Mathematics with Only Rods
Abstract
We discuss in this expository paper the rod system used in ancient China based on the mathematical classic work of Sun Zi, with a focus on application to solving systems of linear equations. The mathematics involved is authentic and beautiful, and we believe it is also of interest from historical, cultural, and pedagogical perspectives.
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Mao, Jianqiao and Yang, Zheng
(2018)
"Mathematics with Only Rods,"
Electronic Proceedings of Undergraduate Mathematics Day: Vol. 5, Article 6.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/epumd/vol5/iss1/6
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