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Among the many internet trends people tend to gravitate towards, difficult, nonsensical, or ridiculous math problems receive a load of attention. But sometimes, things aren't what they appear to be.

UPDATE: May 18, 2017, 5:06 p.m. SGT Updated with the Ministry of Education's new statement. A math question apparently meant for 7-year-olds has left adults befuddled. The bonus math question -- which ...

It sounds like a math phobic’s worst nightmare or perhaps Good Will Hunting for the ages. Those wacky folks at he the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency have put out a research request it calls ...

Every mathematician has a story that goes something like this. You’re at a party, and someone asks what you do for a living. “I’m a mathematician,” you say. “You must be a genius!” they reply. Or ...

Naomi Pacheco was making dinner when her 10-year-old daughter, Rhythm, suddenly called her over to see her math homework. Like most parents, the Utah resident is used to helping her child troubleshoot ...

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