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Undergrad Get Help on Integral Calculus: Velocity & Distance Equation
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High School Zero divided by Zero: A Dangerous Indeterminate
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Undergrad Inverse Trigonometric Functions / Rates of change with 2 points of references
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Undergrad How do you integrate (r^2-x^2)^(1/2) with a constant r?
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Undergrad Need help with review question on test tomorow
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Graduate How to Compute the Derivative of a Complex Modulus Function
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Undergrad Integral Solve for u + at^2/c^2
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Graduate How do I reparameterize a curve with respect to arc length?
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Graduate Motion of a particle performing damped vibrations
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Undergrad Equation of Motion for a Particle: Finding Acceleration in Terms of Velocity
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Undergrad Series representation and other problems
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High School How can I use codes to show math equations?
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Undergrad Integrating x and 1+X^6/L^6 from 0 to L: Seeking Help and Tips
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Undergrad I on the graphs of antiderivatives
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Undergrad Tangent Plane And Normal Vector.
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Undergrad Solving Linear Equations: y' - ytanx = 2x/cosx
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Undergrad Help with a volume question calculus style
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High School Help with trigonmetric function question
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Graduate Help i have an examinatiation after 10 hours
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Undergrad Solve Integrals by Parts: 2xln(3x)
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Undergrad Rates of change - confused (again)
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Graduate What is the maximum value of b for a given function with certain properties?
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Undergrad Find Domain of (F∘G)(x): Example
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Undergrad Error bounds - Simpson, Trap, and Midpoint
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Graduate Computing Infinite Product in (0,1): Need Help
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High School Do i just use the chain rule to differentiate 3^2x
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Graduate Efficiently Solving a Complex Integral: A Scientist's Approach
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Graduate Optimizing Average Cost: Understanding Marginal Analysis in Economics
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Graduate How to use complex exponential to find higher derivatives of e^x cos(x√3)?
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Graduate Optimizing Directional Derivatives in the XY Plane
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High School Having trouble simplifying conjugate
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High School Is this the correct answer? Thanks...
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Undergrad Reviewing a Failed Assignment: Evaluating the Limit
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Undergrad What is the Limit of (4[(SQRT(x+2)) – (SQRT2))]/x as x approaches 0?
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Undergrad Parametric Equation for Perpendicular Line Through (0,1,2)?
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Undergrad Understanding Delta Arguments in Limits for Beginners
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Undergrad How Do I Calculate the Tangent Line and Normal Line of a Path in Calculus?
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Undergrad How to Derive e^(0.3x) = (70-63x)/(40-24x)?
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Undergrad Solving Calculus Problems with Mechanics
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Undergrad How Do I Solve Polynomial Equations with Real and Complex Roots?
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Undergrad Tangent lines on the Golden Spiral
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Graduate Help with using the Divergence Theorem
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Graduate Is \sum (\sqrt{k+1} - \sqrt{k})(\ln{k+1}-\ln{k}) convergent or divergent?
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Graduate Twice continuously differentiable function
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Graduate Therefore \oint_{S}\vec{r}\cdot\vec{n}dS=3V
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Graduate Question about how to use Homotopic Curves.
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Graduate Proving Convexity of a Function on an Open Interval
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Graduate Calculating the Flux of F (Vector Calculus)
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Graduate Need Help Proving Vector Calculus Formula? Look No Further!
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Undergrad Integrating Trigonometric Functions: Need Help!
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Graduate Calculating Surface Integrals with Stokes' Theorem
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High School Solving Sin(2x)+Sin(x)=0 over [0,2π)
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Graduate Math Problem Inquiry Involving nonzero polynomials
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Undergrad How do i integrate (cot(x))^2
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Undergrad Find k such that the line is tangent to the graph
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Undergrad How to Separate Variables in an Initial Value Problem?
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Undergrad Calculating Volume with Integration: 4/3(pi)r^3
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Graduate Does X/0 = Infinity? Results of My Calculus Class Discussion
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Graduate What is the 'Beautiful Mind' Equation and Does it Have a Solution?
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Undergrad How is the Formula (1+x+x^2+...+x^n^-^2+x^n^-^1)^2 Expanded?
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Graduate How to Find a Sum Using Poisson Summation Formula and Fourier Transform?
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Undergrad Have a cone and divide it into infinately small slices
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Undergrad Is There a Simple Way to Compute Derivatives for Factorials Beyond the Basics?
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Graduate Finding Solutions for a Challenging Integral
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Undergrad Reparametrizing a space curve in terms of arclength:
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Undergrad Volume Problem - What Am I Doing Wrong?
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Undergrad Parametric Equations Tanget lines
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Graduate Help for essential singularity problem
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Graduate Example of Levenberg-Marquardt-Method
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Graduate How Do You Compute the Surface Area of a Cone Segment Between Two Planes?
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Undergrad How do I solve this first order partial derivative problem?
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Undergrad Integral of 1/1-sinx exist in 0-180?
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Undergrad Deriving a Complex Function: What is the Best Method?
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Undergrad How Do You Calculate the Rate of Change in the Length of a Shadow?
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Undergrad Solve for x algebraically in the interval 0<x<2pi sin2x + 4sinx = cosx + 2
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Undergrad Line integral curiosity/confusion
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Undergrad How Do You Solve the Integral of 1/Sqrt(1-x^2)?
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High School Does (1/x^0)*x Equal x^2?
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Undergrad Find the amplitude and period of the function
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Undergrad Is the Derivative of (x^2-6x+9)(2x^2-x+1) Correct?
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Graduate Sketching a Phase Portrait for a System with Fixed Points: Tips and Techniques
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Undergrad Is the Series \(\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{\cos{\frac{n}{2}}}{n^2+4n}\) Convergent?
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I'll pay you for solving the problems for me.
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Undergrad Solving a Physics Problem Involving Inverse Trig Function
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High School Integrating 1/x^3: -2/x^2 or -1/2x^2?
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Undergrad Maximum volume that can be calculated?
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Graduate Good expositions on quasiconformal mappings and Teichmuller spaces?
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Graduate Understanding Lambda Calculus and Its Role in Computer Science
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Undergrad Learn How to Express cos(2x) as sin(x) Using Complex Exponential Series
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Undergrad Is This the Correct Way to Differentiate f(x) = x.e^(-pi.x^2)?
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Undergrad Integrating a logarithmic function
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Undergrad How to Maximize Area for a 1-km Racetrack with Semicircles?
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Graduate Question/Puzzle Regarding Space-Curvature Model
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Graduate Minimum distance between ellipses
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Graduate Problem with the Divergence Theorem
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Undergrad What is the partial sum of the series?
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Graduate Find the total distance traveled by the object
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High School Is \frac {1}{\infty} equal to 0 or infinitely close to 0?
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Graduate Sum an infinite series by definite integrals
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Graduate Help Solve Integration Theory Assignment
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