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Mathematician Explains Equals Has Multiple Meanings

Credit: DepositphotosMathematics has many abstract concepts that are often difficult to grasp, but we assumed the meaning of 'equals' was well understood. However, it appears that mathematicians disagree on the exact definition of equality, which could pose challenges for computer programs increasingly used to verify mathematical proofs.This academic debate has simmered for decades but...