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Real World Integers

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu When we think of Integers, or negative numbers in the real world, we usually think of being below sea level, or we may think of being at low temperatures. Image Source: http://www.odec.ca The following Slideshare presentation shows … Continue reading →

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Drag Racing Integers

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://graphics8.nytimes.com The positive force of a drag racing car at full speed is far too big to be overcome by normal braking. It is like an integer sum of 1000 and -300. There is still 700 of forward … Continue reading →

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