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Kevin Love had the perfect response after being traded to the Utah Jazz on Monday. "Never thought I'd be a math problem," he ...
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A mathematician has uncovered a way of answering some of algebra's oldest problems. University of New South Wales Honorary Professor Norman Wildberger, has revealed a potentially game-changing ...
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A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers ...
You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room.
Mathematician solves algebra’s oldest problem. All you need to do is toss out irrational numbers. By Andrew Paul. Published May 1, 2025 3:17 PM EDT.