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How do I prove that $x^p-x+a$ is irreducible in a field with $p$ elements when $a\neq 0$?
Nov 13, 2011
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Has anyone ever actually seen this Daniel Biss paper?
Oct 5, 2016
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Is linear algebra more “fully understood” than other maths disciplines?
Mar 17, 2016
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Subtraction with a negative result
Sep 30, 2016
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Proof that $\sum\limits_{k=1}^\infty\frac{a_1a_2\cdots a_{k-1}}{(x+a_1)\cdots(x+a_k)}=\frac{1}{x}$ regarding $\zeta(3)$ and Apéry's proof
Apr 12, 2012
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Why does the Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality even have a name?
Mar 3, 2016
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Why did a famous mathematician say that algebraic topology was dead?
Sep 13, 2012
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What are some examples of when Mathematics 'accidentally' discovered something about the world?
Jun 1, 2016
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Is there such a thing as proof by example (not counter example)
Mar 21, 2013
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What is the algebraic intuition behind Vieta jumping in IMO1988 Problem 6?
Aug 20, 2016
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Who attached Buniakovsky's name to the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality?
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Meaning of p-values in regression
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Does any university require reporting of misconduct at other universities?
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