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The Mandelbrot Set—Part V: Coloring the Mandelbrot Set
The Mandelbrot Set Series: This post is the fifth in a series on the Mandelbrot set. Thus far, we have managed to define the Mandelbrot set as a collection of points or numbers on the complex plane. Every point is … Continue reading
The Mandelbrot Set—Part IV: Defining the Mandelbrot Set
The Mandelbrot Set Series: This post is the fourth in a series on the Mandelbrot set. In previous posts, we have discussed what fractals are, given a hint as to the complexity of the Mandelbrot set, and laid some groundwork … Continue reading
Simplicity
Today I taught a pre-algebra lesson on ordering real numbers. In discussing this topic, we determined that in order to compare or order numbers, it is helpful to format them in a similar fashion. For instance, it is difficult to … Continue reading
Irrational Numbers
About 2,500 years ago, mathematics was dominated by the Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras. Pythagoras and his followers formed an almost religious group, complete with secret symbols, mysticism, and a dogmatic approach to mathematics. One of the important aspects of … Continue reading