From Sudoku to Quantum Mechanics, Unraveling the Mysteries of
Mathematics!
What's the formula for changing intimidation to exhilaration? When it
comes to math, it's *The Handy Math Answer Book! From a history
dating back to prehistoric times and ancient Greece to how we use math
in our everyday lives, this fascinating and informative guide addresses
the basics of algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, and then
proceeds to practical applications. You'll find easy-to-follow
explanations of how math is used in daily financial and market reports,
weather forecasts, real estate valuations, games, and measurements of
all kinds. In an engaging question-and-answer format, more than 1,000
everyday math questions and concepts are tackled and explained,
including ... *
What are a googol and a googolplex?
What are some of the basic "building blocks" of geometry?
What is a percent?
How do you multiply fractions?
What are some of the mathematics behind global warming?
What does the philosophy of mathematics mean?
What is a computer"app"?
What's the difference between wet and dry measurements when you're
cooking?
How often are political polls wrong?
How do you figure out a handicap in golf and bowling?
How does the adult brain process fractions?
And many, many more!
For parents, teachers, students, and anyone seeking additional guidance
and clarity on their mathematical quest, The Handy Math Answer Book
is the perfect guide to understanding the world of numbers bridging the
gap between left- and right-brained thinking. Appendices on Measurements
and Conversion Factors plus Common Formulas for Calculating Areas and
Volumes of shapes are also included. Its helpful bibliography and
extensive index add to its usefulness.
