Every mathematician has a story that goes something like this. You’re at a party, and someone asks what you do for a living. “I’m a mathematician,” you say. “You must be a genius!” they reply. Or ...

Find the circumference of a circle with a 10-foot radius. Use the formula C = p*d and use 3.14 for p. Mr. Strong can cut through a log in 2 minutes and 23 seconds. If he can maintain that rate, how ...

There are two kinds of people on this planet. One who absolutely hates solving math equations and would run away from them. Second, those who find joy in solving math problems. And if you happen to be ...

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