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Peer reviewedPlett, Stephen – AMATYC Review, 1989
Presents a theorem and its converse to generate all of the primitive Pythagorean quadruples. Provides a BASIC program generating them. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education
Peer reviewedMathews, John H. – AMATYC Review, 1989
Discusses numerical methods to compute approximate solutions of a differential equation. Provides a Pascal program for the extended Euler-Heun method. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Differential Equations, Equations (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedAustin, 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
Peer reviewedHeid, M. Kathleen – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
This article discusses the impact of symbolic-manipulation systems on secondary school mathematics curriculum. Characteristics and possible roles for the symbolic systems are explored. Four references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Software, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics
Peer reviewedWaits, Bert; Demana, Franklin – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Suggests computer graphing as a topic for computer programing. Reviews Apple II computer graphics information and gives suggestions for writing the programs. Presents equations to help place information onto the screen with proper coordinates. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Graphs, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedMathews, John H. – AMATYC Review, 1989
Describes Newton's method to locate roots of an equation using the Newton-Raphson iteration formula. Develops an adaptive method overcoming limitations of the iteration method. Provides the algorithm and computer program of the adaptive Newton-Raphson method. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Equations (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedMathews, John H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Illustrates how muMATH can be used for manipulating abstract differentiation rules, optimization, implicit differentiation, related rules, and verifying the chain rule. (MVL)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedHsiao, 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
Peer reviewedSchaefer, Paul – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a program listing in True BASIC which constructs several kinds of matrices: (1) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that have integral entries; (2) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that are rational numbers with reasonable denominators; and (3) matrices with integral entries and prescribed integer…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
