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Real analysis: show that a continuous function is defined for irrationals
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Basic Integral without Basic Concept
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Derivative of (1-F(x/a))(x): Interpretation & Solution
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Does 0.999... Exist? Evidence & Argument
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Compact Sets of Metric Spaces Which Are Also Open
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Help Needed: Simplifying Finite Product - Can You Help?
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Series Expansion for a Sigmoid Equation
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Calculate Field Flux on C: Grad(f)
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How can duality be used to solve for the Fourier Transform of a constant?
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Where to Begin with Integrals to Integration by Parts
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Does the Improper Riemann Integral Converge or Diverge for p<1?
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Wish to get singular points of algebraic functions
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Determining a function from deriv, func in integral
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Solving Supremum Question: Is 4 the Right Answer?
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Partial Derivative of $\rho$ w.r.t. $t$ in Vector Dependent on $x$ and $t$
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Pseudo-arclength continuation implementation
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How to Rearrange Trigonometric Equations for Integrals?
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Proof: curl curl f = grad (div (f)) - grad^2
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Possible mistake during differentiation? Please check
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Example of Lebesgue Integral but not Riemann Integrable
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Converting Cartesian to Cylindrical/Spherical Unit Vectors
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Hyperbolic sine in Taylor Series
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Proof that algebraic numbers are countable
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How to solve |ax-b|=0 when a,x,b are complex
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Does anyone know the equations of the cards suits?
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Multiple Integrals for Functions Unbounded at Isolated Points
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Extending complex functions f:C->C into f^:C^->C^
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Graph Intersections: f'(x) > g'(x) - Can It Intersect More Than Once?
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Which Rule Is Used to Differentiate tan(x)?
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Why is my Cross Product Calculation Resulting in a Negative Value?
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Integral of ln(cosx+1) - Basics & General Methods
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How to calculate infinite series?
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How to get this integral into standard form
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Logarithmic function defined as an integral
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How to Integrate exp(x)*erfc(x) in MATLAB?
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What Are Some Challenging Integrals for Calculus Enthusiasts?
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Lim x->0 (sin x / x) =1 contradiction?
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Differentiation of a polynomial function
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Prove Borel Measurability of a Function f:\mathbb{R}^n->\mathbb{R}^m
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A function that doesn't have a max/min in general, but does when restricted
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What Does ∫ (dy)^2 Mean in Calculus?
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Power Series x=0: What Does a0 & x0 Mean?
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Derivative of a right circular cone
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What is the optimal disjoint subset distribution for a given set of numbers?
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General question about continuity (2 var.)
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Prove ∫x^n (x^n+1)/(n+1)? | 2nd Problem Explained
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Definite integral of complex gaussial-like function
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Grad Vector Direction: Clarified with Grad F Surfaces
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Integral of product of two functions = 0
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Finding limit- greatest integer function
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Newton's law with Cantor potential
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Give me a function that is piecewise continuous but not piecewise smooth
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How Can I Improve My Understanding of Differentiating Equations?
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Definition of Analytic Functions in Complex Analysis
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Why can't sequences with non-numerable elements converge?
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Why doesn't my derivation of a product work?
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Attributive Adjectives in Predicate Calculus
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Second Derivative of Abs(x) | Richard Seeking Answer
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Every circle has form |z-a|=k|z-b|
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Two tangent points of two lines from (0,0) to an ellipse
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Rudin 2.41, why does an unbounded infinite set have no limit points?
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What Does It Mean for Two Operators to Be Unitarily Equivalent?
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Using Chain Rule to Find du/dT & du/dv: Step-by-Step Guide
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Extremely simple question regarding the convergence of a series
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What is the limit of \( x^{1/x} \) as \( x \to \infty \)?
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Generalisation of curl to n dimensions
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Need Help with Solving an ODE in Calculus 1?
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Hello, can anyone tell me how I can show that this
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Greatest lower bound/least upper bound in Q
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How Can I Prove Uniform Convergence of This Function as ρ→0?
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Rudin's Equations 3 & 4 Explained
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Apostol definition of component interval
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Fourier Series Coefficients for f(x)=xcos(x) on [-∏,∏]
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What exactly means (∂^2/∂x ∂y) ?
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Finding a Slope of Any Linear Function Without Using (x2-x1; y2-y1)
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Interesting Calc of Variations Problems
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Analytical Integration Help for ∫r1-x*I0(alpha*r)dr | Tips and Techniques
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Understanding Math Signs in Detailed Proof
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How do I solve triple integrals using other coordinates?
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Calculating the Gradient of Magnitude of a Scalar Field
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A question about Fermat's method of calculating areas under curves
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What is a potential function? I want to understand this intuitively
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Maximize Volume of a Cone from a Circle Segment, How?
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How to evaluate : ∫[(2-x)/(1-x^2)]dx.
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Need help proving convergence of this series
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Apostol: infinity as finite point
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I was wondering, how would one compute the value of
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Proof of Multivariable chain rule
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What Are the Possible Functions That Satisfy f(f(x)=f(x) on [0,1]?
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Trapezoidal motion/kinematics calculations - solving for slewing velocity
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Uniform continuity of functions like x^2
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A Cubic Function and a Straight Line with One-variable Calculus
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Finding Limit: Stuck on Calculus Exam Problem
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What is a Linear Combination of Spherical Harmonics?
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Is There a Trick to Integrating with Law of Cos?
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Would it have been possible to discover calculus from set theory?
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Set of all rational sequences countable?
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Local Minimum of y=x(e^1/x): Why Not (1,e)?
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Integrability, basic measure theory: seeking help with confusing result
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Proving Connectedness of a Set Given Closure Condition
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