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MHB How do we prove the rule for differentiable curves in 3D?
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MHB How do you calculate limits in two variables?
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MHB Evaluating $\int_{-1}^{1}\sin^7\left({x}\right) \,dx$ Using $u$-Substitution
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Graduate What is integral of ln(abs(sin(x)))dx
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Graduate Mathematica code for multinomial expansion
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Graduate Infinitesimals as interval limits in integration
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Undergrad Graphical interpretation of a double integral?
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MHB Indefinite integral using trig substitutions
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MHB Find maximum integral value of k
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MHB [Limits] Help with Delta-Epsilon Proofs for Multivariable Functions
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MHB Volume about x axis using cylindrical shells
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Graduate Generalizing the relation between H(x), F(x) and G(x)
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Undergrad How can you maximize the volume of a box made from a rectangular sheet?
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MHB Can differentiation under the integral sign simplify complicated integrals?
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Undergrad Implicit Differentiation: Differentiating in Terms of X
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Graduate Why Are Assumptions Critical in the Limit of Composite Functions?
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Undergrad Can different weights help determine the difference between two functions?
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Graduate Discretizing Integrals for Scientists
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Graduate Why Does the Projection of a Jinc Result in a Sinc?
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Undergrad Limit of tan(x)/x as x approaching zero
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Is this a typo? - Integral of fraction
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Undergrad Integration using Euler Substitution
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Graduate Find Area Under x=2Sin^2(y) & y=x^2 Graphs
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Undergrad Clarification on a topic in Apostol's calculus text
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MHB Having trouble with the Laplace Transform
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Undergrad Where Do I Start? Deriving Equations of Motion
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Undergrad What Does the Double Integral ∫ ∫ f(x,y) dx dy Represent?
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MHB Calculating Volume of a Hollow Sphere w/ Differentials
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High School Real life application of calculus
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MHB Three vectors are on the same plane
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Undergrad Is the Length of an Arc Equal to its Straight Line Distance?
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MHB Minimum of the Sum of Logarithms
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MHB Solving a Difficult Integral: Evaluating \int_{C}^{} \,d \frac{x^3}{y} ds
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Undergrad Plus-Minus Symbol In This Trig. Equation
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Graduate How to show the following summation is true?
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MHB Find Maximum $(xyz)^2$ Given $x+y+z=0, x^2+y^2+z^2=2015$
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Graduate Calculus of Variations & Lagrange Multiplier in n-dimensions
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Undergrad How Do You Calculate the Centroid of an Integrated Area?
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Graduate Sum of exponentials: non-iterative approximate solution?
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MHB Integral completing the square, next steps?
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High School Mastering the Chain Rule: Tips and Tricks for Calculus Students
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Graduate Summation of exponential terms
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Graduate Integration : Mapping Smoothly (-inf, 2] to [0.1,0.9]
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MHB Does the Limit Exist? Check to Find Out!
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Undergrad Problem with finding volume using shells
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Undergrad Advanced Calculus Extra Credit Suggestions
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Graduate Solving Riemann Sum for "Deformation of Water by Magnetic Field
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Undergrad Limits involving absolute values
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Graduate Constrained Extrema and Lagrange Multipliers
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Undergrad First Derivative of Periodic Tube Profile | Get Help Now
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Undergrad Imvt & LMVT: Existence of Point with f(x)=x
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Undergrad Exponential integration confused
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MHB Solving Limits Using De L'Hospital's Rule
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Undergrad Derive the nth term of a sequence
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MHB Investigate Convergence of tanx Series: Find Common Ratio & Sum to Infinity
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MHB Show δn = (sin nx) / (pi x) is a delta distribution
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Graduate Can an alternating series with decreasing terms converge to zero?
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Graduate Understanding the Pitfalls of Integral Substitution: A Scientific Analysis
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Undergrad How Do You Integrate 1/(x^2+80x+1600)?
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Undergrad Integration of Multiple Variables
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Undergrad Differentiability of the absolute value of a function
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Graduate The limit of xye^-(x+y)^2 when x^2+y^2 approach infinity
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Undergrad Partial Fractions: Decomposing a Rational Function
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Undergrad Proof of integration power rule
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Graduate Definite integral of greatest integer function
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Graduate How Does f(0) = a_0 When x^0 = 1 Only for Nonzero x?
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MHB Integrating $\sin^3\left({x}\right)\cos\left({x}\right)dx$: Solution
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Undergrad Tricky Intregral for numerical quadrature
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MHB How to Parametrize an Ellipse in Cartesian Coordinates?
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MHB Is the Curve a Line or a Point with Zero Acceleration?
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MHB Show that the point satisfies the conditions
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MHB How Does Archimedes' Estimation of Pi Hold for n=4, 8, 16, 32, ...?
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Graduate Proving the reciprocal relation between partial derivatives
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MHB Evaluating Integrals for 5th and 4th order polynomials
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Undergrad Write this integral in terms of gamma function
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Undergrad Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates
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Undergrad Properties of Integrals and differentials
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Graduate Symmetry in second order partial derivatives and chain rule
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Graduate Reducing the function of a function to the ind. variable
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Undergrad At what point do you need Calculus?
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Undergrad Finding Arc Length of a Curve: Using ##dx## and ##dy##
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MHB Why does the equation of the level surface not have ln?
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Graduate Vector Properties: Does Length Affect Components?
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Undergrad Why Is the Cross Product Perpendicular to Its Constituent Vectors?
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MHB Level Surfaces & Intersection of a Graph: Exploring $f(x,y,z) = x^2+y^2$
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Graduate Calculation of particles by integral
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Graduate Help with a troublesome integral
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MHB Cylindrical coordinates - Orthonormal system
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Graduate How can I evaluate a tricky Euler-Maclaurin sum involving hyperbolic functions?
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MHB How can we evaluate this indefinite integral of a definite integral?
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Undergrad Calculating Minimum Values for Artificial Gravity in Centripetal Force Wheels
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MHB Geometric Meaning of Cylindrical & Spherical Mappings
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MHB Converting Cylindrical Coordinates to Orthogonal and Spherical Coordinates?
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MHB How Can You Solve This Limit Problem Without L'Hospital's Rule?
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Undergrad English translation of Fichtenholz, Integral & differential calculus
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High School Power rule of an integration [beginner]
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Graduate Fourier Transform and Hilber transform, properties
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MHB Derivative of secx where x = pi/3
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Graduate Derivation of Surface Area and Torque for a Helical Plate Attached to a Shaft
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Undergrad Why is 2L Used for Function Periods?
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