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... Suppose we consider the following experiment: Toss a coin until we observe two heads in succession for the first time. One may ask for the probability of this event. Intuitively, one feels that the solution to this problem may be related to the Fibonacci sequence; and, in fact, this is so. More gene ...
... Suppose we consider the following experiment: Toss a coin until we observe two heads in succession for the first time. One may ask for the probability of this event. Intuitively, one feels that the solution to this problem may be related to the Fibonacci sequence; and, in fact, this is so. More gene ...
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... At the end of the sixteenth century the Dutch mathematician Stevin advocating in his treatise The Dime the extension of the Hindu system of numeration from finite to infinite decimals, expressed great wonderment at the creative power of zero, at the ability it gave the principle of place notation t ...
... At the end of the sixteenth century the Dutch mathematician Stevin advocating in his treatise The Dime the extension of the Hindu system of numeration from finite to infinite decimals, expressed great wonderment at the creative power of zero, at the ability it gave the principle of place notation t ...
Modular Diagonal Quotient Surfaces (Survey)
... κ(Z̃N,ε ) = min(2, pg (Z̃N,ε ) − 1), where, as before, pg (Z̃N,ε ) denotes the geometric genus of Z̃N,ε . In particular, Z̃N,ε is a rational surface if and only pg = 0. Similarly, Z̃N,ε is of general type if and only if pg ≥ 3. In fact, the rough classification type of the surface Z̃N,ε is completel ...
... κ(Z̃N,ε ) = min(2, pg (Z̃N,ε ) − 1), where, as before, pg (Z̃N,ε ) denotes the geometric genus of Z̃N,ε . In particular, Z̃N,ε is a rational surface if and only pg = 0. Similarly, Z̃N,ε is of general type if and only if pg ≥ 3. In fact, the rough classification type of the surface Z̃N,ε is completel ...
Elementary mathematics
Elementary mathematics consists of mathematics topics frequently taught at the primary or secondary school levels. The most basic topics in elementary mathematics are arithmetic and geometry. Beginning in the last decades of the 20th century, there has been an increased emphasis on problem solving. Elementary mathematics is used in everyday life in such activities as making change, cooking, buying and selling stock, and gambling. It is also an essential first step on the path to understanding science.In secondary school, the main topics in elementary mathematics are algebra and trigonometry. Calculus, even though it is often taught to advanced secondary school students, is usually considered college level mathematics.