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\author{ 
An abstract of\\
a Thesis\\
Presented to the faculty of \\
the Department of Mathematics \\
Western Illinois University \vspace{.4in}\\
In Partial Fulfillment \\
of the Requirements for the Degree \\
Master of Science\vspace{.3in}\\
By\vspace{.3in}\\
NAME HERE \vspace{.3in}\\
DATE HERE}



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\centerline{ABSTRACT}

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Abstract here.

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\centerline{APPROVAL PAGE}

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This thesis by .......... is accepted in its present form by the Department of Mathematics of Western Illinois University as satisfying the thesis requirements for the degree Master of Science.

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