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MHB Expanding the Fraction 1/x(x+1)^2: A Quick Guide for Scientists
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MHB 10) AP Calculus linear functions
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MHB Don't think there is a solution
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MHB Integral Challenge II: Calculate Int. 2 to 7
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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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Undergrad Is Wolfram Alpha Wrong About This Infinite Sum?
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Undergrad Question about Digamma function and infinite sums
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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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High School Why can't sin(x^2) be expressed in terms of sin(x)?
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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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Undergrad What is the Limit of This Complex Function as z Approaches i?
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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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MHB Finding Continuous Values of $\frac{e^{sinx}}{4 - \sqrt{x^2 - 9}}$
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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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MHB How can I find the inverse function for a given approximation?
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Undergrad Finding the Solution to ∫dx/sen(x): A French Forum Experience
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Graduate 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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Undergrad Does a limit exist on a graph at (-1,0) if the point
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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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Undergrad Verifying derivative of multivariable integral equation
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MHB 242.ws3.1 d/dx of e^arctan{x} - arctan{e^x}
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MHB Solve Indefinite Integral: 3 Ways
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MHB Getting a sign chart for a function
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Undergrad Partial derivative used in Calc of Variation
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High School How can I find this characteristic function
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MHB Calculating the Derivative of an Exponential Function with Logarithms?
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Graduate Why are y and y' treated as independent in calculus of variation?
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MHB Finding Area under x^2-16 Curve: ∫_2^5
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MHB Integration Help 2: Solving Int. w/ Unknown Method
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MHB How to Solve the Separable Differential Equation $y'=x^4y^4$?
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Undergrad Solving Line Integral Limits: Negative Result?
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MHB Finding the value of the constant that makes the function continuous?
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Undergrad Griffiths problem 2.7 Messy Integral
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Undergrad Need help with concept based questions
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MHB Integrating $$1-y^2$$: Simplifying Arcsins
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MHB Need help with finding the inverse of a function
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MHB Compare volume formula to integration
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MHB Convert $a^{5/\log_9a}$ to Base 14
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Undergrad Upper and lower bounds of integral
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Undergrad Moment of inertia of a spherical shell
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Undergrad Relating integral expressions for Euler's constant
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MHB D/dx x(x^2 +1) ^{1 /2}/(x+1) ^{2 /3}
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High School What Defines a Continuous Function and Its Domain Differences?
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MHB How Does Integration by Parts Differ in Solving $\int x^8 \ln x^9 \, dx$?
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Undergrad What is a partial derivative and how is it used in Schrodinger's equation?
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MHB Maximizing Volume of Rectangular Prism with 120cm x 80cm Sheet Metal
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Undergrad Integration Limits Changing in Double Integral Order Change
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MHB Finding Coordinates for sin(2x)=1/2
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Graduate Trying an alternate Proof of the Fundamental Theorem
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Undergrad Simplifying integral of Gauss' hypergeometric function
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MHB Ratio test with an integer power of an in numerator
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Undergrad Why this triple integral equals zero?
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Undergrad Series for Elliptic Integral of the First Kind
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Undergrad Malus' law in the limit of infinitely many polarizers
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Undergrad Fourier transform of a sum of shifted Gaussians
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MHB Evaluate Limit: $$\lim_{x\to\infty} (-1)^nn^3 + 2^{-n}$$
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