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The math Module in Python: 6 Common Calculations You Can Make

One useful feature of the Python math module is quick access to mathematical constants. You can make Python more effective as ...
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Math Geek Mom: Moving Up

There is a function in math called the “Greatest Integer Function,” which assigns a value to every number that is the largest integer less than or equal to that number. For example, the numbers 1, 1.2 ...
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Behold Modular Forms, the ‘Fifth Fundamental Operation’ of Math

“There are five fundamental operations in mathematics,” the German mathematician Martin Eichler supposedly said. “Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and modular forms.” Part of the joke, ...
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Python's SymPy Library Makes Math Easy. Here Are 6 Practical Uses

If the mention of algebra conjures bad memories of math classes, a Python library called SymPy could change your mind about ...