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PHP and Math

PHP allows you to preform numerous mathematical tasks. You can do anything from simple addition to complex geometry. You can also do things like round numbers, convert bases, or find the absolute value of numbers.

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Comparison Operators

Monday May 7, 2012

Comparison operators are used to compare one value to another.  There are four different ways you can do this:  greater than, less than, equal to, or not equal to.  Each is represented with a different symbol.  Read more about comparison operators.

Boolean Logic

Thursday May 3, 2012

Boolean logic is a type of decision making that a computer is capable of doing.  It is based on comparing data and operands, and determining if something is true or false.  In boolean everything is true or false, black or white, there is no grey.  Read more about boolean logic.

Geometry & PHP part 2

Monday April 30, 2012

Given two sides of a right triangle what would you do to calculate the hypotenuse?  There are several ways you can calculate it with PHP, have a look at some more PHP math functions, and then write your own solution to the problem.  Read more.

Geometry & PHP

Saturday April 28, 2012

In this first part of a two part tutorial, we explore how to calculate Pi, how to convert from degrees to radians, and how to calculate the sine, cosine and tangent.  All of these are very useful functions if you need to make geometric calculations.  See the tutorial.

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