Recreational mathematics

Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics

Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics is a textbook in mathematics on problem solving techniques and their application to problems in recreational mathematics, intended as a textbook for general education courses in mathematics for liberal arts education students. It was written by Bonnie Averbach and Orin Chein, published in 1980 by W. H. Freeman and Company, and reprinted in 2000 by Dover Publications. (Wikipedia).

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4 Steps To Solve Any Problem

In this video I talk about a step by step process which you can follow to solve any problem. This problem solving process can be applied to any field of study such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, etc. You could even use this process to help you solve life problems.

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Unlocking the Mystery: 6 First Order Differential Equations with a Surprising Solution

Learn how to solve differential equations from Brilliant: 👉 https://brilliant.org/blackpenredpen/ (20% off with this link!) In this captivating video, we explore 6 different first-order differential equations (first-order linear, Bernoulli, separable, exact, almost-exact) that share the s

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Solve a two step equation with fractions

I make short, to-the-point online math tutorials. I struggled with math growing up and have been able to use those experiences to help students improve in math through practical applications and tips. If I helped you in this video, I would love to have you subscribe. My subscribers are my

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Pyramid of Circles | Can you Solve?

I make short, to-the-point online math tutorials. I struggled with math growing up and have been able to use those experiences to help students improve in math through practical applications and tips. If I helped you in this video, I would love to have you subscribe. My subscribers are my

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Solve Rational Equations | Rational Functions | Free Math Videos

In this video we will explore how to solve rational equations and label extraneous solutions. We will solve a variety of equations using multiple techniques. I make short, to-the-point online math tutorials. I struggled with math growing up and have been able to use those experiences to

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Eliminate the parameter to obtain the equation of a cubic function

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Lisa Rougetet - The Role of Mathematical Recreations in the 17th and 19th Centuries - CoM Apr 2021

The aim of this talk is to retrace the history of mathematical recreations since the first books entirely dedicated to them at the beginning of the 17th century and at the end of the 19th century, especially in Europe. I will explain what mathematical recreations were exactly when they fir

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How Math Can Help You Solve Real Life Problems

In this video I talk about how math can help you solve real life problems. In mathematics we spend most of our time either doing computational problems or sometimes proofs, but both require careful thought, and learning to think carefully is a result of doing lots of math. What do you all

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Exponential Equation | Can you Solve?

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Mathematical Games Hosted by Ed Pegg Jr. [Episode 1: Collection of Points and Lines]

Join Ed Pegg Jr. as he explores a variety of games and puzzles using Wolfram Language. In this episode, he features games and puzzles using points and lines. 2:36 Ed begins talking Follow us on our official social media channels. Twitter: https://twitter.com/WolframResearch/ Facebo

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Erik Demaine - Interview - G4G12 April 2016

Jordan Gold interviews Erik about his experiences at the Gathering 4 Gardner conference.

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Dana S Richards - Are You a Mathematician? - G4G14 April 2022

Martin Gardner is best known as a writer of recreational mathematics. It is often said he was not a mathematician; he said so himself. However he often contributed original results. These are found in math journals, his column and in the magic literature.

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History of Science and Technology Q&A (December 15, 2021)

Stephen Wolfram hosts a live and unscripted Ask Me Anything about the history of science and technology for all ages. Find the playlist of Q&A's here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Originally livestreamed at: https://twitch.tv/stephen_wolfram 0:00 Start stream 1:47 SW begins talking

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Jorge Nuno Silva - Tratado da Pratica D’Arismetyca (1519) by Gaspar Nycolas - CoM Apr 2021

This Tratado was the first mathematical text published in Portuguese. By then, the Portuguese had already been travelling to the East and trading was important, being also present at the European markets. Therefore, it was vital to educate in commercial arithmetic large numbers of people.

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How to find the equation of a circle by eliminating the parameter

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Mark Burstein - The Literary Englishman & the "Scientific American" - G4G14 Apr 2022

"The Literary Englishman and The Scientific American" discusses Martin Gardner's affinity for Lewis Carroll as expressed in his "Mathematical Games," where Carroll was the most mentioned individual over the life of the column. Along with various diversions and digressions, the lavishly ill

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Aubrey de Grey on his Mathematics Research and Longevity | Hadwiger- Nelson Problem.

I got lucky to have Dr. de Grey talk to me about his mathematics research and his academic life in general. In 2018, he proved that the chromatic number of a plane should be at least 5. The original paper can be found here: https://arxiv.org/abs/1804.02385 You can contact Aubrey via thi

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What are the three most important secrets every math student must know

http://www.freemathvideos.com presents: Learn math your way. My mission is to provide quality math education to everyone that is willing to receive it. This video is only a portion of a video course I have created as a math teacher. Please visit my website to join my mailing list, downloa

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Tiago Hirth - The First Recreational Mathematics Meeting - G4G14 Apr 2022

In 1935 and in 1937 the Congrès International de Récréation Mathématique took place respectively in Belgium and France. Spearheaded by Maurcie Kraitchick, who had made his name as editor of the Sphinx, Revue Mensuelle des Questions Récréatives and the La Mathématique des Jeux ou Récréatio

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