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Two-Point Boundary Value Problems and the Method of Adjoints.
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Fay, Temple H.; Miller, H. Vincent – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses a numerical technique called the method of adjoints, turning a linear two-point boundary value problem into an initial value problem. Described are steps for using the method in linear or nonlinear systems. Applies the technique to solve a simple pendulum problem. Lists 15 references. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics, Higher Education
Computer Representation of Decimal Numbers.
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Schoaff, Eileen; Rising, Gerald – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Describes examples of rational representation as a guide for translating terminology and information encountered in manuals for computers. Discusses four limitations of the representation. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Mathematical Applications
A Classroom Note on Factoring and the Division Algorithm.
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Joyner, Virginia G.; Haggard, Paul W. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses how to express an n factorial as a product of powers of primes. Provides two examples and answers. Presents four related suggestions. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Division
Euclidean Circles and Their Modular Images.
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Austin, Joe Dan – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Shows a series of Euclidean equations using the Euclidean algorithm to get the greatest common divisor of two integers. Describes the use of the equations to generate a series of circles. Discusses computer generation of Euclidean circles and provides a BASIC program. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Software