I think I've discovered a new mathematical formula, what now?

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Hello,

I was answering some math homework questions on yahoo. One of them was a bit more challenging and got me interested in similar problems related to the question. After a few pages of calculations I suddenly had a eureka moment and wrote down a formula which I couldn't find anywhere on the internet. It calculates the surface of regular polygons. I found one formula on the internet that does so, but my formula requires way less data.

My question is: what should I do with it? Í've never had a real scientific discovery before so I feel a little lost. I'm not going to tell just anyone but at the same time I want to know if it is indeed new and correct.

RobertMathmanJones · Accepted Answer

FIRST thing is to COPYWRIGHT  IT.

Then find the smartest person you trust and ask them.

One  note.   You mean Surface Area of a Polyhedra (not polygon).

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Ask someone to write a number, say a five-digit number.
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? · Answer

Test your formula on lots of different polygons and make sure it works right every time.
Compare it to other formulas you've seen to make sure it's not just the same formula in disguise.

Martin F · Answer

I believe it's possible to uncover simple mathematical truths that the greats have missed.

Joshua Swift · Answer

try taling with your teacher about it. if he thinks you have something, he can inform the principal and he will inform his superiors. eneventually, youll have some scientist checking it

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I think I've discovered a new mathematical formula, what now?

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