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quintic
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quintic [ˈkwɪntɪk]
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(Mathematics) Maths of or relating to the fifth degree a quintic equation
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Even after Renaissance mathematicians cracked the secret of cubic and quartic equations, quintic equations resisted solution for 250 years.
Magic numbers by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
Mathematicians solved algebraic equations until they came to a stop with the quintic equation, which resisted solution until two mathematical geniuses independently discovered it couldn't be solved using the usual methods.
The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved by California Bookwatch
Mathematicians solved algebraic equations until they came to a stop with the quintic equation, which resisted solution until two mathematical geniuses independently discovered it couldn't be solved using the usual methods.
The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved by Donovan, Diane C. / MBR Bookwatch
 
 
 
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