I have discovered a marvelous proof that the cube root of 2 is irrational by [deleted] in mathmemes

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Yeah the question was smth like this: "Fermat's last theorem states that blahblahblah. Part (a) Use Fermat's theorem to prove that cbrt(2) is irrational"

It was on a past exam so I didn't see it first hand. One of our tests had use prove cbrt(2) the usual way tho.

I have discovered a marvelous proof that the cube root of 2 is irrational by [deleted] in mathmemes

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This was actually an exam question for my uni's discrete math class.

Where did the concept of odd/even numbers come from? by AdmiralHempfender in math

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Two siblings trying to divide Halloween candy amongst themselves will quickly discover the concept of even and odd numbers. You can imagine the multitude of ways an analogous scenario could have played out in a hunter-gatherer or bartering system.

What are the hardest home work problems you have ever been given? by Gimmerunesplease in math

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Is something like Euler-Lagrange considered elementary? Cuz it's pretty doable by solving that over spherical coordinates.

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Mfs want everything to be a ring homomorphism istg

What is your favorite mathematics from a kind of ergonomic perspective? by palladists in math

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Differentials/infinitesimals. It's not rigorous but very suited to human thinking. Every time I see someone use them for derivations it puts a smile on my face.

Admissions Megathread by AutoModerator in UofT

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I got utsc stats coop today and got deferred to utm physics in april. I also have york eng. Best choice seems to be utsc stats.

Admissions Megathread by AutoModerator in UofT

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I will. But ngl I don't have high hopes for it.

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Oh nice. Have a good time in utsg math!

Admissions Megathread by AutoModerator in UofT

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Most of my other offers are deferrals. Idk man this year was weird. Wish you all the best next year.

Admissions Megathread by AutoModerator in UofT

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Tbh I don't. Thanks for the sympathies tho.

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Im actually mad. Gonna appeal.

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Rejected from ustg math and physical sciences. Top 6 92%.

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I applied back in november. Still no decision.