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Computer Corner: Spreadsheets, Power Series, Generating Functions, and Integers.
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Snow, Donald R. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Implements a table algorithm on a spreadsheet program and obtains functions for several number sequences such as the Fibonacci and Catalan numbers. Considers other applications of the table algorithm to integers represented in various number bases. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
The Simplex Method of Linear Programming on Microcomputer Spreadsheets.
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Hsiao, Frank S. T. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Shows step-by-step use of spreadsheets with an example from linear programing using the Simplex method. Describes pivot choosing and partial Gauss-Jordan elimination procedures. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Linear Programing
Computer Corner. A Rich Differential Equation for Computer Demonstrations.
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Banks, Bernard W. – College Mathematics Journal, 1990
Presents an example using a computer to illustrate concepts graphically in an introductory course on differential equations. Discusses the algorithms of the computer program displaying the solutions to an equation and the inclination field of the equation. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Classroom Computer Capsules.
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Yates, Daniel S.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1990
Presents examples of using the computer to enhance teaching function evaluation using BASIC, Riemann sums using MAPLE computer algebra systems, and linear programing using MATLAB. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software