problem
Root hunter
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
In this short problem, try to find the location of the roots of
some unusual functions by finding where they change sign.
problem
Solve me!
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Can you use numerical methods to solve this equation to 1 decimal place?
problem
Archimedes numerical roots
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
How did Archimedes calculate the lengths of the sides of the polygons which needed him to be able to calculate square roots?