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  2. Rhind Mathematical Papyrus - Wikipedia

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    Problems 1–6 compute divisions of a certain number of loaves of bread by 10 men and record the outcome in unit fractions. Problems 7–20 show how to multiply the expressions 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 = 7/4, and 1 + 2/3 + 1/3 = 2 by different fractions. Problems 21–23 are problems in completion, which in modern notation are simply subtraction problems.

  3. Fraction - Wikipedia

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    A simple fraction (also known as a common fraction or vulgar fraction, where vulgar is Latin for "common") is a rational number written as a / b or ⁠ ⁠, where a and b are both integers. [9] As with other fractions, the denominator (b) cannot be zero. Examples include ⁠ 1 2 ⁠, − ⁠ 8 5 ⁠, ⁠ −8 5 ⁠, and ⁠ 8 −5 ⁠.

  4. Guess 2/3 of the average - Wikipedia

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    In game theory, " guess ⁠ 2 3 of the average " is a game that explores how a player’s strategic reasoning process takes into account the mental process of others in the game. [1] In this game, players simultaneously select a real number between 0 and 100, inclusive. The winner of the game is the player (s) who select a number closest to ...

  5. Ratio - Wikipedia

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    If the ratio consists of only two values, it can be represented as a fraction, in particular as a decimal fraction. For example, older televisions have a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that the width is 4/3 of the height (this can also be expressed as 1.33:1 or just 1.33 rounded to two decimal places). More recent widescreen TVs have a 16:9 ...

  6. Golden ratio - Wikipedia

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    The golden ratio is also an algebraic number and even an algebraic integer. It has minimal polynomial. This quadratic polynomial has two roots, and. The golden ratio is also closely related to the polynomial. which has roots and As the root of a quadratic polynomial, the golden ratio is a constructible number.

  7. Rational root theorem - Wikipedia

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    This shows again that any rational root of P is positive, and the only remaining candidates are 2 and 2\3. To show thet 2 is not a root, it suffices to remark that if x = 2 , {\displaystyle x=2,} then 3 x 2 {\displaystyle 3x^{2}} and 5 x − 2 {\displaystyle 5x-2} are multiples of 8 , while − r x 2 {\displaystyle -rx^{2}} is not.

  8. Error correction code - Wikipedia

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    A simplistic example of ECC is to transmit each data bit 3 times, which is known as a (3,1) repetition code. Through a noisy channel, a receiver might see 8 versions of the output, see table below. Through a noisy channel, a receiver might see 8 versions of the output, see table below.

  9. 3/4 - Wikipedia

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    3/4 or ¾ may refer to: The fraction (mathematics) three quarters (3 ⁄ 4) equal to 0.75; Arts and media. 3/4, a 2017 Bulgarian film; 3