The latest chapter of Math From Scratch can be found here, and introduces the idea of matrix solutions to polynomial equations.
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June 1, 2014
Math From Scratch #44: Exploring Matrix Polynomials
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May 28, 2014
Comic Book Physics – Firestorm’s Transmutations
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The latest podcast in the Comic Book Series deals with Firestorm’s transmutation abilities. The current list of topic suggestions can be found here, and new ideas can be submitted via email to [email protected]. You can also listen automatically through the RSS feeds for this series only or all podcasts, via iTunes links for just this show or all of our podcasts, or (as of this week) Stitcher feeds for just this series or all of our shows.
May 1, 2014
Math From Scratch 43: Introducing Matrices
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Our latest installment of Math From Scratch includes the introduction to matrices, including their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
April 1, 2014
Math From Scratch Lesson 42: n-tuples, Vectors, and more
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The latest chapter of Math From Scratch includes introductions to n-tuples, vectors, vector spaces and a quick introduction to inner products.
March 26, 2014
Comic Book Physics: Hulk Jump!
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The latest chapter in Comic Book Physics takes a look at the Hulk, his mode of transport, and what that tells us about his strength. You can listen to it here.
March 1, 2014
Math From Scratch, Lesson 41 – “Fundamental Theorem of Algebra”
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This month, we introduce, but do not yet prove, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. You can read it all here.
February 1, 2014
Math From Scratch #40: Introducing New Algebras
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Now that we can work with complex numbers, we can identify new algebras using these objects while working towards graphing.
January 1, 2014
Math From Scratch 39: Losing the Axiom of Inequality
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The latest chapter of Math From Scratch is ready here, and details the exact justifications for removing the Axiom of Inequality, also known as the well-ordering principle, and then introduce the new axiom that replaces it.
December 1, 2013
Math From Scratch 38: Solving Quartic Equations
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We continue from where we left off last month, and define the roots of quartic polynomials. You can find the latest chapter of Math From Scratch right here.
July 1, 2014
Math From Scratch #45: Introducing Basis Vectors
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The latest Math From Scratch lesson is available here.