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Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both?

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Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both?
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RE: Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both?
November 22, 2016 at 5:54 pm (This post was last modified: November 23, 2016 at 2:28 am by Alex K.)
(November 22, 2016 at 1:53 pm)robvalue Wrote: That's why I always taught my students to check their answers make sense, especially when they've been using a calculator. If they end up with a length of -5cm, they've probably hit a wrong button.

At this point, I rejoice if they get cm at all, and not sqrt(kg)/cm*h
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
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Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both?

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Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both? - by Macoleco - November 6, 2016 at 11:43 am
RE: Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both? - by Chas - November 22, 2016 at 10:57 am
RE: Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both? - by Alex K - November 22, 2016 at 5:54 pm

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