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MHB Maxima and Minima in calculus
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High School Why 1 / ∞ = 0 but ∞ * 0 is not equal to 1?
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Undergrad Time derivatives in variational calculus
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MHB Integrating Factor Method for Solving y' + y = e^{-2t}
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MHB -s2.9 parabola....vertex, open direction, increasing, decreasing, zeros
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MHB - Length of curve to 4 decimal pl
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MHB -12.5.2 Find Parametric eq for line segment from (-2,18,31) to (11,-4,48)
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MHB How would you approach this integral?
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MHB 1.3 find dx of (7+9x-6\sqrt{x})/x
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High School Linearization of a function error viewed with differentials
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Undergrad Keisler Elementary Calculus: computing standard parts of expressions
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Undergrad Curiosity: there exists the exponential integral?
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High School This CAN'T be true (Is my proof that 1=0 correct?)
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MHB Understanding Continuous Functions: Examining f'(7) Undefined
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Physical interpretation for this? (dynamics of Newton's method)
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Graduate Rayleigh Ritz and inner products
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Undergrad Looking for Guarantees that the method of fixed-point iteration will work
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Undergrad Is the sign of the integral of this function negative?
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Undergrad Approximating discrete sum by integral
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Undergrad Mean value theorem - prove inequality
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High School Derivative of Square Root of x at 0
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Graduate Prove a formula with Dirac Delta
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High School Understanding about Sequences and Series
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Undergrad Why Does Tax-Deferred Compounding Offer a Financial Edge Over Annual Taxation?
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Undergrad What Exactly is Step Size in Gradient Descent Method?
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Undergrad Absolute difference between increasing sum of squares
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Undergrad Explanation and clarifications in epsilon-delta limit proofs
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Graduate Solving an Integral involving a probability density function
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High School How to Find the Intersection of a Logarithmic Curve and a Tangent Line?
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MHB 7.1.17 int e^{-\dfrac{x^2}{2}} dx from 0 to infty
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MHB How to solve the integral of 1+tanx using partial fraction decomposition?
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Undergrad Error bounds for Newton's Method
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Undergrad What does "the sequence of functions has limit in R" mean?
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MHB How to Evaluate the Integral of an Even Trig Function in a Radical?
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MHB Is It an $\arctan$, $\arccot$, or Something Else in This Integral Solution?
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Graduate Help with simplifying an integral
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Undergrad Limits confusion -- What is meant by "instantaneous rate of change"?
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Undergrad A question about limits and infinity
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Undergrad Why is the absolute value of sinx used in the integral of cotx?
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Finding a vector from the curl of a vector
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MHB 6.2.25 Evaluate Limit of x to infty
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Undergrad What is the ambiguity in forming new functions?
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Graduate The ``kinematic equation'' of fluid flows
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MHB Find Limit in 2 Mins - Tricks & Tips
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MHB Can this project revolutionize surfing?
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Undergrad Inverse Functions: x=f(y) and X=f^-1(y)
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Undergrad Are Functions Really Equal? Investigating the Criteria for Function Equality
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MHB -6.r.10 evaluate int with u v subst
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MHB -w8.7.28 integral rational expression
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MHB -w8.3.11 int sqrt{x} dx sqrt{1-x}
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MHB 8.2.5.evaluate int 64x sec^2(4x) dx
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High School What's the difference between d, d/dx and dx?
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Undergrad Definition of order of a partial differential equation
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MHB Derivative of f(x), g(x) and h(x) from Calculus Problem A.1: Solve Urgent"
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Undergrad Is dy/dx Truly Not a Ratio Even When Defined via Limits?
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High School How to Visualize 3D Surfaces for a PVT Diagram
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High School I want this short proof of the Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem checked please
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High School Another proof of the existence of extreme values on open intervals
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High School Proving half of the Heine-Borel theorem
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MHB Finding roots of this particular polynomial
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MHB Is This Variant of the Navier-Stokes Equation Solvable?
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MHB Solve Calculus Problem: Answers to d, e, f in Math Paper
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Undergrad How to Bound a Fraction Involving Sine Functions?
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Undergrad Limit of limits of linear combinations of indicator functions
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MHB What are the requirements for the exercise on multiplicity and set of zeros?
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Graduate How to solve this definite integral?
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MHB Integrating Trigonometric Functions with Substitution
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High School Wondering if a limit exists or not
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Undergrad Understanding a proof of inexistence of max nor min
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Undergrad How to Find the Derivative of F = f(x)/f(x+dx)?
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MHB How Does Trig Substitution Simplify the Integral of 1/(25-t^2)^(3/2)?
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MHB Why Does the Summation Use n-1 and i² in This Limit Calculation?
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Graduate To understand the Darboux theorem
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MHB What is the Slant Asymptote of $\dfrac{4x^3-10x^2-11x-1}{x^2-3x}$?
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MHB -x4.6 Find extrema f(x, y, z) = x + yz
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MHB How can I develop ln(x) into a series for x >= 1 in fluid dynamics?
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Finding the maximum of a function
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Graduate Yet another cross-product integral
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MHB Find Limit of $\displaystyle\frac{\sec x +3}{7x-\tan y}$ at (0,$\dfrac{\pi}{4}$)
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MHB -7.3.89 Integral with trig subst
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MHB -z.60 Find the vector perpendicular to the plane PQR
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MHB Limit x to o: $\lim_{h\to 0}=-\frac{1}{5}$
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MHB Finding k for x is undefined at $x=2$
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Undergrad Stokes' theorem and surface integrals
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Undergrad Second derivative of chained function
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High School Riemann integrability of functions with countably infinitely many dis-
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Undergrad Curvature of 3D Graph on Point w/ Directional Vector
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MHB How Do You Solve Integrals Using Partial Fractions?
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Graduate Calculate curl of e_φ: Non-Zero Vector
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MHB Mastering Partial Differentiation: A Comprehensive Guide
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MHB Question about the differential in Calculus
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MHB Confused: Seeking Help on Problem Solution
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Undergrad Neglecting higher powers of small quantities in calculations
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Undergrad Equation 16: Missing dt Term Without f(t)?
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Graduate A better notation for a differential?
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Undergrad How do a bunch of integrals make an n-simplex or an n-cube?
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Graduate Analytical solution for an integral in polar coordinates?
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High School Are there mathematicians that dislike integral calculus?
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Undergrad Transform from polar to cartesian
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Undergrad Significance of (1+1/x)^x as x->-inf
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