Sorry for my answer! I am just a grade10 student and I just had read of the word in the library. I will remember not to reply about thing I don't know. Sorry Gib Z and thanks Moo of Doom!
Pi happens to be a transcendal no. meaning-you can't get its value by any algebraic method. If this a puzzle, you could get a nobel prize for the answer.
Suppose a polynomial is divided by (x-1) and remainder=2 and when the same polynomial is divided by (x-2), remainder is 3. What is the remainder when the polynomial is divided by (x-1)(x-2)? Why?
You have 12 balls, and a weighing machine with no standard weighs. One of those 12 balls is either lighter or heavier than the others. Spot the ball in 3 chances with the weighing machine.