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    Prove that no "prime triplet" exists after 3,5,7

    haha thanks so much everyone! Every triplet has a multiple of 3. The first triplet survives this because the multiple is 3 itself, and 3 is prime. However, every triplet after the first will contain a multiple of 3 which by the definition of prime numbers means one element is not prime. So...
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    Prove that no "prime triplet" exists after 3,5,7

    So, Prime triplet: if p is prime, then p+2 and p+4 are also prime. Prove that 3,5,7 is the only prime triplet. I have figured out that p = 2k+1, k > 1 then p+2 = 2k + 3 and p + 4 = 2k+5. I figure there will be three cases to prove i.e. p (prime), p + 2 (prime), p + 4 (not...
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    Should You Study All Proofs in Gallian's Abstract Algebra?

    Hello. I started Gallians Contemporary Abstract Algebra today. Is it wise to go through each of the given proofs for all of the theorems. For example I just studied the proof for division algorithm. Took Quite some time. I don't know if I could have produced this proof without peeking at the...
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    Shortest collision time that will leave engine block intact?

    Units of Impulse are kg*m/s --> N s; and momentum is N*s. Correct? and If the impulse value 11277.896N*s + (-21800.9N)t = 0 --> t = -11277.896N*s/-21800.9N = t (seconds) (kg*m)/s * s*s/(kg*m) --> s For some reason I believed that Force and Momentum had the same units...Now I see the error of...
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    Shortest collision time that will leave engine block intact?

    Does this seems right at all? The system we use docks points off of our total score if we try and fail..So in the spirit of not trying because of fear of failure a little assurance would be great. In other words, if you say No that is wrong then I can go back to the drawing board, else I already...
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    Shortest collision time that will leave engine block intact?

    The kg is right...problem is clearly not realistic.
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    Shortest collision time that will leave engine block intact?

    So I see that my initial move was naive..haha I rethought the problem. Right before impact my momentum will be 11277.896N. If I don't want to destroy my motor I need to only contact the wall (If i could be so lucky to choose) for a very small amount of time so that my Impulse = 21000.9 N...
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    Shortest collision time that will leave engine block intact?

    Homework Statement In a crash test a solid concrete wall is used to test crashworthiness. A particular SUV weighs 338.183 kg and is accelerated to 33.3485 m/s before colliding head on with the barrier. What impulse must be applied is required to stop the SUV? This gives Impulse =...
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    Should I Relearn Calculus Before Studying ODEs?

    Sounds good thank you for all of the advice. I'll look into some other books and start hanging out in the calc forum.
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    Should I Relearn Calculus Before Studying ODEs?

    I am working on a BS in Computer Science. Differential Equations isn't a required course. I only needed to take all of calculus. Linear Algebra I am taking this semester. Then I can choose another math course.
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    Should I Relearn Calculus Before Studying ODEs?

    My last calculus course was multivariate and it was 2 years ago.
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    Should I Relearn Calculus Before Studying ODEs?

    I have studied both single variable and multivariable calculus. I was younger and spent hardly anytime on them but did fairly well at the university level. I regret now that I did not master the subjects as I have an intense passion to learn ODE's. Do you think I should start studying...
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    Power series representation of ln((1+2t)/(1-2t))

    well i got it...i ended up writing out cleaner when i posted it on here and then never realized the obvious...thanks
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    Power series representation of ln((1+2t)/(1-2t))

    it was an accident I am used to typing x and i didnt realize. also the answer choices that i have are with n-1 all over and i usually end up with n+1
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