عنوان

Beyond the quadratic formula /

(Number (ISBN

0883857839

(Number (ISBN

9780883857830 (hardback)

Erroneous ISBN

9781614441120 (electronic)

Number

b417728

Title Proper

Beyond the quadratic formula /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Ron Irving.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xvi, 228 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations ;

Dimensions

24 cm

Series Title

Classroom resource materials

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-221) and index.

Text of Note

Polynomials -- Quadratic polynomials -- Cubic polynomials -- Complex numbers -- Cubic polynomials, II -- Quartic polynomials -- Higher-degree polynomials.

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Text of Note

The quadratic formula, discovered independently by many ancient scholars, is a familiar sight to anyone who has studied mathematics. Less well known are formulas for the solutions of cubic and quartic equations whose discoveries were among the high points of sixteenth-century mathematics. Their study forms the heart of this book, as part of the broader theme that a polynomial's coefficients can be used to obtain detailed information on its roots. A closing chapter offers glimpses into the theory of higher-degree polynomials, concluding with a proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra. The book is designed for self-study, with exercises and historical notes provided throughout. It is ideal for high school students eager to go beyond the standard curriculum, undergraduates who desire an in-depth look at a topic they may have unwittingly skipped over, or teachers looking for ways to enhance their presentation of this fascinating topic.--Publisher description.

Algebra.

Polynomials.

Number

Class number

Book number

Irving, Ronald S.,1952-

Date of Transaction

20140505031621.0

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Electronic name

[Book]

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