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The History of Visual Mathematics

Visual mathematics, the practice of representing mathematical concepts through diagrams, drawings, or models, has played an important—though often debated—role in how humans have understood and advanced mathematics throughout history. Ancient and Classical Origins Some of the earliest traces of visual mathematics are not what you think they are. Maps, geometric diagrams, and other visual artefacts …

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W – Method of Multiplication: History and Uses

If you’re anything like a majority of the world, you’ve never heard of visual math methods, let alone specific ones you can use as “short cuts” to make things easier. In this case, we are going to dive into the W-method of multiplication, it’s brief history, and how to use it. History of the W-Method …

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