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MHB LCC 206 {review 7r5} Integral substitution}
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MHB LCC 8.8.11 Infinite Intervals of Integration
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MHB Why Do We Use The with Calculus?
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Graduate What is the Freshman Dream Quotient Rule?
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MHB LCC 206 {review 7r13} Integral substitution
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MHB An Integral with a Fraction and e
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MHB Steward e6 {7r11} Integral substitution
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MHB What is the integral of $\frac{x}{2\sqrt{x+2}}$?
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Undergrad Find the formula to express the infinite series....
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High School What is the integral of 1/2sin(2pi/n)(r^2-z^2) dz
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Undergrad How does one derived the error bound for approximations?
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MHB Solve Integration Problem - Get Help Now!
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Graduate Help with covariant differentiation
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Undergrad Help with Euler-Lagrange Equation
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MHB Steward e6 7r33 rational integral
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Undergrad Jacobian matrix generalization in coordinate transformation
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MHB What is the integral of $xe^{2x}$ divided by the square of $1+2x$?
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MHB Integral of trigonometric function
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Undergrad Cauchy's Integral Test for Convergence
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MHB How Can We Integrate This Complex Logarithmic Function?
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Undergrad Does derivative formula work for all parametric equations
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MHB What is the integral of sin^3(t)cos^4(t) using u-substitution?
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Undergrad Derive the formula for gradient using chain rule
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MHB Transforming Trigonometric Integrals with Substitution
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Undergrad Laplace transform using differential equations
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MHB What is the Chain Rule for Integration?
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High School Surface created by 1 plane equation
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MHB Integral of $\cos^4(t)$: Solution & Explanation
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Undergrad Proofing Contractive Functions: Difficulties Solved
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Undergrad Continuous Functions with Piecewise Functions
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Undergrad What is the relationship between contractive and Lipschitz functions?
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Undergrad Some weird circular relationship
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MHB What is the integral of 1 over t times the quantity t squared minus 4?
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High School Choosing Epsilon for a Limit Problem: A High School Student's Guide
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MHB Integrating by Parts: Solving a Sin x Problem
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Undergrad Did I Compute the Partial Derivative Correctly to Minimize This Function?
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Undergrad Fourier Series: I don't understand where I am wrong --
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Proof of equality of mixed partial derivatives
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MHB Derivatives and relative max's and min's
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Undergrad Continuity of a function implies its existence in the neighbourhood?
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MHB Can the Chain Rule Help Me Integrate This Tricky Function?
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MHB Integral question about depreciation rate in percentage.
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High School How Do You Prove This Vector Calculus Identity from Turbulence?
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MHB Limit of = (sin nx) / (sin x) as n goes to infinity.
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MHB What is the proof for f(1.1)>-0.1?
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Undergrad Orthogonality of spherical Bessel functions
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MHB What is the Integration by Parts method used for?
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Undergrad Is there a proof for the precision of convergence or divergence at x=+,-(1/L)?
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MHB LCC 205 8.4.12 sine substitution
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High School Total area enclosed between ln(x) and sin^2(2x)-cos(3x)+1
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High School Boundary Curve and Stokes Theorem in a Partially Missing Cube
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MHB Can Trig Substitution be used to Solve Trigonometric Integrals?
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MHB LCC 205 8.4.7 sine substitution (definite integral)
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High School The total area between 3sin(5x) and the x-axis
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MHB Integral of e^x: e^x - ln(e^x + 1) + C
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MHB Difference Quotient of f(x)=1/(x-3)
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MHB Determine if a function is continuous
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MHB Lim x approaches -3 of (x^2+6x+9)/(x-3)
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Undergrad How was this expression differentiated?
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High School Using infinitesimals to find the volume of a sphere/surface
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MHB Whitman 8.4.7 integrate by parts
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Undergrad Markov property: compatible with momentum?
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MHB Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.
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Undergrad Analytical solution to b=a*x^-theta - x?
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MHB How Do You Integrate 1/(x^2 * (1 + x^2))?
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MHB Trig Substitution for Whitman 8.4.8: Complete the Square
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MHB Calculate Change in Q(K,L) w/ Partial Derivatives Given
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High School Finding velocity in terms of displacement
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Graduate Certain convex minimization problem
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Undergrad Prove a(b-c)=ab-ac: Is It Enough?
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MHB Solving Integral of 1/sqrt(1+x^2)
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Undergrad Why Does Integrating |f(x)| Differ from Integrating f(x)?
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MHB 8.4.2 - Computing ∫ x² cos(x) dx
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Undergrad Question on basic trig substitution with x = sin theta
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Undergrad Proving the limit of sinx/x as x approaches 0 equals 1
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Graduate FFT phase result interpretation?
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MHB How can I use integration by parts to solve $\displaystyle \int\sin^2(x) \ dx$?
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MHB Mastering Complex Math Problems: Solving for Volume, Surface Area, and Time
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High School Why do we put the dot multiplication symbol when integrating
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MHB Calculating Straight Line Distance from A to B
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MHB How Do You Evaluate ∫x²√(1-x²) dx Using Trig Substitution?
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High School What would the "correct" way of doing this integral be?
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MHB Solving a Complex Math Problem: Help Appreciated
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MHB How do I find the integral of x^3/(x^2+4)?
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Undergrad Divergence theorem and closed surfaces
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Undergrad Is this even possible? Question about Fourier Series....
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MHB Solving Limits and Riemann Sums: Tips from Nemo
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Graduate Does My Understanding of Tensor Calculus and Divergence Look Correct?
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MHB How Does Changing the Sign of a Constraint Affect Lagrangian Solutions?
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MHB How to Evaluate the Integral of the Square Root of 9+4x^2?
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High School Making a definite integral equal and indefinite integral?
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Undergrad Need help with this definite integral
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Undergrad How to interpret the differential of a function
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Undergrad Differentiability of convolution
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Undergrad Gradient Derivation: Simplifying Directional Derivatives
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High School Understanding Scalar and Vector Products in Geometric Algebra
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High School Simple question about differentiation of trigonometric function
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MHB Which Z Value Should Be Used for Camera Motion?
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MHB Maximizing Production Output with a Cost of 10
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High School Approximating Pi using Newton-Raphson
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