The Magic of Mathematics: How to Find x and Why It's Needed

Why wasn't it possible to learn about numbers, algebra, and geometry in such an engaging way earlier? Why couldn't we explain right away why we need all these parabolas, integrals, and probabilities. It turns out that mathematics surrounds us. It's everywhere! Water flows from the fountain in the shape of a parabola, and engineers use the properties of the parabola to calculate the flight path of airplanes and satellites. With integrals, you can calculate how much linoleum you need to cover a room of irregular shape. And the ability to calculate the probability of an event will help you win at poker.
«The Magic of Mathematics» is the book you dreamed of in school. Everything that used to make your head spin now turns out to be simple and clear: Pascal's triangle, mathematical infinity, the magical properties of numbers, the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio. And professional magician Arthur Benjamin shares the secrets of mathematical tricks. Demonstrate them — your audience will surely reach for calculators to recalculate.