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Some thoughts about epsilon and delta

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Ben Blum-Smith

By Ben Blum-Smith, Contributing Editor The calculus has a very special place in the 20th century’s traditional course of mathematical study. It is a sort of fulcrum: both the summit toward which the whole secondary curriculum strives, and the fundamental … Continue reading →

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What is \(0^0\), and who decides, and why does it matter? Definitions in mathematics.

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Art Duval

By Art Duval, Contributing Editor, University of Texas at El Paso How is \(0^0\) defined? On one hand, we say \(x^0 = 1\) for all positive \(x\); on the other hand, we say \(0^y = 0\) for all positive \(y\). … Continue reading →

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