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High School The Difference Between Log and Ln
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MHB Finding Formula without using any trig functions
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MHB Series Expansion & l'Hopital's rule
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MHB What is the limit of the sine function as x approaches 1?
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MHB Trigonometric absolute value integral
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Graduate Why is this way of computing imaginary arctangents wrong?
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Undergrad Computing a Series Sum: n2 + (r-1)2 to n2 + (n-1)2
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Graduate Physical interpretation of divergence
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Graduate Separation of variables technique
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MHB Limit in Infinity: Check Results Now
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Undergrad Use of substitution for integration
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MHB Solve Limit at Infinity Problem: Tips & Help
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High School Who Coined the Term "Improper" Integral?
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Graduate Solving 1st Order PDE: Finding L with Ax^2 Form
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MHB How Do You Evaluate and Differentiate Complex Trigonometric Functions?
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High School Integration Constant in Physics: When to Use It?
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MHB Derivative of function containing absolute value
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Undergrad Is the Alternative Method for Integration by Parts Simpler?
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Undergrad A strange derivative-integral discrepancy
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Graduate Second Order Derivative Notation (mingled with)
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MHB Volume of Solid Rotated Around y=-4 for y=x^7, y=1, and y-axis
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Graduate What is the error analysis for a function of Newton's cooling law?
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MHB Difference quotient for quadratic function
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High School Why Is N Considered a Constant in Summation Notation?
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MHB How to Calculate Arc Length for a 124° Angle in a Circle?
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High School How to Prove the Trigonometric Identities for Sin and Cos of A+B?
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MHB Having Trouble with Boundaries for Triple Iterated Integrals?
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MHB Finding area between 2 functions
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High School Why Does \(\sin^2(nx) + \cos^2(nx) = 1\) Hold True?
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Undergrad Maximum/minimum through logarithm
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Graduate Solve Integral Analytically: Int[(1+x^2)^-n e^-x^2]dx
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MHB Finding Area between 3 functions
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MHB Finding Area between 2 functions
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Undergrad Confusion with Relative Extrema and Intervals
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MHB What is the area between the functions $y = |2x|$ and $y = x^2 - 3$?
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MHB Solving Lagrange Multipliers: Find Extrema of Distance from (1,2,3) to Sphere
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MHB Integral Calculus Help - Differentiating e^(-bx^2)
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MHB So, the area between the two functions is 72 units squared.
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MHB Vector Calculus - Cylindrical Co-ordinates
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Undergrad Subtracting functions on specified domains
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Undergrad Splitting up an interval of integration
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Graduate Evaluating this particular integral
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Graduate How to limit processing demand simulating electromagnetic trajectory
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Undergrad Question about substitution method in integration
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Graduate Continuity and differentiability in two variables
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MHB Can You Evaluate This Definite Integral with Trig Functions?
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MHB Matrix Rotation Query: Inertia Tensor D (+90y, -90z)
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MHB Is $\sin^2 x$ Less Than $\sin x^2$ for $0 \leq x \leq \sqrt{\frac{\pi}{2}}$?
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MHB Elementary Calculus Problem involving Derivatives
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Graduate Inverse Laplace transform. Bromwitch integral
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Undergrad Integral of a vector with respect to another vector.
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Graduate Functional relation and implicit functions
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Undergrad Directional derivative and gradient definition confusion
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Undergrad Can someone explain this summation definition to me?
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High School Integration in Calculus: Understand What It Is
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Graduate Squaring an Integral of a function
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MHB When taking the limit at infinity, is this allowed?
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Graduate Surface integrals/Surface areas of arbitrary domain regions
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MHB How can we prove the derivative inequality for f(x)=sin(x)/x?
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MHB Limits of Rational Functions: Dividing by Highest Power?
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MHB Evaluating Limit: $$\sqrt{x+\sqrt{x+\sqrt{x+\sqrt{x}}}}-\sqrt{x}$$
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Graduate What Is the Solution to Associated Legendre Polynomials for m=1 and l=1?
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Graduate If g is diff'able at x_0, g(x) <= mx + b, show g'(x_0) = m
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MHB Understanding Infinite Sequences: Difference of 1 & n/(n+1)
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Undergrad Dv/dt must be a RATIO and here is why
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Graduate Contour integral with a pole on contour - justification?
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MHB When Can We Determine if a Limit Exists or Not in Calculus?
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Graduate Curious definite integral : sine integral times exponential
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Graduate Does the Generalised Laplacian satisfy a certain relation?
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Undergrad Is this function x/sinx continuous?
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Undergrad Why do -pi/2 and pi/2 Equal 1 and 5 in This Integral Problem?
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Undergrad Approximating this integral with midpoints
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Undergrad Sum of ordinates mean value of functions
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Graduate Poisson equation with three boundary conditions
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Undergrad Solving for Sin(π/12): How Do I Get (π/3-π/4)?
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MHB How Do You Integrate y^3 Over a Triangle with Given Vertices?
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MHB Double & Triple Integrals: Same Solution?
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MHB Finding distance between vectors
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Undergrad An example need to be turned into an integral
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MHB Tangents at the pole (polar)
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MHB Expressing sin/cos(2θ) in terms of x....
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MHB Index Notation Proof: Proving $\nabla\cdot\left(\phi\textbf{u}\right)$
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Graduate How do I account for a Jacobian when changing coordinates for two particles?
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Undergrad Finding this volume without cylindrical shells
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Graduate Limit epsilon-delta definition vs. continuity
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Graduate Is There an Error in Kolmogorov and Fomin's Trigonometric Inequality Proof?
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Graduate Curious definite integral : sine integral times exponential
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Graduate Expanding a multivariable function in powers of one of the variables?
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MHB Determine the Average Rate of Change
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MHB Evaluating Definite Integrals with Floor Function
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MHB Optimization problem on function
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MHB Checking if f(x)=x^3 is Monotonic: No Derivatives Needed
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Graduate How about Why does the Landau notation for division work when h approaches 0?
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High School What Is the Correct Evaluation of the Indefinite Integral of Zero?
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Undergrad What is the Derivative of a Fraction with a Square Root in the Denominator?
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Graduate Finding Maxima, Minima, and Saddle Points with Lagrange Multipliers
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Graduate Orthogonality of Hermite functions
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Undergrad Multivariable function definition
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Undergrad Acceleration as a function of displacement
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Undergrad How to Isolate dx/dt from d(xy)/dt and dy/dt?
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