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In mathematics, a asymptote is a straight line that a curve approaches but never quite reaches. Asymptotes can occur in various mathematical functions, such as rational functions or exponential functions. They are used to describe the behavior of a function as the input approaches infinity or negative infinity.
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EzraA straight line which is approached , but never reached by an infinite branch of a curve , and which can be regarded as a line tangent to the curve at infinity.
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What is pure math?
Pure Mathematics is the branch of mathematics that deals only with mathematics and how it works - it is the HOW of mathematics. It is abstracted from the real world and provides the "tool box" of mathematics; it includes things like calculus. Applied mathematics is the branch of mathematics which applies the techniques of Pure Mathematics to the real world - it is the WHERE of mathematics; it includes things like mechanics. Pure Mathematics teaches you HOW to integrate, Applied mathematics teaches you WHERE to use integration.
What does mathematics have to do with math?
'Math(s)' is the shortened word for 'Mathematics'. The word 'mathematics' comes from Classical Greece, and means 'to learn'.
What are disadvantages of mathematics?
Only a person who does not understand mathematics is disadvantaged. Mathematics in itself has no disadvantages.
Is mathematics science?
Depending on what type of science, yes mathematics can be science. Like if you're doing physics that can be mathematics.
Does mathematics lie in physical sciences?
Mathematics is used extensively in the physical sciences, by mathematics itself is not a physical science.
