Discrete Math Definition - What Is Discrete Math?

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Discrete mathematics encompasses mathematical concepts that are distinct and separate, focusing on structures that are fundamentally discrete rather than continuous. It excludes the use of limits and continuity, making it essential for fields like computer science, cryptography, and combinatorics. Key areas include graph theory, set theory, and algorithms, which are crucial for understanding discrete structures. For further details, resources like Wikipedia provide comprehensive insights into the subject. Discrete mathematics is vital for various applications in technology and theoretical research.
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Can someone give me a definition of discrete mathematics?
 
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Discrete mathematics is any part of mathematics that does not use the concepts of "limit" or "continuity".
 

Thread 'Area of Overlapping Squares'

Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?
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