Mathematician solves algebra's oldest problem using intriguing number sequences
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A UNSW mathematician has discovered a new method to solve higher polynomial equations, a longstanding challenge in algebra. The approach uses novel number sequences and avoids irrational numbers, potentially improving algorithms across mathematics. This breakthrough reopens a previously closed chapter in math history and offers new research opportunities in combinatorics.
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