9781332759484 - Higher Arithmetic, or the Science and Application of Numbers: Combining the Analytic and Synthetic Modes of Instruction; Designed for Advanced Classes in Schools an... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a comprehensive guide to the science of mathematics, begins by examining its foundations with an exploration of notation and numeration. The author takes the reader on a chronological journey, showcasing the evolution of mathematical concepts from the Roman numeral system to the decimal system used in present-day mathematics. Along with a deep dive into the principles of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, this guide also provides a detailed examination of the properties of numbers, including the groundbreaking discovery that a number and its additive inverse sum to zero. The author illustrates how simple yet elegant mathematical principles can be applied to complex problems faced by scholars throughout history, from ancient civilizations to the present day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.