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math vs The math

Both 'math' and 'the math' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Math' is commonly used in American English as a shortened form of 'mathematics' and is used without an article. On the other hand, 'the math' is used when referring to a specific set of mathematical calculations or problems.

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math

This is correct. 'Math' is commonly used in American English as a shortened form of 'mathematics' and is used without an article.

Use 'math' when referring to the subject of mathematics in general.

Examples:

I'm studying math at university.
Math is not my favorite subject.
She's really good at math.

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Such an underrepresented question in math curriculum.
I've always loved math so...
That's right. I did the math.
So again, I started doing some math.
Shows the predefined math functions in the handbook.
We gave people 20 simple math problems.
Knitting increases hand-eye coordination and requires complex math.
Do a card trick involving math.
Another would review the basic concepts of math and science.
I don't major in math.
Your son is a vvhiz at math.
And remember, 7 pages of math.
Because otherwise you'll flunk math.
I changed your grade in math and art.
I think math is very important, but so is dance.
But that's what the math says.
I was endlessly getting busted in math class doodling behind the textbook.
I believe that correctly using computers is the silver bullet for making math education work.
See, in the real world math isn't necessarily done by mathematicians.
And of course, math is very powerful at doing that.

Alternatives:

mathematics
maths (in British English)

The math

This is correct. 'The math' is used when referring to a specific set of mathematical calculations or problems.

Use 'the math' when referring to a particular set of mathematical calculations or problems.

Examples:

I need help with the math in this assignment.
The math involved in this project is quite complex.
Can you explain the math behind this equation?

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The math is simple, blondie.
The math doesn't work, does it?
The math works, so we're on.
The math is not quite as hard as you might imagine.
The math works, so we're on.
The math would suggest that in a few, I'm a clown made of candy.
So I know you've done the math.
I had done the math. I knew what spring fallout meant.
Let's see... if the math is right.
I get you the math, you worry about experiments.
Charlie, 600 scientists vetted the math.
I just did the math for you.
So, I've done the math.
- I haven't done the math.
Apparently, College Boy here did the math.
I did the math a long time ago.
We already did the math, Will.
Yes, and, like any good lawyer, you did the math.
The math program offers tutoring possibilities.
The math's really quite straightforward.

Alternatives:

the mathematics
the calculations

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