Computing functions by approximating the input

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Abstract

In computing real-valued functions, it is ordinarily assumed that the input to the function is known, and it is the output that we need to approximate. In this work, we take the opposite approach: we show how to compute the values of some transcendental functions by approximating the input to these functions, and obtaining exact answers for their output. Our approach assumes only the most rudimentary knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, and makes no use of calculus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1092-1099
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
Volume43
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2012

Keywords

  • computation
  • real power function
  • trigonometric function

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mathematics (miscellaneous)
  • Education
  • Applied Mathematics

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