General Math Forum

Join in expert discussion on general math topics that are not applicable to the specific categories. This includes topics are usually high school math level. Homework help is available.

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Graduate How to interpret a Summation and Cartesian product together in a formula

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Graduate How does the n drop down in this recurrence relation problem?

  • seansrk
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Graduate Reducing variables in constrained optimization with linear constraints

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Undergrad Why Multiply Proportional Quantities to Find the Constant?

  • autodidude
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Is there a limit to mathematical progress?

  • andyroo
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High School Discriminant of Quadratic Equations: Difference or Special Case?

  • Sumedh
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High School Can You Divide a Circle into 360 Equal Sections Without Special Instruments?

  • mintparasol
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Am I the only one that does this?

  • 1MileCrash
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High School Perimeter and area - need explanation

  • PeteCA
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High School The missing dollar in the hotel room paradox

  • Megasundato
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Graduate Factoring exponential terms in digital signal processing sum

  • SMOF
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Graduate Why is f(α) = α for every q value in multifractal analysis?

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Undergrad Solving response surface for 0

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Undergrad How to solve log(x)-x+2=0 for x?

  • rukawakaede
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Undergrad Are we closer to atomic scales than to colossal star scales?

  • Sarcastic14
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Undergrad Proving simple things (elementary number theory)

  • Elwin.Martin
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Undergrad Independent branch of Mathematics?

  • 1mmorta1
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Graduate How do you determine if an optimization problem is convex?

  • latecoder
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Undergrad How retrieve multiple information by a single number?

  • Pithikos
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Graduate How are mathematical discoveries evaluated for significance?

  • bostonnew
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High School How Can I Find the Centre Point of a Circle with Given Coordinates and Radius?

  • bikermart
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Undergrad Is (x-h)^4(y-k)=Some Constant Also an Equation of a Rectangular Hyperbola?

  • gliteringstar
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Why are there more child math prodigies than physics prodigies?

  • ode_to_joy
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Undergrad What's the point of using logarithms when sketching the inverse of a function?

  • maki1995
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High School Draw parabola using these materials

  • SAZAR
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Graduate Could someone explain this part of my book for me?

  • flyingpig
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Graduate Can an unbounded feasible region give an unbounded optimum in linear programming?

  • flyingpig
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Web project to solve problems, can't rememeber the name

  • lalbatros
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Undergrad What is the significance of the Mandelbrot set and fractals?

  • Newtons Apple
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Undergrad Putnam Mathematics Competition Preparation

  • Elwin.Martin
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Undergrad Improve Math Problem Solving - 15yo University Student

  • Cbray
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Undergrad Looking for an interesting Mathematical problem family

  • spyrustheviru
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Undergrad 5 logical pirates find a 100 coin chest

  • Bob-omb
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Undergrad Finding circle center from two points and an arc length

  • MegatronX
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High School Simplifying surds as numerators

  • MattVonFat
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Undergrad Point At Given Distance in 3d Space

  • Sothh
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Undergrad What does this FORTRAN sorting subroutine do?

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Graduate Best way to learn maths at grad level

  • xcavier
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Undergrad Rhyme and Reason Behind Radians?

  • 1d20
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Undergrad What do plus and minus variables mean in optimization?

  • flyingpig
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Undergrad How is the value of Pi calculated with extreme accuracy?

  • jobyts
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High School Is a × x = b an example of multiplicative equality?

  • asburypark
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Undergrad Math Learning: US vs Abroad - A Student's Perspective

  • slam7211
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Undergrad How many paths can you draw on a 3x3 grid of dots without overlapping lines?

  • moni94
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Undergrad What are the mathematical concepts used to describe angles in three dimensions?

  • Nano-Passion
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High School Determine the exact value of (Square Root of Square Root)

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Undergrad Cubic bezier curve : get sub curve coordinates

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Undergrad Is the Function f[x_] := x + 2 Truly Linear?

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Graduate Is it possible that we know math already?

