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Math is sometimes called the science of patterns
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"Math is sometimes called the science of patterns"

- Ronald Graham

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This quote by Ronald Graham talks to the idea that mathematics is a science of patterns. Mathematics is a field of study that is based upon the recognition and understanding of patterns. Patterns are found in numbers, shapes, and equations, and mathematics is the study of these patterns. Mathematics is used to discuss the world around us, from the movement of the planets to the behavior of the stock market. By recognizing and understanding patterns, mathematicians can make forecasts and establish theories about the world. Mathematics is likewise utilized to fix problems, from creating bridges to predicting the weather condition. In other words, mathematics is the science of patterns, and it is an important tool for comprehending the world around us.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ronald Graham somewhere between October 31, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Mathematician from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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