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Graduate Proving \sum{n=0=>inf} (n / 2^n) = 2
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Graduate A question about brownian motion
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Graduate What is the Definition and Characteristics of an Extended Real-Valued Function?
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Undergrad How to Find Extrema of Linear Functions on a Sphere?
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Graduate Euler-lagrange definition slipping my mind
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Graduate Inverse function for several variables
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Graduate The curl of certain vector fields
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Graduate What Are the Error Approximations in Gaussian Integration?
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Graduate Lebesgue Integration: Right-Continuous Function & Series Convergence
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Undergrad Alternating Series Test: Understanding the First Condition
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Graduate A question on proof of Riesz Representation Theorem when p=1
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Undergrad How to show a sequence converges
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Graduate Finding Components of Rotated Ellipsoid using Euler Angles
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High School Solving Calculus Equation: a=dv/dt =>adt=dv
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Graduate Is the Supremum/Infimum of Monotonic Functions Always at Infinity?
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Graduate Proving Periodicity of Sin/Cos with Series Representation
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Graduate Addition of Velocities in Special Relativity
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Graduate How can you prove that x' ≠ x in Landau's Foundations of Analysis?
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Undergrad How do I show a sequence like this is bounded?
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Graduate Why Use Supremum Instead of Maximum in Riemann Sums?
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Graduate Derivatives of Cauchy Distribution
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Graduate How to Prove a Sum_Integral Equation Using the Riemann-Integral?
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Graduate Limit superior (lim sup) of a sequence
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Graduate Definition of a Transcendental Function
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High School Hope this helps!Best regards,Nalin Pithwa
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Undergrad Simplifying Equations: A Scientist's Guide
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Undergrad Understanding Factorials and Series Convergence in Mathematics
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Undergrad Area between Curves: Calculus Solution
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Undergrad Differentiability and Continuity
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Graduate Do Mobius Maps Form a Simple Group?
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Undergrad Does Michael Spivak's Calculus explain why x²sin(1/x) < ε when ε > 1?
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Graduate Theorem: derivative of the Fourier transform
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Undergrad Surface integral with vector integrand
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Graduate Multivariable analog to the total derivative?
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Undergrad Understand Bolzano's Theorem: Explanation &amp; Examples
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Undergrad What are the essential prerequisites for a Calculus I class?
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Undergrad Can I Define y and Explore Power Series Properties with This Sum?
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Undergrad Finding Normal and Tangent Vectors for a 3D Space Curve
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High School Series Sum: How Do They Calculate Power from n-1 to n+1?
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Graduate Difference between Forward and Backward Fourier Transforms?
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Graduate Multiplication of fourier series
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Graduate Derivative of Gamma Function: Finding the Mistake?
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Graduate Is Expected Value of Integral Equal to Integral of Expected Value?
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Graduate Second Shifting Theorem for Fourier Transforms ?
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Graduate How Do I Evaluate a Summation Involving Binomial Coefficients?
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Graduate Multidim. Gaussian integral with linear term
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Graduate Really stuck: Improper Integrals
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Undergrad Is Using Absolute Value for Infinity Common Practice in Limits?
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Graduate Convolution algebra - help understanding a worked example
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Undergrad Please take a look at this small description calculus help
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Graduate Example of non-integrable partial derivative
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Graduate What Is a Continuous Partial Derivative in Two Variables?
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Graduate Is the Function f(x) = 1/x Locally Bounded in the Interval (0,1)?
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Undergrad Can Maclaurin Series Be Used If a Function Is Only Twice Differentiable?
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Graduate Are Non-Standard Analysis Elements Countable and Real?
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Undergrad Drawing a Sketch of a Function with Specified Properties
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Graduate Definition of a continuous function
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Graduate Is There a More Efficient Version of Newton's Method Using Higher Derivatives?
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Undergrad The Philosophy of Repeat Linear Fractions?
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Graduate How do we find the real part of the integral of sec(x) sec(x)?
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Undergrad Struggling with Calculating Rates of Change in Graphs?
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Undergrad College Math Analysis study guide?
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Graduate Integrals and continuum vs discrete
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Graduate Hello forumites I got another question (I have a lots of them, maybe
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Graduate Series of functions -Uniform convergence
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Graduate Proving Two-to-One Function Not Continuous
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Undergrad Learn Quadric Surfaces Basics for 3D Structures
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Undergrad How Do You Integrate Functions with Polynomial and Rational Powers?
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Undergrad What are some recommended calculus textbooks for advanced material?
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Graduate Conditional Convergence and the Comparison Test: A Proof by Contradiction
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Graduate Can all subsequences of a function sequence in C([0,1], R) converge uniformly?
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Graduate Let F and y both be continuous for simplicity. Knowing that:[tex]
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Undergrad How can I differentiate modulus?
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Undergrad How do I find the volume under a circular domain using double integrals?
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Graduate What Is the Role of the r^2 Term in the Polar Arc Length Formula?
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Graduate Is Changing to Polar Coordinates Always Valid for Double Integrals?
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Graduate How can I convert the Riemann Sum into an Integral?
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Undergrad Is there a way to prove the quotient rule using differentials
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Graduate Help with infinite series sum{i=0=>inf} (x^i / (i)^2)
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Graduate How Can the Hermite Polynomial Identity Be Proven?
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Undergrad Can anyone help with peak summation?
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Undergrad Is My Second Derivative Calculation Correct for Finding Inflection Points?
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Undergrad What Does a Convolution of a Convolution Look Like?
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Graduate Non-zero eigenvalues and square matrix
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Undergrad Linear relationship at small x
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Undergrad Derivatives: The Method of Increments
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Graduate Problem with in defining a function to be even or odd
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Undergrad Is 0=1 or is it my mistake? A question on indefinite integration.
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Graduate Improper integrals and Infinite Series
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Undergrad Implicit differentiation and the product rule
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Graduate A question about property of liminf and limsup
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Graduate Solving Complex Integral: Power Amplifier & Multicarrier Signal
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Graduate Completeness and Denseness in Metric Spaces
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Graduate Amplitude of the velocity gradient
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High School How do i find the equation of this graph?
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Undergrad Learning Integration with unit step function like u(x - a)
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Graduate Understanding Divergence & Curl of Vector Fields
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Graduate Deriving the atan2 Function from Tangent Half-Angle Formulas
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Undergrad A Smart Way to Avoid a Lot of Inverse Hassle?
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Who has a pdf of A Companion to Analysis by Thomas Korner?
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