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Graduate How to interpret a Summation and Cartesian product together in a formula
- TheMarksman
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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
- serbring
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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?
- quark80
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Undergrad Solving response surface for 0
- JT14
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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?
- vsolute
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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)
- n3w ton
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Undergrad Cubic bezier curve : get sub curve coordinates
- Nabeshin4
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Undergrad Is the Function f[x_] := x + 2 Truly Linear?
- toofle
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Graduate Is it possible that we know math already?
- 1MileCrash
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Graduate Commutative property of multiplication
- cone
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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 =/?
- EfrainLagos
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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
- tripflex
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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
- Newtons Apple
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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?
- cfgsa
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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
- rock4christ
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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
- jstep
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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
- xxpbdudexx
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Undergrad Solving For A Variable In Multi-Variable Equations
- allo
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Graduate Can you prove this trig identity?
- elimqiu
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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?
- gaussianblur
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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?
- 2sin54
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