Degree of a polynomial

(1) Any function which is the sum of constants times powers of the argument: f(x)=Σ i=0 k c i x p i . (2) In complexity theory, the measure of computation, m(n) ...

polynomial

Language; Dictionaries

Containing many names or terms; multinominal; as, the polynomial theorem.

Antikythera mechanism

Mathematics; Algebra

The Antikythera mechanism is an analog computer that was used by the Greeks more than 2000 years ago to locate and predict the positions of celestial objects. When new, the device ...

arythmetic series

Mathematics; Algebra

A series such as 3 + 7 + 11 + 15 + ··· + 99 or 10 + 20 + 30 + ··· + 1000 which has a constant difference between terms.

asymptote

Mathematics; Algebra

A line or curve that the graph of a relation approaches more and more closely the further the graph is followed.

augmented matrix

Mathematics; Algebra

A matrix form of a linear system of equations obtained from the coefficient matrix as shown below.

average rate of change

Mathematics; Algebra

The change in the value of a quantity divided by the elapsed time.

axis of reflection

Mathematics; Algebra

The "mirror line" of a reflection. That is, the line across which a reflection takes place.

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Sri Lankan Civil War

Sri Lankan Civil War was a conflict fought on the island of Sri Lanka. It was long conflict between Tamil Tiger (LTTE) rebels and the government(July ...