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Undergrad Integration - chain rule / functional
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High School Absolute convergence Text Book question: Boas 3rd Ed
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High School Which Calculus book has the most useful formulas and tables for problem-solving?
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Undergrad Motivation for Fourier series/transform
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MHB What is the answer after convergence in TI-Nspire CX CAS?
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Graduate Does the maximum value of the following integral exist?
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MHB Series using Geometric series argument
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Undergrad Solving a Reverse Series Problem in College Calculus
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Undergrad Gaussian integration for complex phase
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MHB Proving Limit of Piecewise Function at x=0
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MHB Find the derivative using implicit differentiation (with inverse trig functions)
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MHB What is the Formula for the Sequence 242.9.1.24-26?
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MHB 205.23 related rates sphere volume
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MHB What is the limit of $\frac{n^2}{2^n}$ as $n$ approaches infinity?
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High School Does the following cross product identity always work?
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MHB Is There a Discrepancy in the Bacteria Growth Formula?
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Undergrad What will be the 4th axis of a 3d curl?
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Graduate Integrating definite Heaviside function
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Undergrad How do you know when ∞ - ∞ is zero?
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High School The Significance of the Smallest Non-Zero Derivative for a Polynomial Function
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MHB Definite Integration: $$\int^{\frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{2}}_{1}$$
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Graduate Convergence properties of integrals
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High School How Do You Simplify 12/4 in an Indefinite Integral?
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High School Natural exponential function, calculus
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MHB Identifying Vertical Asymptotes: A Non-Factoring Method
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MHB -z78 first four terms of the sequence of 𝑎_(𝑛+1)=𝑎_𝑛+𝑛,𝑎_1=−1.
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MHB Thanks for catching that! I will make the corrections.
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Graduate Who can help evaluate this integral?
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Undergrad What Defines an Improper Integral?
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Undergrad Definitions of the Riemann integral
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Undergrad Predicting Particle Trajectories in a Velocity Field
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Undergrad A-level differentiation/derivative dilemma
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MHB What's the use of subtangent and subnormal lines?
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MHB Solving Maximisation Problem with Sections a, b, c
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MHB L-Hospital's Rule: Limit Calculation
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Undergrad Different types of vector fields?
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MHB Rate of Change in Area of Triangle with Fixed Sides
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Undergrad What is the difference between d/dx and d/d(x^2) in differentiation notation?
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Graduate Integration using delta function and step function
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Undergrad Proofs of various integral properties
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MHB Is a Differentiable Function Always Limited on a Closed or Open Interval?
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Undergrad Lagrange Multiplier. Dealing with f(x,y) =xy^2
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Undergrad Contour integration - reversing orientation
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Undergrad Calculate partial derivatives and mixed partial derivatives
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Undergrad Parametrization and kinematics
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Undergrad Equations for functions in the complex domain
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Undergrad C1 and C2 in a differential equation....
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MHB 10) AP Calculus linear functions
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Undergrad Partial Fraction Decomposition With Quadratic Term
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Undergrad Proof of convergence & divergence of increasing sequence
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Undergrad Find a harmonic function with imposed restrictions
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MHB What is the slope of functions at the edge case of $x=1$?
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MHB 206.5.64 integral by partial fractions
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Undergrad What is the Explanation for Implicit Differentiation Equation?
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MHB Is the Improper Integral Convergent and What is its Value?
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MHB How Does Trigonometric Substitution Simplify the Integral Calculation?
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Undergrad Why is Stoke's theorem of a closed path equal to zero?
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MHB Does this integral converge at $y=1$?
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MHB Can Simpson's Rule be Applied to $$I_{35}$$?
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MHB 242.q2.3a Int_2^4 dx/[x( ln x)^2]
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MHB ANSWER CHECK: Double Integral in Polar
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MHB ANSWER CHECK: Sum of Double Integrals involving Polar Conversion
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Undergrad Decomposing a Function for Numerical Integration
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Undergrad Properties of Direct Product of Half Open and Open Intervals
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MHB Deriving F(x) from f(x*f(x^2)) with Given Conditions
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MHB Graph of function intersects line
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MHB Is only (i) true for a continuous function f with given conditions?
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MHB 206.8.7.58 Int 1/(x^2-6x+34) dx complete the square
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MHB Integral of sec(x): Solving with Substitution
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MHB 242.8.7.64 int (x^4+1)/(x^3+9x) dx
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MHB Evaluating $\int \tan^9(x) \sec^4(x) dx$
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MHB Find Linear Equation: C=f(F) Temp Conversion
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Undergrad What is the odd/even function in integral for trigonometric functions?
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Undergrad Integral of a special trigonometic functions
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Undergrad Understanding "Terrible" Math Notation: A Calculus Guide
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Undergrad Dot product constrained optimization
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Undergrad What is the purpose of Arc-Length Parameterization?
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Undergrad Lim f(x)/g(x) as x->∞ and relative growth rate of functions
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Undergrad Optimization in Projectile Motion
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Undergrad Understanding the Intuition Behind Fourier Series?
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Undergrad How Does the -1 Arise in This Series to Function Conversion?
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Undergrad Spivak - Proof of f(x) = c on [a, b]
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MHB 206.8.4.61 int (x^2+2x+4)/(sqrt(x^2-4x)) dx
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MHB Is Completing the Square Necessary for Finding Optimal Points in Calculus?
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Undergrad Integrating a Function with Constants: A Physics Perspective
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MHB How Is the Integral of sqrt(y^2-16)/y Solved Using Trigonometric Substitution?
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MHB 206.8.4.35 integral complete the square
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Undergrad Why is the limit of θ from 0 to π in the formula for surface area of a sphere?
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High School Integral with Exponential Integral Function
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MHB Solving a Disk Method Problem: What Info Needed?
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MHB 205.8.4.30. Int 24/(144x^2+1)^2 dx
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High School What is ##\frac{d}{dx}(\frac{x}{y^2})##?
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MHB How to Solve the Integral of 1/sqrt(7-x^2) – A Step-by-Step Guide
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Undergrad Finding the Solution to ∫dx/sen(x): A French Forum Experience
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How would I know if my integrand is odd?
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Undergrad How to calculate slope for data set
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MHB Evaluating the inverse of a function
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Undergrad Is the Gradient of Dirac Delta Independent of the Coordinate System?
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MHB How Do You Evaluate the Integral of Sin^4(x) from 0 to Pi?
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Undergrad Proving Theorem 1 in Spivak's Calculus: Tips & Tricks
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