Proof in C17 algebra

Brendan Larvor

Philosophia Scientiae (2005)

  • Volume: 9, Issue: S2, page 43-59
  • ISSN: 1281-2463

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Larvor, Brendan. "Proof in C17 algebra." Philosophia Scientiae 9.S2 (2005): 43-59. <http://eudml.org/doc/103773>.

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