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You are not logged in. #1 2011-02-27 04:23:11
Lots of maths puzzlesHello all, Last edited by bilalbadawi (2011-03-01 10:37:02) #2 2011-02-27 15:43:55
Re: Lots of maths puzzlesHi bilalbadawi;
That statement sure made me think. When working the motto is the exact opposite. "Do not think about the problem just solve it!" I was thinking how can can anyone ever reconcile these two thoughts? In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them. Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means. 90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics. #3 2011-02-28 00:06:23
Re: Lots of maths puzzlesThanks Bobby. Some of the problems are classics indeed, but it is good to have all nice puzzles gathered in one place. #4 2011-02-28 00:14:56
Re: Lots of maths puzzlesHi Bilal; In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them. Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means. 90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics. #5 2011-02-28 12:36:24
Re: Lots of maths puzzlesWoOoOoW #6 2011-03-01 07:39:09
Re: Lots of maths puzzles"2-Hell VS Heaven (*)" could be hard, if a person just doesn't think exactly how to word the question. Once the right question is realized, then it seems too simple. #7 2011-03-01 10:33:47
Re: Lots of maths puzzles@Fermat'S: Anytime :-D. As explained in the home section, no solutions are provided. If you give enough thoughts to a puzzle and feel you are stuck, I am happy to give a hint or check your solution... #8 2011-03-01 11:02:44
Re: Lots of maths puzzlesThanks. I was discussing that very problem with someone else and I think we found a more concise, but perhaps more subtle, way to explain it than the way I explained it before. #9 2011-03-01 11:19:44
Re: Lots of maths puzzlesThat's the solution I know. But the solution you gave is more intuitive, although longer to explain. From a pedagogical perspective, I prefer the first solution you gave. Esthetically, the second solution is better. Cheers! |