Beyond the Quadratic Formula |
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| Author:
| Irving, Ron |
| Series title: | Classroom Resource Materials Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4704-5176-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society
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| Imprint: | MAA Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $55.00USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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The discovery of formulas for solutions of cubic and quartic equations was the high point of 16th 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.
The discovery of formulas for solutions of cubic and quartic equations was the high point of 16th 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.