The Waitress
Two mathematicians were having a drink at a bar.
The first one said, “The average person knows almost nothing about math.”
“Nonsense,” said the second. “Most people know more than you think.”
“Want to bet?”
“Absolutely.”
A few minutes later, the first mathematician excused himself to use the restroom.
As soon as he was gone, the second mathematician waved over the waitress.
“Can you help me settle an argument?”
“Sure.”
“In a minute, my friend is going to ask you a question. All I need you to do is answer: ‘One-third x cubed.’”
The waitress frowned.
“One-third... ex... cubed?”
“That's right.”
“Okay. One-third x cubed.”
“Perfect.”
When the first mathematician returned, the second said, “Ready for that bet?”
“Of course.”
He called the waitress over.
“Miss, quick question. What's the integral of x squared?”
The waitress didn't hesitate.
“One-third x cubed.”
The second mathematician grinned triumphantly.
The first stared in disbelief.
The waitress turned and started walking away.
Then she stopped.
Looked back over her shoulder.
And added:
“Plus C.”
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