Learn Number Bases on Brilliant
Discover the power of non-decimal bases in math and computer science. This course teaches techniques for problem-solving and explores applications in various bases. Enhance your skills and unlock new possibilities in computer science, magic card tricks, and abstract math.
It’s a traditional choice to use base ten by default. You see the numerical digits 0-9 every day and you probably find it most natural to use base 10, even if you already know about binary and hexadecimal. However, many concepts in math and applications in computer science are more simply and elegantly expressed in non-decimal bases.
This course introduces a variety of powerful tools for problem-solving that take advantage of knowing and controlling what number base you’re working in. You’ll learn techniques for doing math in many different bases and explore applications to computer science, magic card tricks, and advanced, abstract math.
