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Integrate the function f at the path that consists of the curves C1 and C2
- mathmari
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Find Tangent Line to Curve (x+2y)^2+2x-y-3=0: Answer at Yahoo Answers
- MarkFL
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Show that f(x,y) is differentiable
- Jamie2
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Graduate Complexifying an Integral: How to Solve Tricky Integrals Using Complex Numbers
- jellicorse
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Work of the vector field-Stokes' Theorem
- mathmari
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How to Minimize the Integral of \(\int_0^{\pi/2} |\cos(x)-ax^2|\,dx\)?
- Saitama
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Undergrad Understanding the Derivation of the Quadratic Formula
- sacred
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High School Extremely easy math, but need expression
- Joel DB
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Undergrad Solving Dy/Dx = 3-x/y+4: Integral of Both Sides
- KingCrimson
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What are the values of b for a minimum of x^2 + bx - 25?
- Cmillburg
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Maximizing the surface of a cylinder and a box
- leprofece
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Antiderivative Question for ∫a^x dx: Is it a^x/ln a or a^x/ln|a|?
- tmt1
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Further question on My Fractions problem
- tmt1
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Apply the divergence theorem to calculate the flux of the vector field
- mathmari
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How Do You Plot and Find Alternate Polar Coordinates?
- shamieh
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What is the work done on a frustum?
- Pindrought
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Solve Fractions Problem: Slope at (1,3)
- tmt1
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Graduate Approximating Division for X1, X2 & ΔX Expressions
- d.arbitman
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Molly's question at Yahoo Questions regarding constrained optimization
- MarkFL
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Graduate Why does the series Taylor expand as e^-nx?
- unscientific
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Graduate How Is the Second Derivative of an Inverse Function Calculated?
- Jhenrique
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Undergrad Contour integration and Calc. of complex functions
- lizzie96
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Graduate How to Calculate the Radii of Curvature for a 3D Flexible Chain?
- chandan
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Undergrad How do I find the length of a curve using calculus?
- derek181
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High School Integration Limits: Is Upper Limit Always Greater Than Lower?
- Miraj Kayastha
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Finding Concavity: What is the Value of t for a Concave Upward Curve?
- shamieh
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Finding concavity when differentiating to dy/dx and d^2y/dx^2
- shamieh
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Find inflection pt with constant K
- karush
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Finding Partial Derivatives with Transformations
- evinda
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Graduate Is There an Equivalent Expression to ∫ f·dr for Surface Integral?
- Jhenrique
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Undergrad Answer: Limit of Big-O Terms: O(1/x) & O(x)
- Avichal
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Undergrad Differentiation under the integral sign
- Wolfxphysics12
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Real World Apps of Improper Integrals: Impact & Syllabus
- matqkks
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Undergrad Improper Integrals: Real-Life Applications & Syllabus Impact
- matqkks
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Series Expansion: Show Sin^Cos x = x + O(x^3)
- polygamma
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Evaluating $\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{49} \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{ k+\sqrt{k^2-1}}}$
- anemone
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Can This Infinite Series Be Summed?
- anemone
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Torres' question at Yahoo Answers regarding minimizing the cost of a box
- MarkFL
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Graduate Solve Diferential Equation: d2u/(dθ)^2+u=0 → u=cos(θ-θ0)
- alpha25
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What Is the Optimal Size of a Cylinder in a Cone to Maximize Volume?
- leprofece
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Undergrad Double Substitution Correct or Faulty?
- Nano-Passion
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Finding the exact length of the curve (II)
- shamieh
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Center of Gravity Calc: $\bar{y}$
- Dustinsfl
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Graduate Mean ray length from apex to base of an oblique circular cone
- erielb
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Sam m's question at Yahoo Answers regarding a solid of revolution
- MarkFL
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Maximizing the volume of a beam cut from a cylindrical trunk
- leprofece
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Find the exact length of the curve
- shamieh
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Maximizing the volume of a cylindrical postal package
- leprofece
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Undergrad Integral of a function of various variables
- Jhenrique
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Does the limit of (sin(x)sin(x))/(x^2 + y^2) as (x,y) approaches (0,0) exist?
