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100 Great Problems of Elementary Mathematics
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Author/Editor: Heinrich Dörrie
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Problems that beset Archimedes, Newton, Euler, Cauchy, Gauss, Monge and other greats, ready to challenge today's would-be problem solvers. Among them: How is a sundial constructed? How can you calculate the logarithm of a given number without the use of logarithm table? No advanced math is required. ...  read more
 


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Problems that beset Archimedes, Newton, Euler, Cauchy, Gauss, Monge and other greats, ready to challenge today's would-be problem solvers. Among them: How is a sundial constructed? How can you calculate the logarithm of a given number without the use of logarithm table? No advanced math is required. Includes 100 problems with proofs.
Reprint of Triumph der Mathematik, 5th edition.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486613488
ISBN 13: 9780486613482
Author/Editor: Heinrich Dörrie
Format: Book
Page Count: 393
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Publication date: June 1965
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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