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Divide $1015$ USD between 3 people

So I stumbled across this math problem: $1015$ USD is to be shared between $3$ people: Person A, Person B and Person C. Person A gets double of what Person B gets and Person B gets $100$ USD more than Person C Basically: $A = 2B$ $B = C + 100$ $A +…
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What's the mathematical symbol to say "It doesn't depend on ..."?

If I want to say x doesn't exist I would use the symbol $\nexists$ If I want to say x is a member of... I would use $\in$ But what's the symbol to say y doesn't depend on x? I know I could write something like y$\neq$f(x) but I'm looking for a…
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Proofreading services for mathematical texts

Are there any reputable proofreading services out there for texts with mathematical content? I may need such a service soon. My native language is not English and, even if it were, I would want the basic English of the whole work read through, to…
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Simple examples of math problems illustrating a basic epistemological point.

Instructor: In fact this expression is equal to that expression. Let us see how we can convince ourselves that that is true. Student: I'm more than willing to take your word for it! You're the expert! This student feels that he is reassuring…
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I'm stuck with rounding decimals and have been for years

I'm in year 10 and have a B grade - yet still manage to mess it up when I face a question regarding decimals. For example: Round 8.647 to one decimal place. Would this be 8.7 or 8.6 as I have never understood if the third number affects the second…
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breadth vs depth and time management in undergraduate math education

For the sake of time, is it bad to just accept some fast paced class's theorem's (such as MIT's algebra class) as true even if you don't completely understand the proof or can't remember the proof off top of your head (after a while has passed?). I…
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Writing for the purpose of showing that one knows something

Several styles of writing about mathematics are appropriate in different contexts. A mathematician writes something to be read by other mathematicians. A mathematician writes something to be read by students at some specified level. A student…
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Next Step in Mathematics Education

I'm not sure that this is the appropriate forum for this question but the snooping around that I've don of the site makes me feel as if I'll get solid advice. I'm currently finishing an introductory course in Linear Algebra, which, from what I…
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Presentation Software

I would like to make a series of mathematical lessons to upload on YouTube. Many mathematical lessons on YouTube that I've watched just video film a presentation on blackboard or paper. The disadvantage is that it is not easily editable. Is there…
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How do I accept that math is hard?

Ever since I began studying mathematics, there were times where I really enjoyed doing so, and then there were times where I didn't enjoy it at all and simply wanted to quit. I guess everyone knows these kind of feelings while studying mathematics,…
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How to succeed in upper-level math

This question will essentially be more of a how-to plea or general help request. I'm currently studying math and I'm at the point where I've transitioned into upper-division classes, most if not all of which are proof based. To be blunt, I…
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E versus e when using scientific notation

When I was calculating pressures in different units, I decided to use Google out of laziness. First I tried: 1.013e-10 mbar and received a result of: 7.598125e-11 Torr Then, I tried: 1.013E-10 mbar and received a result of: 7.598124847e-11…
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distance Pure Math graduate programs?

I would like to go to a graduate school for pure mathematics, but I do not live where such programs exits. Furthermore, I can not move. Question: Do any Universities have graduate program in pure math that is offered in distance learning format?
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Pen-and-paper educational games

I'm teaching maths at the 8-16 year level, one-on-one tuition. What are some good pen-and-paper maths games I can play with these kids? Googling "math games" just gets me a load of interactive animated junk and most games in this list are not…
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Solve the equation $(x-3)(x+9)(x+5)(x-7)=385$

I have one question please...I solved it in this way..so I am not sure..that is it right or not? and If I solved it in the wrong way..so would like to know about the correct way and method to solve it..so please : Solve the equation (x-3) (x+9)…
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