Big Numbers and Small Computers.

Zimmermann, Mark

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ERIC Number: EJ258384

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Publication Date: 1982-Jan

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Big Numbers and Small Computers.

Zimmermann, Mark

Creative Computing, v8 n1 p126-38 Jan 1982

Describes a program written in BASIC, called BIGNUM, that was designed to aid in handling big numbers. The program adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and raises to a power integers of up to 1024 decimal digits and is thought to be usable on many types of machines. (MP)

Descriptors: Computation, Computer Programs, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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