Mathematics and the American Flag.

Hellman, Morton J.; Long, Madeleine J.

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ERIC Number: EJ474875

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Publication Date: 1993

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Mathematics and the American Flag.

Hellman, Morton J.; Long, Madeleine J.

Mathematics Teacher, v86 n5 p418-19 May 1993

Discusses the problem of how the stars on the American flag would be arranged were another state added to the Union. Presents solutions using linear equations based on conditions given in the problem. (MDH)

Descriptors: Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Patterns in Mathematics, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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