Published on: 2025-07-28 19:52:50
The Gist Editors' notes Mathematician solves algebra's oldest problem using intriguing new number sequences by University of New South Wales Norman Wildberger at his laptop. Credit: UNSW Sydney × close Norman Wildberger at his laptop. Credit: UNSW Sydney A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such as the degree two polynomial: 1 + 4x – 3
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