Hello! I'm reading this mathematical classic, and may have several questions. Rather than spam the board, I will put them all in this thread. First question, what does it mean when a number has a subscript and a superscript? I cannot provide an image for I am typing on my iPod. Tx in advance!
G H Hardy's number theory
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It may be time to back up and read something more fundamental.
Superscripts generally mean exponents, although there certainly are other uses.
Subscripts, could be a couple of things. Sometimes Base and other times just a differentiator or sequence counter.
Superscripts generally mean exponents, although there certainly are other uses.
Subscripts, could be a couple of things. Sometimes Base and other times just a differentiator or sequence counter.
I find myself in the condition of semi-extreme embarrassment... 
Of course, I have seen recursive series and exponents for the past 2 years... but when I all of a sudden see them together on a printed page in front of the same variable, It evokes a very strong sense of mental block... ie. I should have known that it was an exponent.
forever shamed,
Nick
Of course, I have seen recursive series and exponents for the past 2 years... but when I all of a sudden see them together on a printed page in front of the same variable, It evokes a very strong sense of mental block... ie. I should have known that it was an exponent.
forever shamed,
Nick