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Which method of computation involves finding exact solutions from known fixed formulas?
Which method of computation involves finding exact solutions from known fixed formulas?
- Symbolic
- Analytical (correct)
- Scientific
- Numerical
Which ancient civilization knew how to find numerical solutions of quadratic equations and approximations to the square root of an integer?
Which ancient civilization knew how to find numerical solutions of quadratic equations and approximations to the square root of an integer?
- Hans Dynasty
- Jemshid Al-Kashi
- Babylonians (correct)
- Chinese
Which method of solving algebraic equations was known by Jemshid Al-Kashi in the 1430s?
Which method of solving algebraic equations was known by Jemshid Al-Kashi in the 1430s?
- Iterative and trigonometric methods (correct)
- Approximate floating point numbers
- Matrix notations
- Horner's Method
Which method of solving algebraic equations was later published by WG Horner in 1819?
Which method of solving algebraic equations was later published by WG Horner in 1819?
Scientific computing is the mathematical and informatical basis of what?
Scientific computing is the mathematical and informatical basis of what?
Which method of computation involves finding approximate floating point numbers from computer-assisted repetition of basic arithmetic operations?
Which method of computation involves finding approximate floating point numbers from computer-assisted repetition of basic arithmetic operations?
Which method of solving algebraic equations was named after WG Horner and published in 1819?
Which method of solving algebraic equations was named after WG Horner and published in 1819?
Scientific computing is the mathematical and informatical basis of what?
Scientific computing is the mathematical and informatical basis of what?
