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Undergrad Solving word problems using derivatives
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High School Definite Integral Explained: Negative & Positive Areas
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MHB Finding Limit on 58(b): UGA Math 115 Homework #2
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MHB Find equation of tangent to curve at $t=-\pi$
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MHB Sketch Parametric Curve and Find Cartesian Equation
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MHB Studying for a Test with Variable Answers
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Graduate Improper Integrals of Odd functions
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Graduate Understanding Surface Integrals: Scalar vs. Vector Functions Explained
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MHB Which Test Should I Use: Ratio Test or Root Test in Series Convergence?
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MHB Calculus II Volumes of Revolution and Basic Integration Questions
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MHB Equation of tangents and separation of variables question
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MHB Arc Length and Rotation, Please Explain this problem
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MHB Series Convergence and Divergence I
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MHB Calculus II Work and Density Question
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MHB Calculus II U-Substitution Questions
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MHB Quick Trigonometric Substitution Question
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MHB Sequence Divergence and Convergence Questions
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MHB Convergence of a Series: Is My Approximation Accurate Enough?
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MHB Calculus II Integral Convergence and Divergence Questions
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MHB Quick Surface Area and Application Question
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MHB Tricky Partial Fractions Question
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MHB Integral Convergence and Divergence I
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High School What are other important and simple sequences besides arithmetic and geometric?
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Graduate Integrating functions with absolute values
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MHB Understanding Partial Fraction Decomposition in Integrals
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MHB What is the Best Landing Point for the Messenger on a 5km Beach Journey?
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MHB Understanding the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus in Calculus II
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Graduate Can You Interchange Derivatives and Integrals in Different Variables?
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Graduate Abstractions of integration and differentiation
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High School Dy multiplied by y (order matters?)
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Undergrad Understanding the Differences between Integrating and Taking the Square Root
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Undergrad Closed form integral of abs(cos(x))
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MHB Integral Convergence and Divergence II
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MHB Series Convergence and Divergence III
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Graduate Clairauts “equality of mixed partial derivatives” theorem
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MHB Series Convergence and Divergence II
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MHB Application to Electric Circuits
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MHB Calculus II Simpson's, Trapezoidal, and Midpoint Rule
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MHB Quick Integral (U-substitution and partial fractions) Questions
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Undergrad Displacement of a Particle: Investigating Complex Values in Equations
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MHB Basic Calculus II Integral Questions - Riemann Sums, Absolute Integrals, etc.
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Graduate How did we get to the constant in r\frac{\partial p}{\partial r}=c_1?
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High School Question about the exponential growth and decay formula
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MHB Calculating Arc Length for a Curved Function with a Starting Point of (0,1)
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High School Validity of sinh(x^2): Explained
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MHB Find arc length starting from P_0
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MHB Length of Curve $y^2=4(x+4)^3$: 13.5429
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MHB How Does Price Reduction Affect Movie Theater Attendance and Consumer Surplus?
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MHB Integration and population dynamics?
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Graduate What Is the Difference Between a Partial and a Full Derivative?
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MHB When to use a hyperbolic trig substitution in integration problems?
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MHB Need help plotting a curve, no calculus knowledge....
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MHB Integral Compute: $\int \sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+\cdots+\sqrt{2+x}}}\ dx$
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MHB Further applications of integration
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Graduate Kronecker delta symbol in calculation question
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MHB Proving an inequality with square roots
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Graduate Change of variables in double integrals
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Undergrad Notation Question: Understanding "y --> 2^(-) implies y < -2
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Undergrad Understanding Limits: A Question about Inequalities
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MHB Finding Surface Area from Equation in Terms of x=g(y)
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MHB Setup for Simpson's Rule from 0 to $\pi$ with n=6
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Graduate Derivative of p-fold convolution
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Undergrad What is the indefinite integral of cosecant function?
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MHB Plotting a Continuous Function Graph with Given Data
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MHB How to Calculate the Area Bounded by y = 2 and y = sec²(3x)?
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Graduate Lambert W Function: Solving Y=xe^(x^2)
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MHB Sum Infinity Express: Rational Number Solution
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Graduate What is Quantum Calculus?
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Undergrad Proving Natural Number e: Exponential Value Explained
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MHB How to determine whether an integral is convergent or divergent
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MHB Plot a Continuous Function Graph: Data Analysis & Solutions
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Graduate How do the different concepts of integration fit together?
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MHB How can I determine which integration technique to use for a specific problem?
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Undergrad How to Integrate Triple Integrals in Different Coordinate Systems?
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MHB Integration by Parts: Solve $$\frac{xe^{2x}}{(1+2x)^2}$$
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MHB Finding Domain of $\sqrt{sin(\sqrt{x})}$
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Graduate Function is a change of variables?
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Undergrad How can area be represented as a vector in three dimensions?
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Graduate Trig identities and complex numbers help.
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MHB Prove Integral Equality of Polynomials Degree 2 & 3
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MHB How Do You Solve These Integration Problems?
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MHB Integration Help: Solve in 3 Hours, Steps Included
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Undergrad Is It Wrong to Label x-Coordinates as x and (x + Δx)?
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MHB How Do You Find the Centroid and Hydrostatic Force in Given Scenarios?
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Undergrad Can e Be Defined as a Limit with n Approaching Negative Infinity?
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Graduate Complexifying the integral of the secant function
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Undergrad A new limit definition of integral?
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MHB TRIGONOMETRIC SUBSTITUTIONS (i think)
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MHB Area of 'that' part of the circle ....
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Graduate How can you evaluate this integral using an analytic method?
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MHB Proving $2P(x)>P'(x)$ with Continuous Third Derivative of $P(x)$
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Undergrad Double Integral of Pythagoras over rectangular region
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MHB Solving an Integral Using Trig Substitution
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Graduate Calculus of variations with isoparametric constraint
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Graduate Problem with Lagrange's Equations of Motion
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MHB Is my integral for the volume of a solid by rotating y=2/x around y=-1 correct?
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MHB What Mistake Was Made in This Polynomial Long Division?
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Graduate Problem with summing a divergent series
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Graduate Website title: Formal Relation Between Integrals of y=f(x) and y=x
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MHB Using continuity to determine if there is a number one more than it's cube
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