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Questions in Mathematics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John C. Smith

 
9780483623460: Questions in Mathematics (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483623466 ISBN 13: 9780483623460
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a historic approach to finding powers and roots with clear, step-by-step methods.

This edition presents practical arithmetic techniques that connect geometric ideas to numerical results, illustrated through worked examples and careful reasoning.

The book emphasizes a concrete, methodical path from premise to solution. It includes examples of extracting powers, analyzing intervals, and using illustrative tables to simplify complex calculations.

  • Learn how to count geometric figures and relate those counts to root values.
  • Follow worked examples that show cube and higher-power calculations in a hands-on way.
  • See how tables and structured steps can streamline difficult arithmetical tasks.
  • Understand the author’s rationale for the chosen methods and their historical context.

Ideal for readers who enjoy math history, methodical problem solving, and practical number tricks.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483623466
ISBN 13 
9780483623460
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
182