Math is More Than Numbers
44:12 - 47:53
3m 41s

The narrator explains that mathematics is much more than simply numbers and equations. He shows how different shapes, such as spheres and cones, can be found in nature and are used in technology both at home and in several industries.

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  • Crystal Alford
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