The magic of math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why
Arthur Benjamin
Why was it not possible earlier to learn about numbers, algebra and geometry in such a fascinating way? Why it was impossible to immediately explain why we need all these parabolas, integrals and probabilities. It turns out that mathematics surrounds us. She is everywhere! A fountain of water flows along a parabola, and engineers use the properties of the parabola to calculate the flight path of aircraft and satellites. Using integrals, you can calculate how much linoleum you need to cover a non-rectangular room. And the ability to calculate the probability of an event will help you win at poker. The Magic of Math is the book you dreamed about in school. Everything that used to make my head spin now turns out to be simple and clear: Pascal's triangle, mathematical infinity, the magical properties of numbers, the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio. And professional magician Arthur Benjamin shares the secrets of mathematical tricks. Demonstrate them - your viewers will definitely reach for calculators to recalculate.
