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This Mathematics Subject Guide has a selection of resources to explore that will provide assistance to learners of all levels.  The blue tabs on the left allow for navigation of this Subject Guide's pages. 

The "Home" tab will provide users with a brief overview of the layout of this subject guide.  The "Books at NPC" tab will contain a selection of print books about Mathematics that are available from the entire NPC Library Collection.  The 'Online Resources' tab will provide a number of third party resources that are freely available online, including a number videos of varying length and level from 'Films on Demand' related to Mathematics.  The 'Databases' tab lists resources to identify and access materials for use by patrons in their studies that are routinely used as references for papers and are available for free.  The 'Get Help' tab has information about how to contact NPC Library Staff and other NPC personnel to receive assistance.

This subject guide will provide users with tools and resources to allow for

  • Exploring the subject with resources available through the NPC Library about Mathematics, including the NPC Library Catalog and databases.

  • Locating additional resources outside of the NPC Library relevant to Mathematics.

  • Finding information about the NPC Library and its services to provide any assistance that may be needed.

Symbol

       +          Addition, Add, Sum, Plus, Increase, Total       
       −          Subtraction, Subtract, Minus, Less, Difference, Decrease, Take Away, Deduct
       ±         Plus-Minus, Both Plus and Minus Operations
       ×          Multiplication, Multiply, Product, By, Times, Lots Of
       ÷          Division, Divide, Quotient, Goes Into, How Many Times
       ab          Exponent, Power, Base (a) and the exponent or power (b)
        √a        Square Root, a number whose square, multiplying the number by itself, is (a)
       [ ]       Brackets, Calculate Expression Inside First
       ( )       Parentheses, Calculate Expression Inside First
       =         Equals Sign, Equality
       <         Strict Inequality, Less Than
       >         Strict Inequality, Greater Than
       ≤        Inequality, Less Than or Equal To
       ≥        Inequality, Greater Than or Equal To
       %        Percent, a number expressed as a fraction of 100

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