Axiomatic systems
The intuitive idea of an axiomatic system is very simple. Suppose we want to explain a given assertion A. In so doing, let us say we have to
Tag: polynomials
Complex numbers are an area where algebraic and geometric perspectives provide very different strengths and intuitions. Having a firm grasp of both perspectives and being able to switch from one
What does it mean to raise a number to a power?
What if the power is whole number? An integer? A rational number? A real number?
For a specific example,
Polynomials and their roots
What are the polynomials? They are a particular collection of functions.
Thinking Question
Why do we spend so much time studying quadratic functions, but relatively little time on cubic functions, quartic functions, quintic functions, and so on?
