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High School How vast is the subject of Mathematics?
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Graduate Variations of the Frobenius coin problem
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High School How is (208 − 18y)/7 simplified to (29-2y) + (5-4y)/7?
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High School Find the Value of x: Math Problem
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Undergrad Differential function vs differential equation
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Graduate How Can I Make θ the Subject of This Complex Mathematical Formula?
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Undergrad Solve Math Problem: Time to Fill 425L Tank with Pipes
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Undergrad Strange parabolic calculations - need simplification help.
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High School Request for quality website/information to use for algebra review
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Graduate The domain of A for r=cos(kA) before the petals start to overlap
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What Is the Best Math Text Editor for Windows?
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Undergrad Domain & Range of f: 0 ≤ x ≤ 6, 0 < f(x) < 4
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Undergrad Program to solve for a formula given a set of pairs of points?
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Undergrad How Does Calculus Relate to Relational Database Technology?
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High School (1.0 / 2) process repeated 5 times; what is the algrabraic formula?
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Undergrad Is radius a misnomer in a polar equation?
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Undergrad What is the Solution for Solving Exponential Equations with Unknown Variables?
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MHB Divide a line segment into three equal parts
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Graduate Is there a theory about one-sided equations ?
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Graduate Diameter of Graphs: Why 2 & Exceptions
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Undergrad Binomial theprem and expansion
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Graduate Interpolating multivalued functions
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Undergrad Splitting a function into odd and even parts
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High School I don't get why this troll physics is wrong.
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High School Folks, how do you meause or an equation to
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High School Question about tan, cos, and sin
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Graduate Efficiently Solve Equations like a^n + b^n = c^n with These Tips
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MHB Factoring when exponent is a variable
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Undergrad Understanding $\mathbb{K}$ and $\mathbb{R}^n$ - Get Your Answers Here
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High School Difference between approach for show that and prove that
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Undergrad Please, help me me better understand physics/math proportions
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Graduate Black-Scholes Formula: Objective or Risk-Neutral?
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High School Next in Sequence: What Comes After 61?
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Undergrad Help with indirect logic proof please
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Undergrad What are Complex Numbers and Why Do They Matter at 13 Years Old?
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Graduate How to visualize Constraints in Constrained Optimization Problems?
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Undergrad Summation Notation: How Do I Properly Sum Up v_iw_i with i in {x,y,z}?
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MHB How Do You Continue Long Division with the Expression \((\sqrt{x} + \delta)/x\)?
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Undergrad Mathematical induction problem solving question help
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MHB CaptainBlacks Problem of the Week #2
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High School Can someone just help explain a clear defination of superlog?
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Graduate A counter-example to the Gelfond–Schneider theorem
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High School Solving the Inequality: How to Find the Solution for (a-x+1)(a-x+2) ≤ a?
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MHB Is the Integral from -1 to 2 of 1/x Defined or Divergent?
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Undergrad Understanding Basic Geometric Equations in Robotics Kinematics Analysis
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Count to 20 with Fingers: Ideas & Tips
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MHB Higher Prelim Exam: Solving Log Questions
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High School Generating novel yet concise sequences with + and x
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MHB Athlete's Laps: Solve 1st & 6th Day + Total
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Graduate You're welcome! Glad it worked for you.
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Undergrad Least squares fitting by a constant
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Undergrad What is the velocity of air through a 6mm pipe at 3 bar pressure?
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MHB Ten segments. One can form a triangle.
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MHB Solving for postive value of x when cos (60)
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Graduate Is it theoretically possible to find g(x) from this equation?
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Undergrad How can mathematical induction be used to prove a modular arithmetic problem?
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High School 3a, add +b and then cube the entire thing?
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Undergrad Proof of x^3+a^2x+b^2=0 roots question
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High School What is the sum of the decoded numbers 58, 121, and 79?
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MHB CaptainBlack's Problem of the Week #1
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Physics and mathematical terms dealing with 1_
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Undergrad What is the significance of cos²α+cos²β+cos²γ = 1 in crystallography?
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Undergrad Figuring Out Function from Curve: Is it Possible?
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Undergrad Cor(x,y) function(I don't know if this is useful)
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Undergrad Derivatives of Road Grade: Continuous or Not?
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Undergrad Find Area of Triangle (-1 2 -1 2), (-1 2 -1 1) & (2 -1 2 2)
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Undergrad Think I need to find a way of exercising my brain
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High School Visually attractive Mandelbrot zoom points
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Graduate Factoring large N into prime factors
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Undergrad Solve the Factorials Sum Puzzle: Find the Last Two Digits
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When is Happy Pi Day for Europeans?
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High School What is the Fraction of One Point Compared to an Infinite Line?
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MHB Proving $(a+b,\ a^2-ab+b^2)=1$ or $3$
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High School Transposition/re-arrangement of equation
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High School Are You Making These Mistakes When Solving Equations?
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MHB Bob's 9 Minute Hourglass Challenge
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Undergrad To solve an odd problem using tetration
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Why Are Math Textbooks So Expensive?
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Graduate Fewest number of segments to identify a know symbol
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High School Parent Functions of Rational Functions
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MHB Pairwise difference of 20 positive integers. At least four of em are equal.
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MHB Set theoretic "Puzzle" I made up.
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MHB Proving Degrees of Vertices in Graph G
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Graduate (A+B+C ) ^ (X + Y + Z ) of arbitrary complexity
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High School How can I simplify [1-(k(sin^2) θ)] using trigonometric identities?
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Graduate Squaring the Circle: Why is Finding an Exact Solution so Difficult?
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Undergrad What Are the Periodic Patterns of Sine Functions in Trigonometry?
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Undergrad What function or operation am I looking for?
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MHB How to Solve the Trigonometric Equation cos5x+cosx=cos6x?
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Graduate Solving Unsolved Trig Identity: sum[0 to x](sin(x))=180 * sin(x/2)^2 + sin(x)/2
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Undergrad Dividing by Zero=undefined or complex infinite?
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High School What does it mean when a function is undefined?
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Graduate 4 * sin(ϕ * 32)(A new theorem in development)
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High School Why does the Unit Circle work?
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Undergrad No One Has Been Able to Answer This
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MHB General questions on Rudin's Baby book
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