Blogs Posts in Mathematics category; 21 blog posts

Indias Scientific Heritage-XX India: Father of Mathematics

Later on, many mathematicians like Aryabhatta, Bhaskaracharya, Shridhar, etc. were seen in the country. Of them Bhaskara-charya wrote Siddhanth Shiromani in 1150. This great book has four parts: (1) Leelavati, (2) Algebra, (3) Goladhyaya, a [...]

Posted On : Aug, 23 2007 | Comments : 4

What is in your Math Curriculum for Next Year?

Are you wondering what type of math concepts you'll be facing next year? Why not check out what typical courses of study or curricula indicate on a grade by grade basis from pre-school to college level? Take a look at this listing which ta [...]

Posted On : Jul, 16 2007 | Comments : 0

Simultaneous Equations

Simultaneous equation is one of the most important part of modern mathematics. It covers both advanced and lower level of mathematical topics. There are two types of simultaneous equations, Linear and non-linear. Linear simultaneous equa [...]

Posted On : Jun, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Algebra

Algebra is a branch of mathematics concerning the study of structure, relation and quantity. The name is derived from the article written by the Persian mathematician Muhammad bin Mūsā al-Khwārizmī titled Al-Kitab al-Jab [...]

Posted On : Apr, 25 2007 | Comments : 0

Euler's Beautiful Equation

Sunday, April 15, is the 300th birthday of Leonhard Euler (pronounced "oiler"), one of the most important mathematicians ever to have lived. His works help form the foundation of nearly all areas of mathematics, including calcul [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

The Square-Cube Law

You probably remember watching B movies when you were a kid. You know the type—the kind where giant ants take over the world or some other equally terrorizing, but implausible, thing happens. If you still lay awake at night worrying t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

It Took 100 Years, But Key Maths Conundrum is Finally Cracke...

A mathematical problem that remained unsolved for more than a century has finally been cracked by an international team of 18 scientists. The puzzle, which is so complex that its handwritten proof would cover an area the size of Manhattan, [...]