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What does “evaluate” mean when used in Mathematical problems? [closed]
When solving Mathematical problems, I usually come across with titles like:
Evaluate the expression below.
Evaluate this: ∜[(log2(48 / 3) + 1)2 - 9]
Evaluate the following integral.
When I ...
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When do we use “suppose” and when “let”?
As a matter of fact, these two words are used a lot in mathematical contexts. Often, we use them interchangeably; but I do realize that that might not be correct. What should I do about this matter? ...
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Trapezium/trapezoid — why are the US/UK definitions swapped around?
These are the US definitions...
Trapezoid — a 4-sided flat shape with straight sides that has a pair of opposite sides parallel.
Trapezium — a 4-sided flat shape with straight sides and NO parallel ...
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What does “an A/B metaphor” mean?
I wonder what "an A/B metaphor" means, for example, in the following quote from Wikipedia about formal language:
"In some applications, especially in logic, the alphabet is also known as the ...
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“Iterate” and “iteration” as nouns
What are the differences between iterate and iteration as nouns?
I don't quite understand the definition of iterate as noun:
A quantity arrived at by iteration
For example, in computer ...
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Where does the word “totient” come from?
In math we learn about the "totient function". It rhymes with "quotient" when math teachers pronounce it.
But I cannot find the definition or etymology of this word in any dictionary, nor on any ...
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Are there any differences between “oval” and “ellipse”?
Are there any differences between "oval" and "ellipse"?
