What is the square root of 2?

Author

Kristine A. Beernink

Publication Date

1-1-1987

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Leonard, Henry

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Abstract

In mathematics, we are always told that when there are two methods for doing some problem, they will always yield the same results. In this paper, I will see if this is true when using two methods for constructing the real numbers.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Recommended Citation

Beernink, Kristine A., "What is the square root of 2?" (1987). Honors Capstones. 1390.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1390

Extent

15 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

Media Type

Text