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Mixed approximation vs. full approximation for a power series expansion
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Undergrad Mixed approximation vs. full approximation for a power series expansion
Derivative of the flight path angle
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Undergrad Comparing and Checking Improper Integrals
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Ellen's question at Yahoo Answers ( Int 4 (tan ^3 x) dx )
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High School Series of sorts- Return 1 or 2 based on even or odd n
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Solving a Limit Problem: $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x\cos(x)}{\sin(x)}$
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Solving a Triple Integral with $\rho$ Constant
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Graduate Differentiation under integral sign - one parameter family
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Elizabeth's question at Yahoo Answers regarding the computation of work
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Use differentials to estimate the error
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Undergrad Help understanding closed line integrals
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Undergrad Understanding Critical Numbers and Inflection Points in Calculus
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Maria's question at Yahoo Answers regarding optimization
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Undergrad What is the conceptual interpretation of the integral of displacement?
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Find the gradient of a function at a given point, sketch level curve
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Telling if a series is convergent or divergent?
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Tangent lines of trigonometric functions
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Derivatives of implicit realtionships.
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Can the Derivative of the Function $xe^x\csc{x}$ Be Solved Using the Chain Rule?
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Graduate How to Evaluate the Integral \(\int_0^{∞} \frac{e^{-(x+x^{-1})}}{x}dx\)?
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Connecting the Keystone Equation and Derivatives
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Daniel's question at Yahoo Answers regarding related rates
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Solving an Integral Problem Using Green's Theorem
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Undergrad Surface integral - I don't understand it
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Graduate Accelerated reference frames equation derivation question
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Graduate Summation with exponential functions
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Trigonometric functions: Sec, Cot, Csc
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Showing that a limit of two variables doesn't exist
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Undergrad Formula? Simple just a check of my answer.
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Mattyk's question at Yahoo Answers regarding local extrema
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Echo62's question at Yahoo Answers (Improper integral)
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High School Is this function correct? (Not a homework Question)
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Graduate Improper Integral of the following integral?
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Undergrad Fourier Transforms: Get Help with Your Questions
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Graduate Express derivatives most intuitively
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Find Equation of Normal Line to y=x^2-5x+4 Parallel to x-3y=5
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Help with exponential function word problem
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Undergrad A little help with vector calculus
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High School Why is the domain of this rational function restricted to x > 0?
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Graduate What is the maximum rate of angle change for a function?
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Graduate What is the Definition of Limit in Real-Valued Spaces?
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Graduate A frustrating limit of a function f(x,y)
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Neonblast342's question at Yahoo Answers regarding finding a rate of change
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Undergrad Visualizing Simpson's Rule: Area Under the Curve
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Graduate Integral of function over ellipse
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Undergrad Definitions and properties of limits (handwriting attached)
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Graduate Closed form solutions to integrals of the following type?
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Calculus of variations with integral constraints
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Undergrad Area under the curve of a roll data of satellite
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Graduate Parameterized function crosses own path
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Travis Henderson's Question: Optimizing f(x,y,z) with Constraint
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Is It Enough to Show Continuity and Directional Derivatives?
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Graduate Mass of a sphere where density varies
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Graduate Exponential integral transformation
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Undergrad Why is the area under a curve the integral?
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Find Equation of Tangent Line at (4π, f(4π)) - Graffer's Question
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Unit tangent vector and equation of tangent line to curve
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Graduate Understanding the Lagrangian Function for Maximization Problems
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Graduate What is the proof for Dirichlet's formula for integrals in atomic theory?
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Graduate Using double integrals to evaluate single integrals
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Graduate Question related to inequalities and limits that go to infinity
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Undergrad Determine the Instantaneous Velocity of two coordinates on a graph
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Undergrad Complex integration/differentiation
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Differentiating $\mathcal{E}$: How to Reach $\dot{x}(m\ddot{x} + kx)$?
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Undergrad Understanding Polar Coordinates and the exponential function
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Limit of Arctan (x^2-4)/(3x^2-6x) as x Approaches 2
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Solve Derivative of Function at a Specific Value for x w/ First Principles
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Drawing the derivative of a graph
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[MUST READ] This forum is not for homework or any textbook-style questions.
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Ismahan's question at Yahoo Answers regarding concavity
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Undergrad Derivative Question: Why is df/dx dx?
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Undergrad Geometric series with modified terms
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Graduate Continuity equation, cartisan to polar
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Undergrad Surface Area of a Sphere without double integral
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Re: How do I find the potential for this unusual pendulum?
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Graduate Question on how to efficiently compute a jacobian
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Dman's question at Yahoo Answers concerning linear approximates
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How do I separate a function into its even and odd parts?
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Domain of the function of two variables
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Graduate How does WolframAlpha use the gamma function to solve this integral?
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Graduate Taylor series for getting different formulas
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Undergrad Is Integrating from -L<x<L the Same as -L ≤ x ≤ L?
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Swag's question at Yahoo Answers regarding maximizing a quadratic function
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Area of a given interval and volume of an ellipsoid
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An optimization problem with Newton's method
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Undergrad Graphing Parametric Equations with Non-Linear Constraints
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Finding a curve in 3 space when two equations intersect
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Undergrad Is Substitution x=1/t Correct for This Integral?
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Undergrad How using a mirror to find the tangent at a point on the curve works
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Graduate Integrating over piecewise functions
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Graduate How can I integrate e^[a*sqrt(b^2+x^2)] * e^c*x?
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Graduate Using two positions on a rigid body to calculate rotation
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Undergrad Trig function appears awkward to integrate
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Graduate What is considered Calculus on Manifolds?
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Jordan's Question from Facebook
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Algorithmshark's question from Mathematics Stack Exchange
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Undergrad Why is rate of change related to the area under a function
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Kendra N's question at Yahoo Answers regarding the Midpoint Rule
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Undergrad Is the rewritten form of ln(x2) valid?
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Undergrad Linear approximation higher order terms
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Graduate How does differentiation under the integral sign
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