General Math Forum

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Very basic word problem involving use of quad formula

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Math/Physics Tattoo Idea Request - Warren

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For remember this great man (Karl Friedrich Gauss)

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High School Distributive property of multiplication

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Undergrad Mastering Composite and Inverse Functions: Examples and Explanation

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Undergrad How to make 4 variable polynomial equatio

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Angle Size of Intersecting Circles at (4,3): 44.985

  • veronica1999
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Graduate Calculating a Finite Series: Finding Symmetry and Inductive Formulas

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High School Hi, I m trying to find out, what is imaginary unit/number. i^2

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Can Division Even Be Allowed In Math If It's Flawed?

  • Larry1
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Question 2, AQA AS Maths Pure Core 1, May 2011

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Undergrad Absolute value |x-3|^2 - 4|x-3|=12

  • TechnocratX
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Undergrad Can Multivariable Interpolation Relate Three Sets of Data Points?

  • KV-1
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Undergrad Are undefined constants valid in trig equations when other constants present?

  • Sduibek
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How to solve these 3 IQ practice questions?

  • JDW1
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High School Does the first two-digit number have to be 10?

  • GladScientist
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Graduate The Degree of the Zero Polynomial: Why is it Defined as -∞?

  • marellasunny
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Undergrad What is the name and solution method for this type of equation?

  • confused slug
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Undergrad Mathematical Modeling: The Ultimate Tool for Understanding the World?

  • mather
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Undergrad Suppose traffic laws allowed mathematical reasoning

  • PAllen
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Proving an Inequality Involving Sines

  • juantheron
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Undergrad How to minimise a function of integers?

  • weetabixharry
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Help on Trigonometric sums. (Assorted type)

  • surajkrishna
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High School How does the AC method of factoring quadratics work?

  • krackers
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Graduate Proof about m/nth root of a prime.

  • cragar
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High School How can one be naturally good at maths?

  • jd12345
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Graduate Alternative Proof of Fermat's Last Theorem?

  • jobsism
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High School Finding number of zeroes in a polynomial?

  • moonman239
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Graduate Closed-form solution of a quadratic optimization problem

  • lementin
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Graduate Wasan, and the development of Analysis in Japan

  • EndanRinkaro
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Undergrad Need help creating a price chart with three factors

  • Copperhead
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High School How to find polynomial roots on a TI-83 or TI-84 Plus without PolySmlt?

  • moonman239
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Calculate $r,s,t$ in $\displaystyle \sqrt[3]{\sqrt[3]{2} - 1}$

  • juantheron
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Graduate Strong duality and coordniate transform

  • lementin
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Why Study Mathematics? Tracing Our Origins and Motivations

  • danyo
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Undergrad Is there an answer to Zeno's paradox of Achilles and the tortoise ?

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Graduate Rectangle Method for approximating an integral has been rediscovered

  • Dembadon
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Calculating the Angle Formed By Vectors

  • veronica1999
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Undergrad Is There a Name for This Theorem?

  • Dschumanji
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Graduate Solution of exponential equation

  • techiejan
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Probability Teaser Puzzle - Challenge Your Mind

  • DaveC426913
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Suggestion for undergrad thesis in math

  • freackmhack
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Find Area of Polygon: Simpler Method?

  • Blandongstein
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How to simplify algebraic expression

  • hatelove
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How to move a fraction to the bottom of a fraction

  • hatelove
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How to hand draw various math symbols?

  • DaleSwanson
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High School Need help understanding logarithmic properties

  • daigo
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Undergrad How to solve equations of the form (a*x+b)^(1/2)+(m*x+n)^(1/2)=c

  • Storm Butler
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Calculate Fractional Part of $x$ in $x^2+x=1$

  • juantheron
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Graduate Prove that [itex]a[/itex] is not an integer

  • S.Iyengar
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Graduate Compute Electric Field from Electric Currents

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Determine all solutions in positive integers a, b, and c to this equation.

  • checkitagain
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High School Simple Apparent contradiction?

  • Gamerex
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High School Why do negative numbers behave the way they do in arithmetic?

  • goodabouthood
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High School Does the following make sense to you:

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Undergrad Fundamental flaws in human mathematics?

  • Tony Heng
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Undergrad How do I factorise this radian equation?

  • Olly_price
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Undergrad Difference between B-Spline and Bezier Curves

  • kmgraju
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Can you beat Roulette using maths?

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Graduate Bessel function, what does the notation in this function mean?

  • crobar
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High School How Do You Simplify Trigonometric Expressions Using Identities?

  • Olly_price
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Number of Real Solutions for Trigonometric Equation

  • juantheron
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What is the value of n for greatest integer function to equal 2012?

  • juantheron
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How far above the ground is the tack?

  • veronica1999
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High School When is it Appropriate to Apply Mathematical Operations to Objects?

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High School Solving Sin (90+Theta) = Cos - Explanation

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Undergrad Looking to calculate horsepower by mearuring the change in rpm

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Graduate What Implications Arise from Modifying the Division Theorem in Number Theory?

  • Kartik.
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High School Is this an extremely easy question? Not homework.

  • RockyC
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Manipulation of negative square root of a negative term/#

  • hatelove
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Undergrad Is there a formula for this parabola?

  • Hertz
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Finding equation of parabola with focus and directrix

  • hatelove
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Undergrad Question about Pi in different base

  • f24u7
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Equation of ellipse from directrix and focus

  • hatelove
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Graduate Trigonometry related to Kepler's Equation

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Undergrad Next number in the sequence 2 3 5 7 11 13 17 20 23 29 33

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Graduate Mathematical appraisal of Pascal's Wager

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Graduate Reduce the sequenceor how to calculate it efficiently

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High School Can I Solve for A and B in These Equations?

  • clemon!!
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High School Finding General Solutions to Trigonometric Equations

  • jackscholar
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Optical Size versus Actual Size

  • Libertine1
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Undergrad Solve -sin 20° sin 40° sin 60° sin 80°sin 20° cos 30° sin 40°

  • Kartik.
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Undergrad Can x be proven irrational in x^x = 2?

  • Hertz
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Basic trig problem (finding side)

  • hatelove
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Graduate Demonstration [L_i,x_j]= ε_ijk x_k

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Graduate Proving something cant be written as a square

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Undergrad What would happen if you try to fit 'n' degree polynomial to (n+1) data points?

  • whuzzwhuzz
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Undergrad Need to figure out a formula that calculates -1,-1,+1,+1,-1,-1,+1,+1

  • mesa
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Basic trig, solving side of triangle

  • hatelove
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Graduate Can Hilbert's Paradox Be Solved With a Simple Command For Guests to Move Rooms?

  • rupertc
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Solving for Real \(x, \ y, \ z\)

  • sbhatnagar
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Undergrad Combining Equations with Different Domains: A Mathematical Challenge

  • kimori
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Undergrad Interesting problem involving arithmetic progression

  • Bipolarity
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Undergrad Is A Cross B Equal to Zero a Test for Orthogonal Cases?

  • Philosophaie
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Graduate Lines on a circle - a counting problem

  • genericusrnme
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Can Trig Identities be Derived from Easier Formulas?

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