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Aspect Ratio Calculator

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Combinatorics & Probability Calculator

Math

Complex Number Calculator

Math

Equation Solver

Math

Geometry Calculator

Math

Graph Plotter

Math

Matrix Calculator

Math

Percentage Calculator

Math

Statistics Calculator

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Math tools split into "do the calculation" (statistics, equation solver, geometry) and "understand the algorithm" (matrix operations, complex numbers, combinatorics). The opinionated takes: report median + IQR for skewed data not mean + stddev; use bracketed numeric methods (Brent) for general root-finding; for matrix inversion, use LU decomposition not the closed-form adjugate formula that explodes on ill-conditioned matrices.

Calculators

Routine arithmetic and unit math. Geometry handles 30+ 2D/3D shapes with the formulas shown (Heron for triangle area from sides, etc.). Unit converter uses NIST-defined exact conversion factors (1 inch = 0.0254 m exactly, etc.).

Statistics & probability

Descriptive statistics with skewness/kurtosis tests (so you know whether mean+stddev is misleading). Combinatorics covers the four cases of "choose k from n" plus common probability distributions (binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson).

Equations & algebra

Equation solver handles linear / quadratic / cubic / quartic in closed form; quintic+ via numeric methods (Newton, Brent, bisection). Matrix calculator uses LU for inverse and QR for eigenvalues — numerically stable, not the textbook formulas.

Frequently asked questions

When should I report median instead of mean?

Whenever the distribution is skewed (|skewness| > 1). Income, latencies, transaction sizes, time on page — almost always skewed. Mean is pulled toward outliers; median tells the audience what the typical observation looks like. P95/P99 percentiles describe the tail.

Why does my numeric solver give different answers from different starting points?

Newton-Raphson and other iterative methods converge to whichever root the gradient leads to from your initial guess. For functions with multiple roots, the basin of attraction can be fractal. Use bisection or Brent's method on bracketed intervals if you need predictability.

Is geometric mean different from arithmetic mean?

Yes — and it matters for ratios. Geometric mean is the n-th root of the product; arithmetic mean is the sum divided by n. For multiplicative quantities (compound returns, growth rates), geometric is correct. Arithmetic mean of percentage returns over-states actual realized return.

How do I know if my matrix calculation is reliable?

Condition number κ(A). High κ means small input errors get amplified — log10(κ) is the number of decimal digits lost to roundoff. κ = 10^8 means single-precision arithmetic gives meaningless results. The matrix calculator reports condition number alongside results.

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