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In order to share information with one another, we must be able to clearly and accurately communicate our thoughts and ideas. In the era of text messaging and cryptic notes, the art of understanding a communication has changed. Many parents and grandparents may be unable to understand a text message sent by you or one of your friends. In mathematics, precise language is important so that everyone can understand each other. This section introduces the meaning of precise mathematical language and what is included in a good explanation in mathematics.
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.
—George Bernard Shaw, 1856–1950
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© 2015 Sylvia Forman and Agnes M. Rash
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Forman, S., Rash, A.M. (2015). Introduction. In: The Whole Truth About Whole Numbers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11035-6_1
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