For Monday Sep 14th:
- Read the handout.
(p1–2) look at the highlighted example of solving word problems by arithmetic, i.e. without algebra
(p3–5) the method of false position
(p6–16) Section 2.5 on Babylonian mathematics
(p17–23) Plimpton 322
- Think about problem 19 from the previous handout, can you do this by arithmetic? What about problems 3 and 9 from Section 2.5?
HW1 Due Wed Sep 16th
Give at least three examples of topics you think count as mathematics and you would like to know more about.
Give at least two examples of topics that seem related to mathematics, but maybe don’t count as mathematics. (e.g. numerology)
Give an example of how you use math in everyday life. How would this be different 100 years ago? 1000 years ago?
Describe a method for converting fractions into base 60. Use it find 1/11 in base 60.