Not only did he go against his father's wishes to pursue his desired career and become a professor at a prestigious school in Germany, Karl Weierstrass’s most notable achievement was his discovery of the famous mathematical concept called absolute value. In today’s podcast we will discuss exactly who Karl Weierstrass was, all things about absolute value, and ways that it can be applied to everyday life. So sit back and enjoy listening to the Maranatha Mathletics episode of The Absolute Life and Contributions of Karl Weierstrass!
By: George, Candy, Kate
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