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Old 06-02-2003, 11:21 AM
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problem in textbook

What is the name of your state? MD

Hello,

As to what extent is a problem in a mathematics text book protected by copyright? whould changing the numbers around be ok?
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Old 06-02-2003, 11:25 AM
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Re: problem in textbook

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Originally posted by 2cents
What is the name of your state? MD

Hello,

As to what extent is a problem in a mathematics text book protected by copyright? whould changing the numbers around be ok?

My response:

Numbers are not copyrightable.

IAAL
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Old 06-02-2003, 11:32 AM
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thanks!

if the book shows a worked out solution, would my worked-out solution (with different numbers) infringe th copyright?

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Old 06-03-2003, 09:04 PM
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Can you add two plus two?

You were just given the answer and you totally ignored it.
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