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How to Master the World of Conjectures and Counterexamples

How to Master the World of Conjectures and Counterexamples

In math, a conjecture is like a smart guess — something we think is true but haven’t proven. If someone finds an example that shows the guess is wrong, that’s a counterexample. It’s a bit like playing a detective game in mathematics. In this guide, we’ll look at these two ideas, breaking them down in […]