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MHB What is the one-sided limit of the derivative at x = 2 for the given function?
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MHB If c > 1, prove that its n^th root is greater than 1 too
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Graduate Local min no other zeros of gradient
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MHB Solving Change of Variables Problem with T(u,v) - Can You Help?
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Undergrad Why does the Laplacian operator still maintain its unit vectors i, j, k?
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Graduate Can Riemann's Analytic Continuation Solve My Reimann Zeta Function Error?
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MHB Find all the solutions of the equation
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Graduate Volume integral turned in to surface + line integral?
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Graduate What Are the Implications of the y,y'-Domain in Euler-Lagrange Equations?
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Graduate Criterion of removal of equations from overdetermined system
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MHB Find Optimal Size for Jar with Rectangular Base & Sides for Lowest Material Cost
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Graduate Proof of Lagrange inversion theorem
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Undergrad Calculating DS - Multivariable calculus help
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Graduate What type of equation is this one?
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Graduate Differentiability of piecewise multivariable functions
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MHB Limit with a lot of square roots
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MHB Show that the polynomial has no real roots
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MHB Infinite Sum of Powers of x over 1-x^2
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Graduate Derivative of a function with respect to another function
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Undergrad What is the next step for part iii in Taylor Series Extrapolation?
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Graduate Thinking of a lower bound for a function
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Graduate Integral with exponential terms?
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MHB Going backwards: finding a function from differential
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MHB Total Differential: Find f(3,1) from f(1,2)=0
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Undergrad Difference between Taylor and MacLaurin Series-Usage
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MHB Solve Definite Integral w/ Absolute Value Factor - Yahoo! Answers
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MHB The Shortest Ladder to Reach Over a Fence
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MHB Non-linear function with two unknown constants and one variable
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MHB What is the limit of the sequence {$a_n$}?
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Graduate Is Functional Differentiation Applicable to Quantum Field Theory Functionals?
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MHB Volume of Solid with Circular Base & Equilateral Triangles
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MHB Finding the Limit of Digit Sums in A
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Undergrad Searching for a solution for a long time
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Graduate Integrating Infinities: Zero or Infinity?
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MHB How Do You Evaluate This Limit Using a Definite Integral?
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MHB The Royal Primate's question at Yahoo Answers regarding convergence of a series
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MHB What is the meaning of Si in the integral of ln(x)cos(x)?
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MHB Do you have a diferent method to solve this Integral?
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MHB Determine if the SERIES converges or DIVERGES(II)
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MHB Determine if the SERIES converges or DIVERGES(III)
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MHB Does the Series Converge or Diverge?
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MHB What Does \(\frac{(2n-1)!}{2n!}\) Approach as \(n\) Approaches Infinity?
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MHB Question about determining if the series is convergent or divergent
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Undergrad Is the limit of g(x,y) undefined or indeterminate at (0,0)?
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Undergrad Calculus III - Conceptual Help
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MHB Find Minimum Value of $(x-y)^2+\left( \sqrt{2-x^2}-\dfrac{9}{y} \right)^2$
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MHB Determine if the SERIES converges or DIVERGES
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MHB Scott's question at Yahoo Answers regarding optimization with constraint
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Graduate Is there a formula for this gaussian integral
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MHB Determining if the sequence convergers or diverges(IV)
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MHB Determining if the sequence convergers or diverges(II)
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MHB Determining if the sequence convergers or diverges(III)
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MHB Determining if the sequence convergers or diverges
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Graduate Calculus of Variations: Nature of the Functional
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Graduate Divergence of curl in spherical coordinates
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Undergrad How can I simplify this integral with trigonometric functions involved?
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MHB Derivative of $\frac{1}{x}: \frac{-1}{x^2}$
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MHB General formula for this weird Gaussian integral?
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Undergrad Integral of f(x)=cos(x)/sqrt(1+x^2) - Get Help Here!
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Undergrad Can somebody help me re-write this with traditional notation ?
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Graduate Large Multi-variable Optimization Problem
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Undergrad How Can I Improve My Understanding of Proofs in Spivak's Calculus Text?
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MHB Delta Epsilon Proof: An Overview
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MHB How to Find the Ordinate of P for Minimum AB in a Quadrant Curve?
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Graduate Integrals containing (x^2+a^2-2xa cos(theta))^(-1/2)
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MHB Converge conditionally or converge absolutely
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Undergrad What is the slope of the common tangent line between two quadratic curves?
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Graduate Cauchy's integral (therom aand formula)
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MHB Find Min Segment Length at Point P(1,8)
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MHB Finding the difference of two series?
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MHB Series Convergence/Divergence (II)
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Graduate Max of Sum of Sines: Find the Max Value for Even n
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MHB Convergence of Series with Square Roots
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MHB Solving a Tricky Integral: 1/[3+e^(-x)]
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MHB Determining whether the sequence converges or diverges as n--> infinity
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MHB Determine whether the following SERIES converge or diverge
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MHB Need help with a past exam paper and this txt book please
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Undergrad Why do functions have maximum and minimum values in intervals?
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Graduate Solving for Spiral Arc Length: A Scientist's Approach
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MHB Minimize r/(sqrt(2)) Distance from (2r, 0) & (0, 2r)
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MHB Max and min tangent and triangle
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Graduate Saddle points of functions of n variables
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MHB Max and min line equation
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MHB Word problem: initial height of projectile
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MHB Finding Limit of Multi Variable Function Using Squeeze Law
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Graduate What is the meaning and purpose of the Cauchy Principal Value in integrals?
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MHB Is f(x,y) Differentiable at (0,0)?
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MHB Exponential Population Growth in Calculus
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MHB Equation for the horizontal asymptote.
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Undergrad Is there an inverse of Summation?
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Undergrad Alternative to solids of rotation?
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MHB Slope of Level Curve b at Point B: How to Determine It?
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Graduate Inverse integral of this integration
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MHB Squaring each side of the equation
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MHB What's Wrong with My Approach to This Integral?
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MHB Another implicit function problem
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Undergrad Quick question on double/triple integrals for area and volume
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MHB How do I do this calculus related rates problem?
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MHB Due to a symmetry of the cosine we can just double the integral from 0 to 1
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Undergrad Limit of dirichlet function (from DSP)
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