Descriptor
| College Mathematics | 5 |
| Higher Education | 5 |
| Number Systems | 5 |
| Numbers | 5 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Mathematical Applications | 2 |
| Mathematical Concepts | 2 |
| Mathematical Logic | 2 |
| Mathematics Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Materials | 2 |
| Algebra | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| MATYC Journal | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer… | 1 |
| Mathematics in School | 1 |
| School Science and Mathematics | 1 |
| Scientific American | 1 |
Author
| Francis, Richard L. | 1 |
| Jean, Roger V. | 1 |
| Johnson, Marjorie | 1 |
| Nicholson, A. R. | 1 |
| Pomerance, Carl | 1 |
| Travis, David L. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Guides - General | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 2 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Francis, Richard L. – MATYC Journal, 1977
The author shows how changing the restriction context of "Fermat's Last Theorem" alters the statement of impossibility. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Enrichment
Pomerance, Carl – Scientific American, 1982
Until recently the testing of a 100-digit number to determine whether it is prime or composite could have taken a century. However, in the past two years a method has been developed enabling a computer to determine the primality of an arbitrary number in about 40 seconds of running time. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedJean, Roger V.; Johnson, Marjorie – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes properties of Fibonacci numbers, including the law of recurrence and relationship with the Golden Ratio. Discussed are some applications of the numbers to sewage of towns on a river bank, resistances in electric circuits, and leafy stems in botany. Lists four references. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedTravis, David L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
A student noticed an interesting fact about the base two numerals for perfect numbers. Mathematical explanations for some questions are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computers, Higher Education, Mathematics
Peer reviewedNicholson, A. R. – Mathematics in School, 1989
Presents examples of 3-by-3 and 4-by-4 magic squares. Proves that the numbers 1 to 10 can not be fitted to the intersections of a pentagram and that the sum of the 4 numbers on each line is always 22. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Formulas
