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Little progress had been made in solving Ramsey problems since the 1930s. Now, researchers have found the answer to r(4,t), a longstanding Ramsey problem that has perplexed the math world for decades.

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