Tag: Number Theory
Vieta’s Formulas
Refer to the image above. Remember, don’t get the sum and the product of roots values mixed up!! If you are unsure use an equation to test, like x^2 + 5x + 6. Fun fact: These formulas were invented by François Viète, a French mathematician. He worked on questions for up to three days straight […]
The Sieve of Eratosthenes
That is a sieve. I usually use sieves to sift my cake flour. Sifting cake flour means the bulky stuff is forced through these small holes. Thus, the flour ends up fine; finer and softer than sand. Why must I sift my cake flour? So the finished cake is light as a feather and soft […]