alleryWhy can a beginner not follow a maths text easily?
AIt has no logical order
BIt is always in tiny print
CIt avoids every symbol
DIt relies on exact definitions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It relies on exact definitions
1. Mathematical terms have exact definitions.
2. Without those definitions the sentence can look like nonsense.
3. The difficulty is missing prerequisites, not print size or lack of order.
_Source: Wikipedia, Language of mathematics, Understanding mathematical text_
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