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Everything you need to know about 100 key mathematical concepts condensed into easy-to-understand sound bites designed to stick in your memory and give you an instant grasp of the concept.On each topic, you''ll start with a helicopter overview of the subject, which will give you an introduction to the idea and some context surrounding it. Next, you''ll zoom in on the core elements of the theory, with clear explanation of each point to make sure you really understand the concept, along with simple examples that everyone can follow. Finally, you''ll be given a one-liner hack to really make the theory stick in your mind. The perfect introduction to algebra, logic, probability and much more, this is a great new way to learn about the most important mathematical ideas and concepts in a way that makes them easy to recall even months after reading the book.Topics covered include:NumbersAlgebraLogicGeometryProbabilityComputer scienceApplied mathematicsMechanicsStatisticsSet Theory
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Behind every important scientific discovery there is an equation. They are far from baffling, and now you too can understand their power and beauty! Discover the 50 equations that have led to incredible discoveries, ground-breaking technology and have shaped our understanding of the world.From much heralded classics as e=mc2 and Pythagoras''s Theorem, to Fuzzy Logic and Google PageRank, each equation is tackled head-on, broken down and explained in a unique, entertaining way so that you understand exactly how it works and why it''s worth knowing about. Innovative illustrations and accessible text help you understand each equation''s function, individual elements and development.Along the way you''ll discover some surprising stories about the people behind the discoveries and how their brilliant insights resulted in ideas and technology we now take for granted. Covering geometry, technology, science, chance and mathematical theory, The Secret Life of Equations will enlighten and entertain in equal measure.Chapters include:Geometry and NumberTrigonometry; Fibonacci Numbers; The Fundamental Theorem of CalculusScienceNewton''s Second Law; Universal Gravitation; EntropyTechnologyThe Cross-Ratio; De Morgan''s Laws; Quaternion RotationChance and UncertaintyThe Exponential Distribution; The Normal Distribution; The Chi-Square Test