The triumph of Mathematics: 30 interesting historical problems in Mathematics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781087168357)

How did the Greeks calculate the radius of Earth and the distance to the Moon? How was found the complete method to solve third- and fourth-degree equations? How was attempted to calculate the time spent by a ship at sea in the fourteenth century ? What is Pell's equation and how is it solved? What method did Archimedes use to approximate the value of Pi? ... This book is a compilation of historical Mathematical problems since the fourth century BC. until the 17th century. Sorted chronologically and solved in a simple way so that everyone interested in Mathematics can understand their solution. Each problem begins with a brief historical introduction, continues with a complete solution supported by multiple tables, figures and examples, and ends with observations on the consequences deduced from it. High quality edition

Author: Victor Lauria
ISBN-10: 108716835X
ISBN-13: 9781087168357
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/21/2019
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d