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The discussion centers around a variety of math-related jokes and puns, showcasing humor that intertwines mathematical concepts with everyday scenarios. Participants share jokes about knot theory, probability, and classic math humor, such as the famous "Why is 6 afraid of 7?" and various puns involving mathematicians and their quirks. The conversation also touches on the complexities of mathematical functions, including references to the Ackermann function and the busy beaver function, highlighting the vastness of mathematical concepts. Additionally, there are playful exchanges about the nature of math education, the absurdity of certain math problems, and the humorous misunderstandings that can arise in mathematical contexts. Overall, the thread reflects a lighthearted appreciation for math through jokes, clever wordplay, and shared experiences among math enthusiasts.
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James Demers said:
Shouldn't that be 7/16"-10¢?

jack action said:
BillTre said:
Shouldn't that be: "7/16" - 10 cents"?
The 10 cents was borrowed from his buddy. Since he owes 10 cents, the negative value is implicit. This is why math is important. :woot:
 
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I'm just remembering the story told by a Math prof ,about a student who took a Calc exam ,where one problem involved Superman jumping from a building. It seems in exam, the student drew an incredibly -detailed picture of the problem, including a carefull drawing of the cape and costume, windows and other features of the building, potted plants in the balcony, etc. But he never bothered answering the problem itself.
 
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Why does no one laugh at my jokes?

The joke:

Why was 6 scared of 7? sin(21°)
sin(21°) = cos(69°) = cos(69° + 720°) = cos(789°)
 
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