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A Beautiful Equation

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Euler gave us this jewel which is regarded by many as the most beautiful equation in mathematics; it has both elegance and simplicity. It is comprised of five fundamental numbers and the operations of addition, [more…]

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Going Round in Circles

2nd September 2019 OldTrout 0

Or : Multiplying by . The beginning of complex numbers is often attributed to Cardano (1501 – 1576).  Complex numbers provide a solution to the equation . They are an extension of the number system [more…]

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