Magnificent mistakes in mathematics / Alfred S. Posamentier, Ingmar Lehmann.

Posamentier, Alfred S.
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2013.
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Notes:

  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-280) and index.
  • Noteworthy mistakes by famous mathematicians — Mistakes in arithmetic — Algebraic mistakes — Geometric mistakes — Mistakes in probability and statistics.
  • Requiring no more than high-school-level math competency, this playful excursion through the nuances of math will give you a better grasp of this fundamental, all-important science — Provided by publisher.

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