Posts Tagged ‘mathematical story’
November 18th, 2008
by Valentin in Math fun
Did You Know That… 2=1?
No, this is not a commercial of any kind (trying to convince you that if you buy 1 you will get 2)! This is just a mathematical proof that 2=1. I remember that my math teacher in high school first showed me this. I was quite impressed! A few days ago I randomly encountered the proof and recalled it.
Here it is:
September 10th, 2008
by Tami in Math Learning, Parent Tips
A Mathematical Folktale: More Than Just a Bedtime Story
A few years ago, on a much-enjoyed trip down to Portland, Oregon, I visited Powell's Books. Whenever I visit Powell's, I tend to spend the better part of a day getting lost in the children's book section.
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