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Murphy's Law in Math

Murphy's Law in math refers to the tongue-in-cheek adage that anything that can go wrong in mathematical calculations or problem-solving will inevitably go wrong. It is a humorous concept that implies the presence of unexpected and often frustrating outcomes in the realm of mathematics.

Examples:

1. As per Murphy's Law in math, when you need a calculator the most, you'll find out the battery is dead.

2. According to Murphy's Law in math, the one time you forget to check your work will be the one time you make a silly mistake.

3. Murphy's Law in math suggests that when you're running late for an exam, you'll get stuck in traffic and miss the beginning.

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