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What does the M stand for math?
Questioner:Charlotte Perez 2023-04-07 08:02:57
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Benjamin Wright——Works at the International Seabed Authority, Lives in Kingston, Jamaica.
Hello, I'm an expert in the field of mathematics and education. I'm here to help clarify any questions you might have about mathematical concepts or terminology.
In the context of education, when we talk about "M" in a subject code or abbreviation, it often stands for "Mathematics." This is a common way to denote the subject in academic settings, schedules, or course listings.
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Mia Thompson——Studied at Harvard University, Lives in Boston. Currently pursuing a career in medicine as a resident physician.
It is not known why the letter m was chosen for slope; the choice
may have been arbitrary. John Conway has suggested m could stand for "modulus of slope." One high school algebra textbook says the reason for m is unknown, but remarks that it is interesting that the French word for "to climb" is
monter.
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