operation of the Euclidean algorithm. (SK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Astronomy, College Mathematics
