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Line 9: ==Particular points== Studying mathematics from a reference source is not ideal. Unless you come here with a particular query to answer, it is not reasonable to expect ''instant results''. Mathematics textbooks are conventionally built up carefully one chapter at a time, explaining what mathematicians would call the ''prerequisites'' before moving to a new topic. For example, you may think you can study Chapter 10 of a book before Chapter 9, but reading a few pages may then show you that you are wrong. Because Wikipedia's pages are not ordered in the same way, it may be less clear ''what'' the prerequisites are, and ''where'' to find them, if you are struggling with a new concept. There is no quick way round the need for prerequisite knowledge. Be prepared for a few moves to get round such blocks, by getting more context. What different readers need by may of introduction will differ widely. Therefore follow wikilinks to pages on unfamiliar terms, to orient yourself; look at related pages, either under the "See also" section or using the article's categories. ==Ways to use Wikipedia==

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