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This book includes 200 word problems with answers. Some tips and a few examples are also provided. Several topics are included, such as:
- 11 age problems
- 15 rate problems
- Three mixture problems that do not involve liquids (these more tangible mixtures involve rocks or balls, which allow students to develop an understanding of how the mixture concept works)
- Four problems involving working together (or against)
- Four problems that are similar to the classic handshaking problem
- Several problems that involve ratios or proportions
- Seven problems that involve counting permutations or combinations
- 10 problems that involve calculating the likelihood of an event occurring
- Several problems that feature geometric shapes
- Four problems that require making predictions
- Three problems that involve other number systems, like base three or nine
- Several counting problems
- 10 comparison problems
- Five remainder problems
- Several problems that involve money
- Several problems that involve fractions, decimals, or percentages
- And a variety of other word problems
The author, Chris McMullen, PhD, has over 20 years of experience teaching math skills to physics students. He prepared this workbook of the Improve Your Math Fluency series to share his passion for word problems.
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Space is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the street to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space.' Douglas Adams, Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.We human beings have trouble with infinity - yet infinity is a surprisingly human subject. Philosophers and mathematicians have gone mad contemplating its nature and complexity - yet it is a concept routinely used by schoolchildren. Exploring the infinite is a
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3 out of 5 stars
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Really not great in Audio, not great otherwise
- De Michael en 03-29-13
De: Brian Clegg
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Significant Figures
- The Lives and Work of Great Mathematicians
- De: Ian Stewart
- Narrado por: Roger Clark
- Duración: 11 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 248
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In Significant Figures, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart introduces the visionaries of mathematics throughout history. Delving into the lives of twenty-five great mathematicians, Stewart examines the roles they played in creating, inventing, and discovering the mathematics we use today. Through these short biographies, we get acquainted with the history of mathematics.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Beware
- De Anton Kurtz en 12-08-18
De: Ian Stewart
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Euclid's Window
- The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace
- De: Leonard Mlodinow
- Narrado por: Robert Blumenfeld
- Duración: 8 h y 13 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 590
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Through Euclid's Window Leonard Mlodinow brilliantly and delightfully leads us on a journey through five revolutions in geometry, from the Greek concept of parallel lines to the latest notions of hyperspace. Here is an altogether new, refreshing, alternative history of math revealing how simple questions anyone might ask about space -- in the living room or in some other galaxy -- have been the hidden engine of the highest achievements in science and technology.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow!
- De Eric en 08-13-10
De: Leonard Mlodinow
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Perfect Bet
- How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck out of Gambling
- De: Adam Kucharski
- Narrado por: Jonathan Yen
- Duración: 8 h y 34 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 79
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 71
From the simple to the intricate and the audacious to the absurd, Adam Kucharski reveals the long and tangled history between betting and science and explains why gambling continues to generate insights into luck and decision making today. Covering exploits and ideas from across the globe, he meets the teams behind hedge funds that capitalize on inaccurate sports betting odds and explains how PhD-level pundits are using methods originally developed for the US nuclear program to predict sports results.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nontechnical, wandering far beyond "gaming"
- De Philo en 04-02-16
De: Adam Kucharski
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In Pursuit of Elegance
- Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing
- De: Matthew E. May
- Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Duración: 5 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 29
In this thought-provoking exploration, Matthew May defines elegance as the elusive combination of unusual simplicity and surprising power, and pinpoints the four key elements that characterize it: seduction, subtraction, symmetry, and sustainability. In a story-driven narrative that sheds light on the need for elegance in design, engineering, physics, art, urban planning, sports, and work, May offers a surprising array of stories that illustrate why what's "not there" often matters more than what is.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I love elegance, but this book isn't elegant
- De Oliver Nielsen en 06-26-11
De: Matthew E. May
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
- The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
- De: Richard P. Feynman
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
- Duración: 8 h y 23 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,785
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,537
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,529
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman, from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science - a life like no other. From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will delight anyone interested in the world of ideas.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting, but material is covered in better book.
