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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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MHB How Does Modifying Numerator and Denominator Affect the Value of a Fraction?
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MHB Find Polynomials Fulfilling Real Coefficient Equation
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MHB For j >1 the first 2^j digits are correct
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MHB Find Cubic Function & Polynomial of Degree 3
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MHB For which values of a can we solve it iteratively?
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Undergrad What type is a polynomial function?
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MHB Orthonormal basis for the poynomials of degree maximum 2
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High School Why Euler spoke of them as "complex" numbers?
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MHB Prove 9999999+1999000 is Composite Number
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Undergrad Using recurrence formula to solve Legendre polynomial integral
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MHB Uncovering the Hidden Simplicity of Similar Triangles
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MHB How to solve sqrt(x + 15) + sqrt(x) = 15 ?
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MHB Can You Meet the Sine Function Challenge?
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MHB Find a,b,c,d for Max $a+b-c+d$
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High School Why are imaginary numbers called "imaginary"? If they really exist
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MHB Min Value of $\dfrac{a+3c}{a+2b+c}$+$\dfrac{4b}{a+b+2c}$+$\dfrac{8c}{a+b+3c}$
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MHB Determine its image point after the transformation
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MHB Does Q have at least one element that is not in P?Which quantity is greater?
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MHB Finding $k$ for 2 Non-Negative Roots of $x^2-2x\lfloor x \rfloor +x-k=0$
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MHB Real Roots of Cubic Equation: $x^3+a^3x^2+b^3x+c^3=0$
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MHB Roots of Cubic Equation: Finding $x_1,\,x_2$, and $x_3$
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MHB Uniqueness of Cubic Spline Interpolation: How Can We Prove It?
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MHB -gre.qu.10 quantity on 2 means
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High School Super silly question about a polynomial identity
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MHB How to Cook the Perfect Steak"Cook Perfect Steak: Step-by-Step Guide
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High School Is 0^0 indefinite in Von Neuman Entropy?
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High School Understanding Absolute Value and the Symbol ||: What Does it Mean?
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MHB What are the values of n and k in n+8=2^k when n!+8 = 2^k?
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MHB Min Value of $a^2+b^2$ in Quadratic Equation
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Undergrad Solving congruences and diophantine equations in number theory
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MHB Prove Triangle Inequality: $\sqrt{2}\sin A-2\sin B+\sin C=0$
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MHB Help? Algebra 2 Math - Solve X,Y,Z
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MHB Prove $\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{b}+\sqrt{c}+\sqrt{d}\le 10$ w/ $a,b,c,d>0$
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MHB What are some questions about thermodynamics and their potential answers?
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MHB Can Exponent Values Be Determined with One Equation and Two Variables?
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MHB Prove Centroid Goes Through It
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Undergrad Making, testing and proving conjectures
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MHB -gre.ge.2 distance by similiar triangles
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MHB Centripetal acceleration of viking ship in the amusement park.
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Graduate Partition function in number theory and statistical mechanics
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MHB Prove Divisibility: $(x-y)^2+(y-z)^2+(z-x)^2=xyz$ yields $x^3+y^3+z^3$
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MHB Question about centripetal acceleration.
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MHB Solve System of 2 Variables: $x^5+y^5=33,\,x+y=3$
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MHB How to solve following optimization problem?
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MHB Lattice energy, hydration energy, solution energy
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MHB How can the perpendicular diagonals of a triangle help prove HCD?
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MHB Prove Similar Triangles: $\sqrt{aa_1}+\sqrt{bb_1}+\sqrt{cc_1}$
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MHB Polynomial with integer coefficients
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MHB A Guide to Finding the Perfect Vacation Spot
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Undergrad Finding the Velocity of an object due to an imparted force
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MHB Prove Triangle Inequality: $\frac{a}{\sqrt[3]{4b^3+4c^3}}+...<2$
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Undergrad Plotting polar equations and scale invariance
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MHB What is the Trigonometric Inequality for $0<x<\dfrac{\pi}{2}$?
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High School Is there a formula to get x in Excel without using solver: 0.5^x+0.2^x+0.25^x=1
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Undergrad Simplest self-contained numeral system for complex numbers?
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High School The Importance of Geometry in one's Mathematical Foundation
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MHB Rational Inequalities: Solve & Understand | Math
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MHB Prove Inequality: $\sqrt{ab}+\sqrt{cd}\le \sqrt{(a+d)(b+c)}$
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MHB Positive Integers: Evaluate $a+b+c$
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MHB Can You Divide the Functions $P(t)$ and $N(t)$ to Simplify?
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MHB Is the Given Answer for the Classical Mechanics Problem on Earth Correct?
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MHB Congruence of ACB & CED: Similarity Chapter
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MHB Prove Simultaneous Equations: $a+b+c+d \ne 0$
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High School Tesseract Dimensions: Inner Cube vs Outer Cube
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MHB Get Expert Help: How to Find Answers Quickly and Easily
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MHB Direct solution for two unknowns in two equations
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MHB Finding $a$ and $b$ for $f(x)=|\lg (x+1)|$
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Largest Number Game - Start at 1!
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MHB How to compute the energy needed to compress the water isothermally?
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Undergrad What are all the positive integers that satisfy this equation?
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MHB Is $p\equiv 3\pmod{4}$ a condition for $\pi$ to be an even permutation?
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Undergrad Intersection of a 4D line and a 3D polyhedron in 4D
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MHB Maths in Temperature and ideal gas Thermometer
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MHB Solve a Quadratic Equation with Vertex Form
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MHB Is tan(x)^2 proper notation for the trig function tangent squared?
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MHB Dstermine the equation of function
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MHB Coulomb's Constant in electron energy formula.
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MHB -gre.ge.11 x,y of fourth corner of diagonal
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Undergrad Can We Discover a Number Set More General Than Reals with Similar Properties?
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Undergrad Isn't it terrifying that AI can become smarter than any Mathematician?
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MHB Answer a Chemistry Question: Rock Salt & Ice Cream
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MHB Math Problem: 10000-(2x300+4x700)÷2
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High School Verifying trig identities.... what about when tan is undefined?
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Undergrad Why was the substitution x = y - b/3a used in Cardano's Cubic Formula?
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MHB Uncovering Patterns in Questions
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High School LEAN The New Way to Prove Theorems
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MHB Can you prove this inequality challenge?
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Undergrad Connection of zeta to primes: less Euler than error or L-functions?
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MHB Determine the equation of the parabola
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High School Commutative & Associative property of negative numbers
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High School Why does the radius of a unit circle need to be 1?
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MHB What Are the Different Forms of Quadratic Equations?
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