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Graduate How Do You Calculate the Arc Length of a Complex Curve?
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Graduate What are the Limits for Infinity in Mathematical Indeterminacy?
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Undergrad Solving Calculus Problems: A & B Positive Numbers, fPrime & fDoublePrime
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Undergrad Derivation of tanx: Step-by-Step Guide
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Undergrad [Calc2] Question about convergence of series.
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Undergrad How are x, y, and z related in their sequences?
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Graduate Moment of a probability distribution
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Undergrad Explaining Sin(x+h) = sinxcosh + cosxsinh
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Undergrad Arclength in polar coordinates?
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Undergrad What is the last level of calculus?
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Undergrad When Can i apply L'Hopital's rule?
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Graduate Continuous Nowhere, Continuous Everywhere: Tricky Function Example [0,1] Domain
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Undergrad Help Solving Two Math Problems - Maths Freak in Need
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Undergrad Troubleshooting Limits: How to Solve \frac{0}{0} Error
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Undergrad Would the Series Converge if 2 Were Replaced by e?
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Undergrad Isolating Variable L in G = log [ aL (1-e^(-bL) + S e^(-bL)]
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Undergrad What Causes the Discontinuity in Differentiating x^2?
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Undergrad How to Differentiate an Integral with a Variable Upper Limit?
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Undergrad Average Array: Limit of Average Terms?
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Undergrad What is the volume of the resulting solid?
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Graduate Solve Trig Derivative: -8\int sec^3(\theta)+2sec^2(\theta)+sec(\theta)d\theta
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Graduate Transforming a Wedge into an Angular Sector
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Undergrad How Does the Sequence Convergence to 1/2 Work?
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Graduate Fourier Transform: Find Without Integration
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Undergrad Integration & Trig: Get Help Now!
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Undergrad Is the Integral of f(t)*cost dt an Odd Function with Limits from -pi/2 to pi/2?
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Graduate Reciprocal Series of Positive Integer Factors: Convergence & Sum
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Undergrad Fun Problem: Area of Overlapping circles
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Undergrad Maximum and Minimum Limits at Infinity Proof?
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Undergrad Question arrising from integration homework (advanced integration i guess?)
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High School Graph r(t) = <t^2, cos t, sin t>
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Undergrad Proving Limits of Series: No Integrals Needed
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Undergrad Calculating Area and Perimeter of Geometric Figures with pi^2 and (pi^2-1)
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Undergrad Nth partial sum of a series Σ Ak is Sn = (n-1)/(n+1)
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Graduate Calculating Area of Hyperbola & Line Region
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Undergrad Quick easy question to make sure i got this
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Graduate Uhmwhat is a constant with a verticle slash though it? heh
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High School Where Can I Find and Pronounce Greek Symbols for Equations?
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Undergrad Laplace Transform: Learn How To Solve Problems Quickly
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Undergrad Can you prove n+1 ≥ (1+1/n)^n using induction?
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Graduate Cauchy Riemann Conditions Question
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How can I access textbook-style written problems on this forum?
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Undergrad What Is the General Formula for Summing Series with r^2 and r^3 Terms?
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I'd like to thank those who take the time to help others on this forum
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High School Struggling with Integration? Check Out These Helpful Resources!
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Undergrad Integration of a cone to find centre of mass
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Graduate Strict local minimizer (multivariate)
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Undergrad Quick series convergence question
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Graduate What is the solution to the infinite lamp game?
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Undergrad Converting Spherical Equations to Cylindrical and Rectangular
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Undergrad Prove that the lim (x->1) x^2 + 2 is NOT equal to 2.999?
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Undergrad Is 8 a Relative Max of F in the Given Domain?
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Undergrad Acceleration and Velocity Problem
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Undergrad Analyzing the Relationship Between GPA & TV Hours & Solving Real-World Problems
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Undergrad Identity for tan(x-y) = [tan(x) - tan(y)]/[1-tan(x)tan(y)]
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Graduate Space Curves -> Unit Tangent Vector and Curvature
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Undergrad Confused about limit of function
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Graduate Exploring the Limit of $\frac{1}{x} \int_0^x (1-tan2t)^{\frac{1}{t}}dt$
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Undergrad Exploring the Limit of an Infinity/Infinity Undeterminate Form
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Graduate Uniform Continuity (and Irrationals)
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Graduate How Is the Tumor Growth Equation Solved Using Separation of Variables?
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Why Is Admitting Mistakes a Sign of Growth?
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Undergrad Mastering Partial Fractions for Integrating (x+2)/(x+4)^2
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Graduate Derivative of U(X(t),t) with respect to t
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Graduate Find the limit of the sequence
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Undergrad Using e^ix to determine a trig identity
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Undergrad Solving Sin/sec/tan/csc: -sqrt6/6
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Undergrad Find all real roots of this polynomial
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Graduate "Proof of a Formula for Differentiating x^p with Respect to y
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Undergrad Why Does the First Step in Solving This Sequence Problem Work?
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Graduate Compute Sum of 1/(n^2(2n-1)): Tips & Hints
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Undergrad How Does Induction Prove the Formula for Terms in a Recurrence Relation?
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Graduate Find accumulation points (real analysis)
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Undergrad How to Find the Volume of a Cone Using Integration?
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Undergrad How to differentiate f(x)=2sin(x)+2x^x?
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Undergrad How to prove there is no limit of cos1/x using theorm of limit
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Undergrad Limit Problems with Trigonometric Functions
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Undergrad How Should Cable Be Laid to Minimize Costs Across a River?
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Undergrad Are (0,1) and [0,1] equivalent intervals?
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Graduate Abel's Lemma: Direct and Induction Proof
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Undergrad What is the logic behind L'Hopital's Rule?
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Undergrad Finding Maximum Area of Inscribed Rectangle in a Triangle Using Differentiation
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Graduate Optimization Problem: Minimizing an Objective Function with a Constraint
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Graduate Integrating nested root in denominator
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Undergrad Can someone explain mimits and how it relates to the formal limit definition?
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Graduate Integrating the ALLEE Effect: ds/dt = -a s ln(bs)
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Undergrad Adding Trigonometric Functions: Get the Answer Here!
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Undergrad Simple Riemann Sums question with answers not lining up
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Undergrad Mean Value Theorem - f(x) = f(a)+(x-a)f'(u)
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Undergrad What Mathematical Method Did Feynman Frequently Use?
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Undergrad Calculating Moments of Inertia for Arbitrary Sections
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Undergrad What does cross-sections perpendicular mean?
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Undergrad What is the Maximum Value of u(x,t) in the Given Region?
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Undergrad Ant crawls on a meter strick with acceleration
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Graduate Where Can I Find a Simpler Proof of the Riemann Mapping Theorem?
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Undergrad Solving a Geometry Problem: Area of a Circle with a Wedge
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Undergrad Integrating (xsinx)^2: Tips and Tricks
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Graduate Construct compact set of R with countable limit points
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Undergrad How much work is required to drink through a straw placed in a glass of water?
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