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Graduate How can we prove f(x,y) is differentiable using induction?
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Differentiable implies continuous
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Undergrad Different proof of the derivative of e^x
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Graduate How can you find the Fourier series of Sin[x] with a period other than 2n Pi?
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Graduate A question about Caratheodory condition.
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Graduate Trying to understand the concept of divergence
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Graduate Measurable functions and division by zero
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Graduate Proof that the rationals are not a G_\delta set.
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Undergrad How do I integrate sin(x^2) please? Not (sin(x))^2.
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Graduate Angle ranges in hyperspherical coordinates
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Graduate Integral of Rational Function with Zero Result
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Undergrad Implicit differentiation, whats going wrong?
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Graduate Prove that the limit of this sequence is > 0
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Undergrad What are the implications of having different lateral derivatives at a point?
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Undergrad Derive Multivariable Taylor Series
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Undergrad Solve Delta Integral: \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} ln(x+3) \delta (x+2) dx
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Undergrad Wikipedia shows a proof of product rule using differentials by
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Undergrad How to solve these integrals? sqrt(a^2 + x^2) & sqrt(2 + x^2)?
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Undergrad Proof of Limit of a Recursive Sequence
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Undergrad Can Derivatives be Taken with Respect to Functions?
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Graduate How to inverse surface integral of a vector field
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Undergrad How to differentiate y = 8 ln x - 9 x with respect to x^2?
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Graduate Proving Functional Derivative for Current Research - Alice
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Graduate Circle Series Reciprocal: Taking the Reciprocal of an Infinite Series
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Graduate Double integral of product of Diracs
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Graduate Binomial series vs Binomial theorem, scratching my head for three days on this
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High School Verifying a Hard Trigonometric Identitiy ()
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Graduate A CONJECTURE (could someone help ? )
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Graduate Inverse of Curl Operator: A as a Function of B?
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Graduate Does the Integral of exp((ix-s)*k)/k from 0 to Infinity Converge?
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Graduate Laurent Series Expansion for Complex Functions
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Undergrad Why is ln(2) in the Derivative of 2^u?
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Graduate Making sense of continuity at a point where f(x) = Infinity?
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Graduate Expressing start of a vector using a point on the vector
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Undergrad Linear Algebra - Multiplying a matrix and vector.
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Undergrad Confusion with understanding derivatives in respect to
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Undergrad Calculus book recommendation (CompSci)
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Undergrad How Do I Find a Distribution Function Based on Measurements?
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Undergrad What is the effect of changing the axis location on rowing oarlocks?
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Graduate What is the name and value of the constant \sum_{n=1}^\infty{2^{-2^n}}?
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Undergrad What is the continuum hypothesis in set theory?
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High School HELP how to plug this into the calculator sigma notation?
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Undergrad What Value of b Solves 1/2b^2 = sin(b)?
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Graduate Constrained Optimization via Lagrange Multipliers
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High School What is the formula for calculating the central angle of a cone?
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Undergrad How Do I Correctly Evaluate the Integral Over [0,2pi] of √(t^2+2) dt?
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Graduate Proving Equivalence of Euler-Macheroni Constant
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Graduate Real Integral Solutions: Exact vs Approximations
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Graduate Continuous Extension of Function at Origin: Can f=1?
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Graduate Differential with respect to area or volume
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Graduate Analytical solution of an integral
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Graduate Sequence of integrable functions on [0,1]
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Graduate Understanding the Relation between Vector Fields, Flux, and Stokes' Theorem
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Graduate Confirming Gauss Theorem with Cylindrical Co-ordinates
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Graduate Why is dx dy = -dy dx in Differential Forms?
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Undergrad Can someone please tell me how you solve this intergal?
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Undergrad Rearranging Two-Dimensional Gaussian Function.
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Undergrad Interpreting the Derivative of N = I/R - D
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Graduate Where can I find the proof of Dirac's function properties?
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Graduate Integrating Complicated Functions: (1-a)^s
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Undergrad Infinitely many infinitely small numbers.
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Graduate Inverse Fourier Transform of f(k): Yes
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Graduate What does it mean by 'implicitly depends on x' ?
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Undergrad Why is division not a viable operation for vectors?
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High School What is the derivative of zero and why is it a special function?
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Undergrad How to Prove Euler's Number Converges?
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High School Why is the derivative of cot x equal to -cosec^2 x instead of -1/tan^2?
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Graduate What is the Significance of ∂Ω in Partial Differential Equations?
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High School I am new to Calculus. rate of change
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Graduate How does the function f(x)=0^{-x} behave for positive and complex numbers?
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Undergrad How to solve this limit? (difference of two square rooted terms)
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Undergrad Calculating Limits for Scientists
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Graduate Find the maximum and minimum dimension of a closed loop
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Graduate How to prove definition of exponential function as limit of powers converges
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Undergrad Optimization (min/max and concavity)
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Undergrad Significance of the Hat Symbol in Quantum Mechanics and Classical Kinematics
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Undergrad Integrating Kinematics: Solving for Velocity with Calculus
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Undergrad How Can Simpson's Rule Be Adjusted for Functions Undefined at Boundary Points?
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Graduate Can anyone come up with a Lebesgue-integrable function that
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Graduate How Do You Integrate sin(2x) e^(sin x)?
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Undergrad Learning Numerical Analysis for Physics Problems
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Graduate Finding Anti-Derivative of sin(3u(t)) w/ Unknown u(t)
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Undergrad Is to 2nd order always related to Taylor series?
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Graduate Limiting a Complex Function to π
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High School I just wanted to know what is in Calculus 2?
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Undergrad How Is the Sequence 2, 0, 2/27, 0, 2/125 Formulated?
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Graduate What Is the General Formula for the N'th Derivative of f(x)^n?
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Undergrad Understanding Lagrange Multipliers and Constraint Equations
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Graduate How to Solve Improper Integral: Tips & Tricks
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Graduate Pointwise vs. uniform convergence
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Graduate Real- and Complex- Analytic Functions.
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Graduate How Do Mathematicians View Non-Standard Calculus: Benefits and Drawbacks?
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Undergrad Understanding Calculus: Derivatives, Tangents, and Slopes
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Graduate Solving Integral Recursion: Proving I(n) for n∈ℕ0
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Graduate Is this correct:integral: 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) dxt = tan(x/2)
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Undergrad Solve the integral 1/(1+x^3) dx
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Undergrad The Conjugate Method for Limits
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Graduate Solving Left-Continuity of Stieltjes Integral
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Graduate The Derivative of Bessel Function of the Second Kind
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