- De Erlend en 04-06-16
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The Chip
- How Two Americans Invented the Microchip and Launched a Revolution
- De: T.R. Reid
- Narrado por: Tom Perkins
- Duración: 9 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Barely 50 years ago a computer was a gargantuan, vastly expensive thing that only a handful of scientists had ever seen. The world's brightest engineers were stymied in their quest to make these machines small and affordable until the solution finally came from two ingenious young Americans. Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce hit upon the stunning discovery that would make possible the silicon microchip, a work that would ultimately earn Kilby the Nobel Prize for physics in 2000.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great narration, sloppy writing
- De Constantly Learning en 10-06-22
De: T.R. Reid
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The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved
- How Mathematical Genius Discovered the Language of Symmetry
- De: Mario Livio
- Narrado por: Tom Parks
- Duración: 11 h y 45 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 58
For thousands of years mathematicians solved progressively more difficult algebraic equations, until they encountered the quintic equation, which resisted solution for three centuries. Working independently, two prodigies ultimately proved that the quintic cannot be solved by a simple formula. The first popular account of the mathematics of symmetry and order, The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved is told not through abstract formulas but in a beautifully written and dramatic account of the lives and work of some of the greatest and most intriguing mathematicians in history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Historical Perspective Appreciated
- De Michael Hanrahan en 01-22-20
De: Mario Livio
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The Master Algorithm
- How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World
- De: Pedro Domingos
- Narrado por: Mel Foster
- Duración: 13 h y 3 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,665
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,424
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,418
Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and learning about - and solving - an extraordinary range of problems, from the mundane to the most daunting. Today it is machine learning programs that enable Amazon and Netflix to predict what users will like, Apple to power Siri's ability to understand voices, and Google to pilot cars.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book, irritating narration
- De N. G. PEPIN en 09-24-15
De: Pedro Domingos
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The Art of Strategy
- A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life
- De: Barry J. Nalebuff, Avinash K. Dixit
- Narrado por: Matthew Dudley
- Duración: 17 h y 2 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 311
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 267
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 265
Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It’s the art of anticipating your opponent’s next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you. Though parts of game theory involve simple common sense, much is counterintuitive, and it can only be mastered by developing a new way of seeing the world. Using a diverse array of rich case studies - from pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics, and history - the authors show how nearly every business and personal interaction has a game-theory component to it.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Completely misleading title
- De Motorjaw en 01-28-15
De: Barry J. Nalebuff, y otros
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The Intelligent Web
- Search, Smart Algorithms, and Big Data
- De: Gautam Shroff
- Narrado por: Neil Shah
- Duración: 10 h y 42 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 131
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 109
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 107
As we use the Web for social networking, shopping, and news, we leave a personal trail. These days, linger over a Web page selling lamps, and they will turn up at the advertising margins as you move around the Internet, reminding you, tempting you to make that purchase. Search engines such as Google can now look deep into the data on the Web to pull out instances of the words you are looking for. And there are pages that collect and assess information to give you a snapshot of changing political opinion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book for learning about Deep learning
- De Darkpassenger en 04-16-15
De: Gautam Shroff
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The Golden Ratio
- The Story of Phi, the World's Most Astonishing Number
- De: Mario Livio
- Narrado por: Mel Foster
- Duración: 10 h y 13 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 160
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 134
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Throughout history, thinkers from mathematicians to theologians have pondered the mysterious relationship between numbers and the nature of reality. In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale of a number at the heart of that mystery: phi, or 1.6180339887.... This curious mathematical relationship, widely known as "The Golden Ratio", was discovered by Euclid more than 2,000 years ago. Since then it has shown a propensity to appear in the most astonishing variety of places.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Tedious Listen
- De Amanda Halsdorff en 10-25-14
De: Mario Livio
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Dance of the Photons
- From Einstein to Quantum Teleportation
- De: Anton Zeilinger
- Narrado por: L. J. Ganser
- Duración: 8 h y 37 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 81
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 59
Einstein's steadfast refusal to accept certain aspects of quantum theory was rooted in his insistence that physics has to be about reality. Accordingly, he once derided as spooky action at a distance the notion that two elementary particles far removed from each other could nonetheless influence each others propertiesa hypothetical phenomenon his fellow theorist Erwin Schrdinger termed quantum entanglement.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant author tries hard, but comes up short...
- De Michael en 07-27-12
De: Anton Zeilinger
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The Upside of Irrationality
- The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
- De: Dan Ariely
- Narrado por: Simon Jones
- Duración: 8 h y 18 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,665
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 998
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 988
In his groundbreaking book Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us into making unwise decisions. Now, in The Upside of Irrationality, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights and eye-opening truths about what really motivates us on the job.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not as good as the first
- De Stephen en 06-20-10
De: Dan Ariely
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The Smart Swarm
- De: Peter Miller
- Narrado por: Sean Pratt
- Duración: 8 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 48
In a world where speed and flexibility are valued more than ever, leaders from the corporate boardroom to the military are looking for answers from seemingly unlikely experts - the ones in the grass, in the air, in the lakes, and in the woods. In this innovative audiobook, veteran National Geographic editor Peter Miller shows how swarm species, such as ants, bees, and fish, can teach us to tackle some of the most complex conundrums in business, politics, and technology.
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5 out of 5 stars
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FLOCK TO THIS BOOK!
- De serine en 04-25-16
De: Peter Miller