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On means, polynomials and special functions
The Teaching of Mathematics, XVII (2014) no. 1, p. 1 .

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We discuss how derivatives can be considered as a game of cubes and beams, and of geometric means. The same principles underlie wide classes of polynomials. This results in an unconventional view on the history of the differentiation and differentials.
Classification : 1MSC97E55 97H25 51M15 2MathEducF50 H20
Keywords: Derivative, polynomial, special function, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic means. 
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Johan Gielis; Rik Verhulst; Diego Caratelli; Paolo E. Ricci; Ilia Tavkhelidze. On means, polynomials and special functions. The Teaching of Mathematics, XVII (2014) no. 1, p. 1 . http://geodesic.mathdoc.fr/item/TM2_2014_XVII_1_a0/