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For centuries, one of algebra’s oldest puzzles has remained unsolved—how to find exact answers for higher-degree polynomials, where the variable is raised to the fifth power or more. Mathematicians ...

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Does the idea of doing math multiply your stress levels? That's a common response, according to a new survey out of the U.K. The poll, commissioned by professional services firm KPMG UK ...