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Best way to profit from a book whitout exercises

Sometimes, I find notes or books that has examples and/or theorems but no exercises. I know that exercises are a fundamental part of math learning, so I don't know how to proceed in this case in order to really get a grip on the material. What is…
HeMan
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How angles was calculated

In the past, how did they calculate the angles and sides of a right angle triangle without using a calculator?
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Does being unable to solve homework questions mean you cannot do research?

This last year I've been in graduate school has been really depressing. I thought I was capable of doing math(as an undergraduate I did OK), but I'm finding that I'm not able to solve homework and exam questions well. My grades are quite bad except…
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How to study maths.

I opted to study mathematics at college level. To study maths one must cultivate following habits: 1. Practice, Practice & More Practice 2. Review Errors 3. Master the Key Concepts 4. Understand your Doubts 5. Create a Distraction Free…
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Redundant proof in Math paper

Recently, I read a published math paper and I found that in the excessive argument in the proof of one of its theorem. In fact, in my opinion, the redundant part is not even correct, because it applies a theorem in wrong manner. However, the flaw…
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Maximum data storage in a paper sheet? which theory should I look for?

I'd love to study a problem: How much information can be stored in a blank paper sheet. with those considerations: "store in a sheet" means writte letters or numbers or equations, with a pen and a human hand. "writte" means there should be a good…
José Osorio
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Can I make it without times table memorization?

I am 24 years old and I am planing to get into mathematics sense it is essential In science. I have big plans and Math is the very first thing I want to focus on. I have very important question that won't let me rest. When I was young I didn't take…
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Does $\sqrt[-2]{Insert Any Number Here}$ exist?

square root with negative symbol on the left side of the tiny number 2 Does $\sqrt[-2]{Insert Any Number Here}$ exist? what do you call it ? negative square root? also, where do negative square root ( $\sqrt[-2]{}$ ) mostly used or found? which…
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Learning proofs for exams

I have an exam tomorrow and I need to learn 23 theorems and their proof about measure theory and Fourier series, which I need to be able to reproduce. Can someone share some tips on how to learn proofs of theorems fast? In previous years I would…
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Define theta as an exponent of Rankine formula

Define it and write it down please to mere accuracy would be very appreciated no clarification
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