The unknown values in an equation could be the individual costs of a smoothie and a banana when the combined cost is known. Simultaneous equations can be useful when running a business. Watch the ...

Mr and Mrs Smith take their two children to the cinema. The total cost is £33. Mr Jones takes his three children to the cinema and the total cost is £27.50. Calculate the price of a child's ticket and ...

A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. The mathematician hopes this method will help students avoid memorizing obtuse formulas. His ...

Polynomial equations are a cornerstone of modern science, providing a mathematical basis for celestial mechanics, computer graphics, market growth predictions and much more. But although most high ...

Looking for the answers to ax² + bx + c = 0? A mathematician has rediscovered a technique that the ancient Babylonians used. By Kenneth Chang and Jonathan Corum The quadratic equation has frustrated ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Solving integral equations in high dimensions requires a huge computational effort and hence fast methods are desirable. We develop and ...