Episode 274: Recreational Math, Calculators & the Quadratic Formula
From ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs by Conor Hoekstra, Bryce Adelstein Lelbach & Ben Deane
February 20, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
Conor and Ben discuss recreational math, calculators, and the quadratic formula.
In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about recreational math, calculators, the quadratic formula and more! Link to Episode 274 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBen Deane: Twitter | BlueSkyShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-02-04 Date Released: 2026-02-20 PEDMASChesterton's FenceTI-30XS MultiviewCasio FX 115DRecreational MathCyclical NumberRamanujan Taxicab NumbersStructure and Interpretatio...
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Hosts: Conor Hoekstra, Ben Deane
Topics covered
- recreational math
- calculators
- quadratic formula
- number theory
- mathematical concepts
Keywords
- recreational math
- calculators
- quadratic formula
- number theory
- TI-30XS Multiview
- Casio FX 115D
- Ramanujan Taxicab Numbers
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Products: TI-30XS Multiview, Casio FX 115D
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