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Undergrad Divergence Theorem: Understanding and Applying in Vector Calculus
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Undergrad Calculus by Spivak Trichotomy Law
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MHB Find Rate Water is Pumped into Tank | NatyBaby's Question at Yahoo Answers
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Undergrad Why does the tangent function behave like the angle itself on a unit circle?
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Undergrad Infinitesimal volume using differentials
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Graduate How to Compute the Integral of k(T(x)) from T(x=0) to T(x=L)?
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Graduate Why Don't We Learn This Necessary Criterion for Series Convergence in School?
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MHB The line y = ax + b is tangent to the graph
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Graduate Finding the needed power without expanding
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Undergrad Integral with hyperbolic: cosh x
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MHB What is the Interesting Euler Sum Proven by this Equation?
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Graduate How can vector calculus 'del' relationships be derived using other identities?
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Graduate Is My Epsilon-Delta Proof of a Limit Correct?
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Undergrad Understanding Heaviside Function: Explained with Examples
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Undergrad Limit question related to Euler's constant
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MHB Find Stationary Points of f(x,y) Under Constraint x^3+y^3+6xy=8
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Graduate Del operator - order of operations
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MHB Justine's question at Yahoo Answers regarding the Midpoint and Trapezoidal Rules
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MHB Legendre Polynomials: Pattern Analysis & Integration
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MHB Possible title: How to Find the Derivative of y=e-.5x?
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MHB Did I Find the Derivative of (5t^2+1)^4 Correctly?
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Undergrad Projecting a vector onto a plane.
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MHB Epsilon delta proof of a two-variable limit using inequalities
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MHB Triple integral, spherical coordinates
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Undergrad Double Integral of an absolute value function - Need Help
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MHB Brad's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding finding anti-derivatives
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Graduate Can I Optimize X for a Given Level Curve with Partial Derivatives?
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Graduate Can I apply L'Hopital's rule to this integral expression?
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Undergrad Can I state that a of n is decreasing w/o taking the derivative
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MHB Find Tangent Line for ln(xy) + 2x - y + 1 =0 at (1/2,2)
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MHB Angular speed of 2 pulleys on a belt
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Undergrad Can you Call this a standard limit?
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Graduate Integral: square root of sum of trig polynomials
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Graduate Arc length parametrisation question (error in notes?)
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Undergrad Can I use experimental data to solve equations with integrals?
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MHB Integration application: solids of revolution
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MHB Rate of Change of Plane's Distance from Radar Station - Gina's Question
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Undergrad Binomial expansion of a function with x raised to a power
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Graduate Integrals featuring the laplacian and a tensor
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MHB Derivative of a function with only variables
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MHB Introduction to RAD (Rapid Application Development)
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MHB Simplifying polynomial fraction
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MHB What does (1/2)x^(-1/2) equal?
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Undergrad A doubt related to infinitesimals in continuous fourier transform.
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MHB Limit of f(x,y) as x^2+y^2→∞: Calculate & Analyze
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Graduate So the question is: How do I compute the area of a hyperboloid?
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MHB Marty's question at Yahoo Answers regarding minimizing a cost function
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MHB Cal's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding the derivative form of the FTOC
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Graduate How to calculate the integral of a erf times another function?
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Graduate Trig Substitution for ∫x^3/(4x^2+9)^(3/2): Solving the Insanity
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Graduate Does the left side of Euler's Equation always equal zero?
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MHB Integration involving trigonometric functions
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Graduate Solving 3-Momentum Integral: Seeking Assistance
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MHB Find Stationary Points of f(x,y,z): Q(h,k,l) Explained
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MHB Find derivative with exponential function?
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Undergrad Suggestions for Calculus I honors projects?
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Undergrad The title for this content could be: Understanding the Derivative of ln(e)
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MHB Is My Solution to This Integral Correct?
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Undergrad Does a Sequence Converge if Its Differences Tend to Zero?
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Graduate Prove by Induction that n ≥ 2^(n-1) n ≥ 1
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Graduate Small question about derivatives and gradients.
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Undergrad Does the Integral \(\int_0^\infty \sin(x) \, dx\) Have a Definite Value?
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Graduate How to show integral equal to hypergeometric function?
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Graduate Understanding the E Field Above a Square Loop
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MHB Prove that A Real Root Exists in [-1, 1]
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MHB Solving Point of Tangency for AP Calculus BC Problem
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Undergrad Partial Fraction Decomposition
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MHB Alternative Method for Solving ∫sin(3x)cos(5x)dx?
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Undergrad How do I find the Taylor Series of ##\frac{q}{\sqrt{1+x}}## around x = 0?
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MHB Are These Trigonometric Integral Solutions Equivalent?
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Graduate Laplacian in toroidal coordinates
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Graduate Maximally strong fundamental theorem
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MHB Logarithmic Integral on Stack Exchange - author unknown
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MHB Find Area Between Circle & Function: Calc II
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MHB Find the derivative of another function
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MHB Find derivative of function with fractional exponent?
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Graduate The Laplace Transform of tan(t): Is Integration by Parts the Only Way?
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MHB So I get the same answer as the book except for a constant term.
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MHB Integration of exponential function
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MHB Cilian's question at Yahoo Answers regarding integration by partial fractions
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MHB Solving Indefinite Integral: $\displaystyle\int\frac{dy}{1+e^y}$
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MHB Related Rates: Conical Pile of Sand | Vampire_thirst Q&A
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MHB Definite integral challenge....
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Undergrad Does the limit exist if the domain is restricted?
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MHB Non-continuous integrals and discrete variables
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MHB Sum series- Prove the equality of ratio and root.
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MHB Integration of hyperbolic function
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MHB How Do You Integrate Using Inverse Trigonometric Functions?
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MHB Stuck on U-Substitution: Find Answer
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Undergrad Can I Use Functions Within Functions for Integration?
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Undergrad What's wrong with my parametrization for y=x^2?
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MHB An integral representation of the Hurwitz zeta function
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High School What is the difference between Δv/Δt and dv/dt in calculus?
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MHB Find the derivative of the function
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MHB Log-sine and log-cosine integrals
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MHB Understanding Derivatives: Step-by-Step Guide to Finding f'(x) of f(x)=2
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MHB Real Solutions to Equations [2^x = 1+x^2 & 3^x+4^x+5^x = x^2]
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MHB Show 1 - x/3 < sinx/x < 1.1 - x/4
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Undergrad How much do you memorize to do general derivatives/integrals?
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Undergrad Limit of f(f(x)) at x=-2: Does it Exist?
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