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Niven, Ivan – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1979
The question is addressed of choosing four points on the circumference of an ellipse so that the quadrilateral formed has maximum area. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics
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Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1973
Brief articles on topological regular solids giving a proof of Euler's Theorem and the Regularity Theorem; calculus theorems; including a limit theorem, the Law of the Man, and the Intermediate Value Theorem, applied to catching calves, drunk cowboys, and the border of Montana Respectively; and a discussion of the inequality tan A<A<sin A…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Enrichment
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Bushaw, D. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics
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Long, C. A. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1972
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
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Carleton, D. L. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1972
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Trigonometry
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Burton, Charles R.; Marosz, Wanda A. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1977
Described is the construction of a computerized test bank to generate and score tests in college algebra, trigonometry, and intermediate algebra; including a discussion of uses, advantages and disadvantages of computerized testing. (JLH)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computers, Higher Education
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Lange, L. H. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1976
Theorems about the hyperbola which are ordinarily introduced in calculus courses can be proved without using the calculus. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Curriculum
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Dundas, Kay – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1977
A class of triangles related to the Pythagorean triangles is described; theorems concerning this class are proved. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Curriculum, Geometry
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Usiskin, Zalman – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1979
Derivations of elementary trigonometric identities involving constants (namely, particular values of the sine function) are presented. (MK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics
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Green, Thomas M. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1976
Using a computer equipped with a plotter, graphs of linear equations and trigonometric identities can be produced. Examination of these graphs can aid in teaching solution of equations. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
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Perry, Donald; Miller, Wayne L. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1974
A mathematics contest, held to acquaint able high-school students with their area community college, is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Choice, Community Colleges, Enrollment