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A truly rigorous textbook

Does there exist a mathematical text that references a formal computer verified proof for every theorem it presents? I'm imagining a digital textbook that gives the higher level concepts in typical prose but also provides a means to examine each…
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Need some help and suggestions for learning graduate level mathematics:

Econ/Math involved in graduate school is rarely explained linearly through just one text. The material is often sourced from multiple texts and stitched together. And especially when new math is involved this really makes things difficult for…
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What should I study during the summer?

For a little background, I have always done the bare minimum in school when it comes to any mathematics. Once I reached college level, though, I found a love for mathematics and I want to keep studying it. This semester, it finished just a couple…
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9x multiplication table trick: How does it work?

There is a trick that is taught to children to help them remember their 9 times tables. As illustrated below, the digits of the multiplication problem in question can be determined by: Splitting the digits 1 to 0(10) by whatever number you are…
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memorization of incorrect maths

today I had a talk with a friend which told me that according to him, it is possible to "destroy" someone's abilities in doing maths for his entire life: take the person at age 5, learn him something totally wrong (for instance that the digits used…
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In which branch of mathematics does "logarithm" belong? Arithmetic or algebra?

I'm currently working on an iOS & Android application for GCE O Level students. I have to classify everything neatly such that Maths never appears to be a messy subject to study and so should I classify logarithm into arithmetic or algebra? Here is…
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Problem on Train Time

Two trains 137 metres and 163 metres long run together at speed of 42 kmph and 48kmph. In what time will they clear of each other from the moment they meet? I do not understand the statement properly "In what time will they clear of each other from…
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I'm a neuroscientist, what book should I read to improve my maths?

I'm a neuroscientist, but I don't know much maths. I like to learn the functions, and what they mean exactly and how/when I should use them. I'm specifically interested in knowing what mathematical functions actually mean and what I'm supposed to…
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I feel like I missed out on fundamental mathematics and want to start from the beginning? Should I start with Khan Academy or something else?

I am trying to backtrack and remember my math classes throughout my academic life and can only remember a time in 5th grade where I started subtracting from left to right. Somehow I also completely missed the fractions lesson in grade school and…
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Systems of equations word problems in high school Algebra

I'm not sure how to set up the equations to solve a problem like: Flying to Kampala with a tailwind a plane averaged 158 km/h. On the return trip the plane only averaged 112 km/h while flying back into the same wind. Find the speed of the wind and…
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Prerequisites for various math courses

Does anybody know of a list/diagram showing how various math subjects lead to other subjects and their interactions? So like Algebra -> Calculus 1 -> Differential Equations, Calculus 2 -> etc.? I'm trying to build a solid foundation to get to…
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The evaluation of proofs

I searched this community upon proofs and found some interesting topics. Yet I would like to know how you guys achieved to write your own proofs. What I mean is, my course describes proof as something that comes with experience or learning by doing.…
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Explaining what the point is in studying 'maths'.

I'm a second year student in mathematics at the University of Ghent, Belgium. The University has a total of 60000 students and only 150 studying maths, looking at these numbers, u instantly notice that it's a very low percentage. I've never really…
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Where can I get "computer based math" education as defined by Conrad Wolfram?

Textbooks, courses, and other resources would be helpful. http://www.computerbasedmath.org/
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How to train for olympiads?

I've been training a lot for mathematical olympiads the past months, and I would like how to go further. Does anyone know interactive websites training your math skills? Or anything else that could train my math skills, but I'd like not just to do…
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