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A Chinese research team from Peking University has utilized artificial intelligence to solve a long-standing mathematical problem, achieving this feat without human intervention.

It involves 4chan, of all places.

Teachers can use these questions to draw students out and get worthwhile formative assessment responses to guide instruction.