Questions related to the teaching and learning of mathematics.
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Why is 1 raised to infinity Not defined and not “1” [duplicate]
$1$ square is $1$, so is raised $1$ to $123434234$.
My maths teacher claims that $1$ raised to infinity is not $1$, but not defined. Is there any reason for this?
I know that any number raised to ...
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plz tell me ans of thee questions [closed]
q#1 if f:x - y then set y is called..........
Q#2 binary operation is a..........that assigns a pair of elements of a set to another element of that set.
Q#3 Multiplicative inverse of of zero ...
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Graduate schools in set theory
What options for graduate schools are there for an aspiring set theorist? In the US, the only top 50 schools with active research in set theory seem to be Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon. Are there any ...
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Understanding the pseudocode for the Sieve of Eratosthenes
The outer loop on the Wikipedia page for the Sieve of Eratosthenes ends at √n:
for i = 2, 3, 4, ..., √n :
Is this because if n has a square root it wont be prime? From what I understand this ...
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Signals and Systems [closed]
Sorry about the caps lock I did not mean to purposely do it. My current work is
as follows.enter image description here
This is currently what I have and im trying to be lead in the right ...
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About Euclid's Elements and modern video games
I just watched this video about Euclid's treatise the Elements. I got introduced to the postulates and a couple of propositions of book I. I really liked this video, I'm not sure if this is because of ...
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Advice on learning mathematics
I know it is hard to ask for the perfect method for doing mathematics, but I hope there are some paths that are more preferable over others. I am a engineering student who has switched to mathematics ...
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Self-study Real analysis Tao or Rudin?
The reference requests for analysis books have become so numerous as to blot out any usefulness they could conceivably have had. So here come another one.
Recently I've began to learn real analysis ...
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Is Math an Invention or a discover? [closed]
First of all, sorry for my poor English! I know you guys are math lovers, but as a new math student, I'd like to know how math is defined. Thanks!
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What specific qualifications would one need to pursue a PhD in Graph Theory? [closed]
I am assuming one would definitely need an undergraduate level education in mathematics/theoretical-physics / theoretical-maths/ etc
However, after that,...what would one need to do before they go ...
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What are the prerequisite for understanding complex analysis?
Which should I complete first before complex analysis? I am following Visual Complex Analysis by Tristan Needham. Is there any easier book?
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Any comprehensive material to revise the mathematics
I left school long back and so my mathematics knowledge also fades out.
I am trying hard to re-collect the basics about log / permutaion / combination / probability / polynomial equations.
I tried ...
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What mathematical method should be used to evaluate a questionnaire [migrated]
This is a soft-question.
I am currently evaluating a questionnaire based around social media and peoples thoughts around death for my undergrad but wanted to know what methods would one use when ...
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English words in written mathematics
I recently marked over $100$ assignments for a multivariable calculus course. One question which a lot of people did poorly was proving a given set was open. Aside from issues relating to rigour and ...
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How to fill gaps in my math knowledge?
Just finishing highschool, even though I am doing "well" (in the context of the math course itself), I have significant holes in my actual math knowledge.
As I think many people who explore math ...
