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Do Numbers which can't be approximated exist?

Do numbers exist for which we can't write down a formula or approximation? For example, although Pi is irrational there are numerous ways to approximate it's...

Easier way to understand the Monty Hall Problem

First, solve this related problem: Before any of the three doors are opened, Monty says You may either pick one door or eliminate one door and...

Math Undergrad at UC Berkeley vs CMU vs Columbia vs Cornell

I'm a high school senior that's debating these 4 schools to go to. I'm a pure math major at all schools. I'm wondering which of...

What's the most useful Math trick you know? I'll start. All of these integrals equal 0 almost all the time.

EXCEPT when the argument to a standalone cosine function is zero. Because cos(0) =1. The last two integrals are two standalone cos functions in a trench...