  • 1MileCrash
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Graduate Commutative property of multiplication

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Undergrad Maximizing angular separation between lines in 3D space

  • df606
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Undergrad Why does e^{-ikx} + e^{ikx} simplify to 2cos(kx)?

  • BadAtMath6
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High School How to solve for x? tricky algebra equation

  • Fuz
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High School If relative price of A to B is 2 and B costs $10, is A $5?

  • trainwreck
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High School Square Root of a Quantity of X

  • MarcAlexander
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Graduate Principle of Relativity, from a mathematical perspective

  • ralqs
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Undergrad How do you cope when failing a math test =/?

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Undergrad Simplifying Expressions Involving Square and Fourth Roots

  • oconnk
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High School Why is the scale 1:10 for a 15-piece circular model railway track?

  • davedave
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Undergrad How to calculate center of gravity? emergency

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High School Points on the outer edge of a circle

  • 1MileCrash
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Undergrad What topics are covered in discrete math courses?

  • blob84
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Undergrad Math Tutorials. The Why not just The How

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Graduate Period length of product of two periodic function, Fourier Series

  • keenPenguin
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Undergrad Can SinA > SinB Be Used to Prove A > B in Triangle Angles?

  • Michael_Light
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Undergrad Why define logarithms as integrals and exponential functions as their inverses

  • mahmoud2011
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Undergrad Recommendations for re-learning mathematics?

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Graduate Question abou Patterson Algorithm

  • juaninf
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Undergrad Does one raised to an undefined power equal anything?

  • Don Blazys
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High School Absolute value equations with extraneous solutions

  • pempem
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Graduate Can you simplify \prod_{k=1}^{N-1} \sin{\frac{k\pi}{N}}?

  • zcd
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High School Favorite equations and why you like them

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Undergrad What is the formula for calculating the sum of ceiling values for two integers?

  • rayukpant
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High School Finding the Formula for Basic Sequences for Scientists

  • Karla
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Graduate Will math continue to be unreasonably effective?

  • bostonnew
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Undergrad Determining signs when combining equations with negative coefficients

  • Voltux
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Undergrad Solving Equation x³+x²+x-a=0 Analytically

  • Gavroy
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Undergrad Unit vector in polar coorindate

  • athrun200
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Undergrad Circle vs. Square edge problem

  • ISX
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High School Finding Solutions with a Replacement Set: x + 3 > 8

  • xowe
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High School How do we know if the coordintes of a point lie within and outside a triangle?

  • david07
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High School Is the Time Required to Travel D Miles at S MPH the Same as D/2 Miles at 2S MPH?

  • bobsmith76
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High School Comparing Volumes of Cylinders: Is a Larger Radius or Height More Important?

  • bobsmith76
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Undergrad Why does the parallelogram area formula use sin(theta)?

  • kripkrip420
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Undergrad Is there a way to simplify a^log n, a = 1 / b

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High School Why are complex numbers in the form a+bi?

  • kramer733
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Undergrad Perceived Ambiguity in Factoring Polynomial Expressions

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Undergrad Solving For A Variable In Multi-Variable Equations

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Graduate Can you prove this trig identity?

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Undergrad Solving transcedental equation

  • russel.arnold
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High School If a day equaled 1000 years. How many years is half an hour?

  • mr magoo
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High School Any complicated maths problems?

  • nathan444
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Undergrad Consecutive numbers without using a 7 ?

  • starfish99
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High School Why is the formula for the surface area of a circle not (2*pi*r)^2?

  • nickadams
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Undergrad Reusable formula for decrementing denominator

  • KevinMulito
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Undergrad Is the Paradox Day Paradox Real?

  • jgens
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Would you rather be an influential mathematician/physicist or politican?

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High School Can I Just Use Trigonometric Functions Without Understanding Them?

  • Mépris
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High School Which Soap Deal Offers Better Value?

  • Embison
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Undergrad Can a 6-Digit Number be Factored into Primes by Hand?

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