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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Undergrad What is tan θ in this diagram?
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Undergrad Challenge 23: Fractional exponents
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Graduate Applications of Grothendieck's work
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Graduate Why will this function always be an integer?
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MHB Find the smallest possible degree of a polynomial
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MHB Comparing $7$ and $\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{5}+\sqrt{11}$: Which is Bigger?
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Undergrad Solution for two unknowns with two equations
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Undergrad Mathematical discoveries caused by misprints?
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MHB Solving for $\dfrac {a^{12}+7}{a^4}$ with $a^2-a-1=0$
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MHB Find Real Root: $x^5-10x^3+20x-12=0$
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High School What does det mean in physics and math?
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MHB What Are the Focus Areas in the Course Algorithms and Complexity?
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MHB Unravel the Mystery: 5 Different Rooms, 5 Different Dimensions
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MHB Prove a triangle is equilateral
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MHB Calculating Bond Value - 3.5 Yr Holding, 8% Coupon
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MHB How do you find the composition of functions in the given pairs?
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High School Graph Remainders: See 1-200 Divided by 1-9
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Graduate Determining A Finite Value of Infinity
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High School Calculate Circle Radius/Diameter from Surface Area
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MHB What is the solution to this hard system of equations?
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High School Can You Define "Term" and "Expression" in Math?
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MHB Solving a Challenging Number Sequence Problem
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Graduate Why is the term space commonly used in geometry but not in algebra?
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MHB Adding Trigonometric Functions
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High School How to Construct a Decagon Using a Protractor and Compass
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Graduate Trivial/pointless math puzzle I'm too stupid to solve
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MHB Solving for AB & AC: Find the Solution
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MHB Finding $\angle ACB$ in $\triangle ABC$
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MHB Finding Side Lengths of Tangram Shapes
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MHB Find X, a 4-digit perfect square
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MHB What is the area of a segment bounded by a chord and an arc in a circle?
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MHB How Much Heat Is Needed to Melt Ice and Warm It to 30°C?
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MHB Distance Between Intersection Points of Bisectors & Medians in Right Triangle
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MHB Finding expressions for the five other trigonometric functions....
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MHB Finding Intercepts: Simple Steps to Refresh Your Memory
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Undergrad What does : mean on ProofWiki's page about normal subgroups?
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MHB Finding the Difference between Two Intersecting Equations
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MHB What is the Unknown Value of N in a Table?
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MHB Table Functions Explained: Help for Understanding
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MHB Finding terms in arithmetic progressions
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Undergrad Giving a lecture on decimal fractions
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MHB Understanding Arithmetic Sequences: Tips and Strategies
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MHB 1000 th Digit in a Given number N
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MHB Sums of arithmetic progressions
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MHB Can You Solve This Challenging Polynomial Equation?
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MHB Max $m$ for $(\frac{1}{11^m}\prod_{i=1000}^{2014}i)\in N$
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News Alexander Grothendieck is no longer with us
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High School Can a Right Triangle be Solved Without Any Given Values?
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Your favorite (afforadable) math trinkets?
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MHB Finding the log by using the proportional table
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High School Finding Values for a Frustum Net to Calculating x, y, t, and H
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MHB Prove Integer Solution for $x_1^3+x_2^3+x_3^3+x_4^3+x_5^3=k$
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MHB Finding Triples of Positive Integers in Power Equations
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MHB Discover the Number of Permutations for 'Examination' | Problem: Permutations
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MHB Is $\frac{\ln{|x|}}{x}=\ln{|x^{-x}|}$? Explained by y $\ln{x}=\ln{x^y}$ Rule
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High School Please recommend me a good math book prior to taking trigonometry
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MHB How to find composition of f ° g and g ° f ?
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MHB Negative Exponents: Solve the Problem and Figure it Out
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MHB Solving word problems using a system of equations (i'm guessing simultaneous).
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Undergrad Are there algorithms for untangling knots?
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The Mathematics Genealogy Project
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Undergrad Unbreakable Code: Moby Dick Method
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High School What Is the Difference Between Symbolic and Literal Equations?
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Undergrad Where do I start in math for physics comprehension?
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MHB Prove :x²+y²=1992 ,no solution
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Graduate A question about the Cook-Levin Theorem
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MHB Systems of Non-Linear equations
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Undergrad Correcting Speed Graphs on Maps Using Excel
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Undergrad How Can You Symbolically Solve for x in Mathematical Functions?
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High School What is the Negative of a Polar Coordinate?
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Mathematical Truths: Discovered or Invented?
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MHB At which p-adic fields does the equation have no rational solution?
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MHB Heights and distances problems
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MHB Wire Length w/ 0.068 Ohms & 2.8mm Diameter: ~11.56 ft
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High School Volume of Prism: Length & Width (y^3-y, y-1)
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Graduate What is the shortest route to marriage on the round island?
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MHB For which primes, does the equation have a rational solution?
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What makes someone a great mathematician?
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Undergrad Symbol Meaning: Capital "V" with Crossbar
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High School What exactly is the purpose of square-rooting
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Graduate Does there always exist primes in between square of two consecutive prime.
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MHB Right Angle Triangle, at a loss
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MHB Help Me Visualize: Height of a Mountain
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Graduate Solve Optimal Factory Construct Problem for Max Goods in 10-50 Hours
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MHB How can you factor out x from the original term?
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MHB How do I find the coordinates of the centre and vertices in a square and circle?
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Undergrad What is considered a "mathematician"?
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How can I improve my ability to visualize mathematics?
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Undergrad Solving the Bearing Problem - Is There a General Solution?
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MHB Divisibility problem (number theory, I believe)
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MHB What is the Square Root Property in Mathematics?
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MHB Find log_3 (a2+a3+a4+a5+a6+a7)
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MHB Proving Identity 46: $\cos^{6}(A)+\sin^{6}(A)=1-3\sin^{2}(A)\cos^{2}(A)$
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What country has the most mathematicians?
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MHB Counting problem involving numbered cards
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MHB Fermats Principle: Find Time of Travel Along Path APB
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MHB Solve the Math Puzzle: 66+935+1389
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MHB Trigonometric identities transformation last one
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Undergrad Why is There No Inverse Factorial Function?
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