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Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both?
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RE: Is mathematics discovered, developed, or both?
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.

But of course, it's possible to model a real situation with an equation which then produces extra solutions that don't apply to reality. In other words, it's not a one-to-one mapping.
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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 robvalue - November 22, 2016 at 1:53 pm

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