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Graduate Taylor Expansion for ln(1+x)/(1-x) About x=0
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Undergrad Understanding Parametric Equations: Conflicting Answers Explained
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Undergrad Studying Taylor and Maclaurin Series
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Graduate Lipschitz Continuity and measure theory
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Graduate What is the justification for this inequality?
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Undergrad Finding the equation of a function if
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Undergrad Find the fourier series of (sinx)^3
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Graduate Exp(x) is its own derivative (proven axiomatically)
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High School What are the different symbols used in Mathematics and their meanings?
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Undergrad Most Accurate Estimate of Surface Area of a Bottle?
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Graduate Proving One-to-One Function & Solutions with Mean Value Theorem
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Graduate Proving f(x)>0 for All xElement-ofsymbol [a,b]
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Graduate Converging Sequences and Limits: Help with Induction Proof?
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Undergrad Is f(x) integrable on the interval -1 < x < 1?
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Graduate Calculus of variations, book recommendations.
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Undergrad Derivative with respect to something else
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Undergrad Maximal volume of cup for a given area of material
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Undergrad Is There a Proof for the Heaviside Method Involving Partial Fractions?
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Undergrad Integrate x/(1+x): Step-by-Step Guide
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Undergrad How to Calculate Minimum Material for a Cylindrical Pressure Vessel?
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Graduate Question i had in my quiz about sequences.
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Graduate A calculus of variations question
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Undergrad Calculus NoviceEvaluating Washer/Shell Volumes - Calculus Novice
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Undergrad How to approach problems on limits
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Graduate Second Variation: Euler-Lagrange Equation & \delta^2 S
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Graduate Can Someone Solve This Multi-Variable Epsilon-Delta Proof?
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Undergrad Basic, but subtle, calculus question.
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Undergrad How to Calculate Relative Rates of Change with a*v=s*w?
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Graduate Solving Local Minimum of Gamma Function with Integral Calculation
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Undergrad Need Help with Solving an Integral Problem? Let Our Experts Guide You!
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Undergrad Is the Infinite Series of Pi/2 a Mathematical Marvel?
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Undergrad Quick question with the antederivative
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High School Reference angles always positive?
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Graduate Proving Cluster Point Existence in E: Insights from Advanced Calculus
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Graduate What is the Use of Mean Value Theorem for Infinity in Advanced Calculus Proof?
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High School How do you graph a Tangent/cot function?
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High School Trigonometric functions of the unit cirlce
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High School Does anyone know a website/book that teaches you concepts?
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Graduate Partitioning high-dimensional space
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Undergrad How to Solve a Natural Log Question for X: Step-by-Step Guide
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Graduate Book recommendations - complex analysis
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Undergrad Application of Differentiation Problem
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Graduate How do I integrate surface area using rectangular or polar coordinates?
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Graduate Finding a functional connection.
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Graduate How can we solve this integral equation for f(t) given g(x) is known?
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High School Understanding the Basics of Calculus: An Introduction
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Undergrad What is the Derivative of logx(x) in Base x?
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Undergrad Learn Math, Physics & EE Video Lectures Online
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High School How to get (secx)(tanx) from (1/cosx)(sinx/cosx)?
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High School Solve Algebraic Question: Maximum Garden Area w/ 150ft Fence
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High School Solving Logarithmic Equations: Find log[base 2]log[base 3]a = 2
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Undergrad Q: Finding the Rate of Gasoline Level Change in a Tanker Truck
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Undergrad When are Line/Surface Integrals Used?
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Graduate Understanding Imaginary Magnetic Component
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Undergrad Paramatize a non-linear curve between points
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Undergrad Is the Derivative of (1+1/x)^x Always Positive?
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Undergrad Volume by Shells: Find Length of Radius?
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Graduate Can You Calculate Factorials for Non-Integer Numbers Using Integration by Parts?
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Undergrad Solve Calculus 3 Question: Triple Integral over Parabolic Cylinder and Planes
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Undergrad Find the Limits: Testing the Boundaries
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Undergrad Proof of Integrals: Find Solutions Here
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High School Is Calculus Made Easy a Good Introduction to Calculus with Physics Applications?
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Undergrad Why is e^-ipi equal to 1 in complex Fourier series?
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Undergrad Order of Integration and Differentiation: Are There Any Exceptions?
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Graduate Cauchy-Riemann Equations problem (f(z) = ze^-z)
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Graduate What is the solution to the limit problem LIM N-> infinity (n/n+3)^(2n)?
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Undergrad Solve Volume of Solid: y=x, y=x^1/2, y=1
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Undergrad Finding the volume under a plane and region (polar coordinates)
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Undergrad How Do You Calculate the Taylor Series for ln(1-x)?
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High School What does it mean for a function to be unique?
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Undergrad Is it possible for radius of convergence to be negative?
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Graduate How Can I Perform the Inverse Laplace Transformation for U(s,t)?
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Graduate Convolution Inequality: Conditions for Equality
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Undergrad How Can You Solve These Variable Equations?
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Undergrad Using Lagrange Multipliers to Solve 2D Euler's Equation for Incompressible Fluid
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Undergrad What is the derivative of natural log with exponents?
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Graduate How Does Asymptotic Expansion Apply to Integrals with Oscillatory Behavior?
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Undergrad How Do You Solve the Integral of dx/(x-3)² + 73?
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High School What is the Use of deMoivre's Formula in Finding Roots of Complex Numbers?
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Graduate Interesting Idea: Showing a Force is Conservative with Complex Analysis
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Graduate Convergence of Series with Cosine Terms
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Undergrad Need for formal definition of limits
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Undergrad Understanding formal definition of limits
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Undergrad Calculate Effective Annual Rate for 6% Compounding Indefinitely
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Undergrad Stuck on a Tricky Integral: What Works Best?
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Graduate Proving differentiability of function on a Lie group.
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Undergrad What is the brachistochrone problem and how does it affect society?
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Undergrad What is the sum of this infinite series?
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Undergrad Mastering Integrals: Tips and Hints for Solving Challenging Equations
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Undergrad Can we find at most two real roots for the equation x^4 + 4x + c = 0?
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Undergrad The Dipstick Problem - area of a Cyclinder
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Graduate Why Do We Use Vector-Valued Functions in Multi-Dimensional Spaces?
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Graduate Absolute Convergence and Fubini's Theorem
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Undergrad What are the key concepts of Lagrange Multipliers?
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Graduate Homomorphic normed linear spaces
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Graduate Proving That a Function is in L^1([1,$\infty)$)
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Graduate Proving the Convergence of Sequence a_n to a: How to Show Unique Partial Limits?
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Undergrad How Do You Analyze the Function \( f(x) = \frac{x^2}{(x-2)^2} \)?
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Graduate Why does Laplace(t) not diverge ?
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Graduate Understanding the Limit of 1/x as x Approaches 0: Uncovering the Error
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