Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty – a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture. Bertrand Russell Welcome to the blog Math1089 – Mathematics for All. Welcome to a captivating journey through the realm of mathematics! Prepare to be amazed as we unveil 40 Mathematical Marvels that will challenge your perceptions, spark your curiosity, and leave you in awe of the beauty and complexity of numbers, shapes, and patterns. From mind-bending paradoxes to facts, from mysteries to cutting-edge discoveries, this collection showcases the endless wonders of math ..read more

Fact 1 The root of the term mathematics is in the Greek word Mathema (μάθημα), which was used quite generally in early writings to indicate any subject of instruction or study. Fact 2 A baker’s dozen is a group of 13. Fact 3 Johann Rahn introduced the division symbol, known as the obelus, in 1659. This symbol took the form of a horizontal line with a dot above and below it (÷) and was featured in his book Teutsche Algebra. Fact 4 282589933 – 1 is the largest prime number with 24862048 digits known until October 2023. Fact 5 The Chaos Theory explores the behavior of dynamic systems that are hig ..read more

The birth of a True Equilateral Triangle from Isosceles parents is the subject of rejoicing in our country from many furlongs around. Edwin Abbott Welcome to the blog Math1089 – Mathematics for All. There exist several types of triangles, each characterized by three angles. While the specific angles may vary, there is a consistent relationship among them. This is encapsulated in the Angle Sum Property, which asserts that the sum of the three angles in any triangle is constant. The total measure of the three angles of a triangle is 180°. In this blog post, we will explore several methods to su ..read more

In mathematical philosophy, formalism is the position that regards mathematics as the study of formal deductive systems. Mathematical truth is simply provability in the system, and there is and can be no ultimate meaning to mathematics other than the operation of naked symbols according to fixed rules. Philip J. Davis & Reuben Hersh Welcome to the blog Math1089 – Mathematics for All. Numbers are an integral part of mathematics, as well as various numbers in Indian culture. One such number is 108, which is considered auspicious in Indian culture and holds significance in many rituals practi ..read more

Mathematics is on the artistic side a creation of new rhythms, orders, designs, harmonies, and on the knowledge side, is a systematic study of various rhythms, orders, designs and harmonies. William L. Schaaf Welcome to the blog Math1089 – Mathematics for All. 2023 is about to pass, and 2024 is coming. This is the moment to leave the old and welcome the new. Let’s hope that 2024 will add the joys; subtract the sorrows; multiply the happiness; and divide the love among your loved ones. 1704047400   days   hours  minutes  seconds until Happy New Year 2024! In this blo ..read more

The mathematician does not study pure mathematics because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it and he delights in it because it is beautiful. Henri Poincare A binary number is a number expressed in the base-2 numeral system, using only two symbols: 0 (zero) and 1 (one). The base-2 numeral system is a positional notation with a radix of 2, and each digit is referred to as a binary digit (or bit). The decimal (or base-10) number system, on the other hand, is a positional notation with a radix of 10, utilizing a set of 10 digits. Both the binary and decimal number systems can be ..read more

There are some mysteries that the human mind will never penetrate. To convince ourselves we have only to cast a glance at tables of primes and we should perceive that there reigns neither order nor rule. Leonhard Euler Welcome to the blog Math1089 – Mathematics for All. I’m glad you came by. I wanted to let you know I appreciate your spending time here on the blog very much. I do appreciate your taking time out of your busy schedule to check out Math1089! The prime factorisation of the number 142857 is 33 × 11 × 13 × 37, and the divisors of the number are 1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 27, 33, 37, 39, 99, 1 ..read more

One cannot escape the feeling that these mathematical formulas have an independent existence and an intelligence of their own, that they are wiser than we are, wiser even than their discoverers, that we get more out of them than was originally put into them. Heinrich Hertz Algebra, often perceived as a daunting challenge, possesses incredible potential to solve complex real-world problems. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fascinating world of algebra, focusing on its ability to unveil hidden digits. When confronted with the task of uncovering missing digits, algebra equips us with the mean ..read more

In mathematics he was greater than Tycho Brahe or Erra Pater. For he, by geometric scale, could take the size of pots of ale. Resolve, by sines and tangents straight, if bread or butter wanted weight; And wisely tell what hour of the day the clock does strike, by Algebra. Samuel Butler Algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with symbols and the rules for manipulating these symbols to solve equations and understand relationships between variables. It helps us analyze and solve problems by representing unknown quantities with variables and then using equations to find their values. Algebr ..read more

The mathematician, carried along on his flood of symbols, dealing apparently with purely formal truths, may still reach results of endless importance for our description of the physical universe. Karl Pearson Be careful! Do not attempt to solve this math problem – it’s very tempting, but it leads to never-ending cycles. Here’s how it works: Start with a positive integer. If it’s even, divide it by 2. If it’s odd, triple it and subtract 1. Keep doing this with the new number you get. We believe you’ll end up stuck in a loop, but we’re not entirely sure. The 3n + 1 problem circulated by word of ..read more