- Jamie2
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Find Function f: Area Under Curve A & Above 3A, \(f(x_1)=y_1\)
- Dustinsfl
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Partial Derivatives Problem Evaluating at (0,0)
- Jamie2
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Limit of ((x2+y2+1)1/2) - 1: Evaluate & Simplify
- Jamie2
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Graduate Area element, volume element and matrix
- Jhenrique
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Kunal's question at Yahoo Answers regarding Lagrange multipliers
- MarkFL
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Graduate Does anyone know an infinite series summation that is equal to i?
- mesa
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Thank you for your understanding.
- leprofece
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Undergrad Green's theorem and area calculation
- Jhenrique
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Graduate Finding the Gradient Vector for a Given Point on a Surface
- reddawg
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How can the lower rectangle method for area approximation be improved?
- rsyed5
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First fundamental theorem of Calculus
- evinda
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Maximizing Volume of a 5-Sided Box w/ Cutout Corners
- Dustinsfl
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Surface Area of ball floating in water
- Dustinsfl
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Calculus of Variation: Maximizing Volume & Min Area
- Dustinsfl
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Graduate How Do Contour Integrals Apply to Green's Functions in Acoustic Wave Equations?
- gysush
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Graduate The Integration-By-Parts Formula for Vector Products
- Jhenrique
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Graduate Vector calculus: angular momentum operator in spherical coordinates
- MisterX
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Graduate First order differential eqn dy/dx + Py = Qy^n
- tony24810
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Hp1357's question at Yahoo Answers regarding an extended product rule
- MarkFL
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Volume of a Pyramid: Find A(z) to Calculate V
- Dustinsfl
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Indefinite Integral using Trig Identity i'm confused
- Pindrought
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Antiderivative involving Trig Identities.
- shamieh
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Finding the Continuous Intervals for a function
- cbarker1
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Integrating Symmetric Definite Integrals: A Trick for Evaluating $U_n-U_{n-1}$
- Saitama
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Why is the chain rule fallacious?
- ThePerfectHacker
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Is the Function f=tan(2x)/x Continuous at x=0?
- cbarker1
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Graduate Fourier transform of the linear function
- Irid
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Chain Rule in 2D Function Transformation
- Julio1
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Why e is "natural", and why we use radians.
- ThePerfectHacker
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Undergrad Difference between Force components using triangle rule and dotproduct
- ehabmozart
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Graduate Question about the curl with a specific type of field
- USeptim
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Area Under Curve: Finding the Missing Area
- Yankel
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Graduate Can Infinite Sums Be Manipulated by Shifting Terms?
- jackferry
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Synne's question at Yahoo Answers regarding the slope of an astroid
- MarkFL
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Undergrad Why is there a differential in an indefinite integral?
- Jow
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Which Angle Convention Is Most Common in Spherical Coordinates, Theta or Phi?
- skate_nerd
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What values of tan alpha and tan beta satisfy a trigonometric inequality?
- Albert1
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Confusing Implicit Differentiation Problem
- tmt1
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Is the Integral \int^0_{-\infty} \frac{1}{3 - 4x} dx Divergent or Convergent?
- shamieh
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Maximum and minimum 283: minimize cost
- leprofece
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Undergrad Proving e^x is equals its own derivative?
- Cookies?
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MaleahP's question at Yahoo Answers regarding related rates
- MarkFL
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Understanding Fraction Simplification
- shamieh
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Derivative of 2^x - Is it 2^x ln(x) or ln(2)?
- tmt1
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Solve Integral of ln(x^2-1) with Ease: Step-by-Step Guide
- Yankel
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Graduate What is a function, when you consider the partial/total derivative?
- mXSCNT
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Integrable Function on $[0,1]$: Proving a Limit
- Krizalid1
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Graduate Calculus of Variation: Extremum & Further Variances
- LagrangeEuler
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Graduate What does this special arrow symbol mean?
- harveyab
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Monica's question at Yahoo Answers regarding Linear Approximation
- MarkFL
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