Patterns in Mathematics: Problem Solving from Counting to ChaosThis entertaining and informative handbook helps readers with minimal math backgrounds gain a working command of math basics. By using innovative techniques including themes and narratives, the authors reveal essential math patterns. These patterns provide a framework which reveals the relationship between math and comtemporary multicultural topics. Pub 1/94. |
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THE BRAID OF PROBLEM | 1 |
EXERCISE SET 1 1 | 8 |
EXERCISE SET 1 2 | 27 |
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answer apportionment average bar graph calculator cards CHAPTER column Consider Construct contains counting curve data points described determine digits dimension display distribution entries equation example EXERCISE SET Explain EXPLORATION AND WRITING exponential Find the probability formula fractal fractal dimension frequency glide reflection golden ratio graphic inches Koch snowflake least logistic equation mathematicians mathematics mean median method million notation outcomes Pascal's triangle patterns percentage plot poll population possible prime numbers probability tree problem-solving PROBLEMS FOR EXPLORATION question represent rigid motion S₁ salary sample space scale scientific notation selected set builder notation set of data shown in Figure shows SOLUTION solve square stage standard deviation statement statistics subset subtasks Table Theorem tosses transition matrix tree diagram truth table Venn diagram vertical women