An Infinite Product Approach to Vieta's Formula.

Dence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P.

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Publication Date: 1989

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An Infinite Product Approach to Vieta's Formula.

Dence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P.

Mathematics and Computer Education, v23 n1 p36-38 Win 1989

Presents an approach to Vieta's formula involving pi and infinite product expansions of the sine and cosine functions. Indicates how the formula could be used in computing approximations of pi. (MVL)

Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematicians, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Trigonometry

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Language: English

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