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Undergrad Vector calculus double integrals
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Undergrad Quick question about multiple integrals
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Undergrad Solving for t: XY-Plan & Line T Intersects at (t, t+1)
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Graduate Does the delta function integral still hold true for non-continuous functions?
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Undergrad What are the essential points of continuity and limit in mathematics?
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High School Finding a Calculus Book for Practice: Stewart Alternatives
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Undergrad Optimization - find point by minimising squared distance
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Graduate Limit supreme solve i am not able to
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Graduate Möbius Mappings: Is SL or GL the Correct Group?
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Undergrad Solved Problems for Complex Numbers (Multivariable Calculus)
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Undergrad Deriving Taylor Series: Understanding the Step Escaping Me
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Graduate Is There a Direct Proof for (0,1) ~ [0,1]?
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Graduate I'm not sure how to go about it.
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Graduate Help, analsysis proof - inf (-A)=-sup(A) [-A= {-a : a∈A}]
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Undergrad Verifying a Limit Problem: Checking the Solutions
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Undergrad How can I integrate sqrt(1+x^2)dx using substitution?
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Undergrad Solve second order differential equation
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Graduate Question Cyl. Coordinates For Curl
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Graduate Contour Integration: Rules and Limits
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Undergrad What is the significance of the equation y=2(x-4)^2-3?
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Undergrad Union of Two Sets: Introductory Analysis Question
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Undergrad Find the Distance and Angle to a Tall Building with Calc/Trig Homework Help!"
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Graduate Multivariable calculus yummy in my tummy
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Graduate Constructing the Real Numbers: Cantor's Definition and its Applications
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High School Solving 2sin(2x): Table of Values & Graph
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Undergrad Troubleshooting Log Formula for ILS DDM Calculation | Expert ATS Assistance
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High School What Does LIM Mean in Physics?
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Graduate Iterated Integrals bounded by curves
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Undergrad How Do You Find the Limit When L'Hopital's Rule Fails?
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Undergrad Vector Direction Help: Solving a Vector Problem with Given Direction and Length
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Undergrad Solve Calculus Equation: dv/(g-kv^2)
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Graduate Is the Associative Property Valid for Convergent Series?
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Undergrad How Do You Convert Between Parametric and Rectangular Equations?
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Graduate Intuition for countable vs. uncountable
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Undergrad Finding an Equation for Plane on Line & Point P(0,1,0)
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Graduate What is Lambert W (e^\xi-1=x\xi) Function?
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Graduate Analyzing Pole Effects on Interpolated Runge Function
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Undergrad Epsilon-Delta Proofs: Math Exam Prep & Book Recommendations
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Undergrad Solving Unknown Variable: I^2 e^{-2x^2} d^2x
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Undergrad Continuously Compounded Interest and Diving.
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Undergrad Why Is a Taylor Series More Accurate Near Its Expansion Point?
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High School How Big is Infinity? | Endless Possibilities
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Undergrad Can someone give me an intuitive definition for differentials?
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Graduate Existence and Uniqueness of a solution for ordinary DE
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Undergrad Mastering Calculus: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies from Experienced Mathematicians
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Undergrad Convergence of Sequence x_n = (1/2)(x_n + 2/x_n)
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Graduate What Are the Symmetry and Asymptotes of the Folium of Descartes?
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Graduate Structure R^k and midpoints of vectors
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High School Unravelling the Mystery of Negative Multiplication
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Graduate Proving \int curl A.n dS = 0 w/ Stokes Theorem
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Undergrad How to Find the Power Series and Radius of Convergence for Arctan'x
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Undergrad Integrating (1/(1+e^x)) dx: Challenges and Solutions
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Undergrad Mystery of Polynomials: Is Infinity a Constant?
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Undergrad Area Of The Surface Of Revolution
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Graduate What is the Physical Significance of Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions?
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Undergrad What Are the Key Differences Between Newton and Riemann Integrals?
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Undergrad How to Find the 't' Value in Integral Calculus?
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Graduate Clairaut's theorem and smooth functions
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High School How Do You Solve Logarithms with Square Roots?
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Graduate How to Calculate the Sum of Factorial Functions Using the Floor Function?
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Undergrad Leibniz notation giving me a headache
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Undergrad Numerical calculation about curve length
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High School What is an equal sign with a strait line down the middle of it mean?
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Undergrad 3 Questions on Inverse, Reciprocal, and Trigonometric Integration
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Undergrad Using calculus in simple arithmetic
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Graduate Solving f(f(x)) = exp(x): What is f(x)?
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Graduate How to differentiate this integral?
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Graduate How Do You Differentiate Double Integrals with Non-Differentiable Functions?
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Undergrad Do I have the necessary knowledge to succeed in Advanced Calculus?
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Graduate How to Determine if a Differential Form is Exact
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Undergrad How Do You Calculate Probability Using a Density Function?
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Undergrad What is calculus and how does it relate to physics and chemistry?
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Undergrad Explanation for moment-generating function
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Graduate Is There a Simplified Approach to Evaluating This Complex Double Series?
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Graduate How Can I Overcome Difficulties in Real Analysis?
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Graduate Can we use Pade approximation to accurately integrate well-behaved functions?
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High School Having toruble remembering series and sequences in algebra
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Undergrad Does anyone know of any Video Lectures
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Undergrad A sin^2 and cos^2 integrals question
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Graduate Contour Integration: Dealing With Poles
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Undergrad Continuous linear transformation
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Undergrad Best way of evaluating limits of multi variable functions
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Undergrad Calc Quadratic Bezier Curve Length
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Graduate What Does the Dirac Delta Function Mean in Finite Element Method?
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Graduate Why doesn't Taylor expansion work for integrating to infinity?
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Undergrad How Do I Understand Octants and Graphs in Calculus III?
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Undergrad Calculating Limits of Functions in R^2 or Higher Dimensions
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Undergrad What is the Generalised Mean Value Theorem?
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Graduate How Is a Closed Set of Rational Numbers Defined?
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Undergrad Yield (ROI = Return Of Investment) formula question
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Undergrad Solving Quadratic Inequalities Using Inequality Properties
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Graduate Density of [0,1]-C on Thick Cantor Set Construction | Sequence {a_n}
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Graduate How Does a Non-Atomic Measure Relate to Lebesgue Measure Through a Function?
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Undergrad Integration Problem with Inconsistent Results
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Graduate Sigma Algebra Operations: Examples
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Graduate Coming up with counterexamples in Real Analysis
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Graduate Problems relating to Absolute Continuity
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Graduate Linear Analysis: Connection to Traditional Analysis
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