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Using Synthetic Division to Save Time in Calculus and Algebra

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In algebra and calculus, a polynomial function is used to chart out graphs and waves with much more complexity than a simple linear factor. Polynomial division is sometimes required to factor them, and cut them up into chunks that we humans can better understand.

What Kind of Number Am I?

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Everything in the universe comes down to numbers. There's a baffling mathematical symmetry to everything no matter how disorganized and chaotic it is. Numbers lie at the center of everything! But what numbers? Take the quiz and see what ones you know!

What Is the Real Number System?

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Real numbers are the opposite of imaginary numbers and include every number you can think of.

What is a digital signature?

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Digital signatures make sure the documents you send electronically are authentic. Learn about digital signatures and other authentication methods.

Trig Identities: A Crash Course in Complex Math Concepts

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Fundamental trigonometric identities, aka trig identities or trigo identities, are equations involving trigonometric functions that hold true for any value you substitute into their variables.

How Encryption Works

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How secure is the Internet for sending sensitive information? Learn all about encryption, authentication, hash algorithms and more.

28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World

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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?

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