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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Undergrad X^2-Y^2-Z^2: Exploring the Equation

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Undergrad Partially rotated coordinate systems

  • Bassalisk
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High School What is the Significance of Mathematics in Science and Everyday Life?

  • Pronoein
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Undergrad Is the Order of Operations Always Clear-Cut in Math?

  • Corosus
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High School What's the perfect mathematical formula for my next tattoo?

  • SamirS
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  • Poll Poll

Greatest mathematician of the 20th century

  • micromass
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Undergrad Using de Moivre's theorem on complex numbers cubed

  • sarah786
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High School Divide by Zero: How to Explain the Phenomenon

  • erok81
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Undergrad What is the Gamma function symbol in this Fringe equation?

  • erok81
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High School Difference Between Inverse & Reciprocal

  • naicidrac
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Undergrad Molecules, atoms, quarks, and so on

  • ƒ(x)
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Undergrad Multiplicative inverse of complex numbers

  • sarah786
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Undergrad What is the Notation for Sqrt(x^2) and (Sqrt x)^2 in Complex Numbers?

  • Ali Asadullah
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Undergrad Writing the domain of a function (some points to consider).

  • gikiian
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High School Set x Equal to Something: How to Use Brackets in a Function

  • Femme_physics
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Undergrad How can we use math to communicate with aliens?

  • Brad12d3
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High School Proof of the Addition Identies

  • Bogrune
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Undergrad What functions are best for approximating the Least Square Method?

  • aldrinkleys
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Undergrad Is 1-(sin^6x+cos^6x)=(3sin^2x)(cos^2x) a Valid Trigonometric Identity?

  • larymac47
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Undergrad Notation Question: Constraining N to an Interval [-a,+a]

  • WCMU101
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High School Can TEX be sent and read in email?

  • bobfei
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Undergrad Can the Law of Cosines Solve the Distance Difference Problem?

  • daviddoria
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High School Am I right, what's your opinion? trigonometry

  • 1MileCrash
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Graduate Need reference or derivation of Gamma function for half-integer orders

  • jrenfree
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Undergrad Proving Trig Problem: sec (2x) - 1 = sin^2 x / 2 sec (2x)

  • Sixlets
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High School How Do You Solve for Theta in Degrees When Given a Cosine Squared Equation?

  • huskerfan5788
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High School Are Proportional Variables ALWAYS Multiplied/Divided from One Another?

  • prosteve037
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Undergrad Trig/Algebra Question - Sailboat

  • awhite
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Undergrad How to solve exponential equations with unequal coefficients?

  • Ali Asadullah
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Is Mathematics A Talent or Skill?

  • Monster92
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High School How where all the possible tangents, cosines, and sines of angles found?

  • assuredlonewo
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High School Transform (A-B)*ln(c)+B*ln(d)-A*ln(f) to (A-B)*ln(c/f)+B*ln(d/f)

  • Curl
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Undergrad Squaring out coordinates (with trig)

  • UniPhysics90
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Graduate Euler's proof of infinite primes and his product formula.

  • Yuqing
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Undergrad Determine if point lies on inscribed square

  • ged25
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Undergrad How Is the Square Root of 6 Derived Using the Square Roots of 2 and 3?

  • Jocelyn_2
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Reverce log, Anti-log, or unlog whitch is correct?

  • madcat8000
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Making Math-Based Decisions: What's Your Choice and Why?

  • ƒ(x)
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Graduate Gamma Function on negative Fractions

  • sahil_time
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High School How Does Simplifying Quadratic Equations Affect Their Solutions?

  • autodidude
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What is the Best Way to Write a Short Webpage Title?

  • fran1942
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Undergrad Circumscribed circle - inscribed circle area formula

  • guss
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High School What is the method for finding the mid-line of two parallel slopes?

  • Windseaker
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High School Why does the possible orbitals equal n squared?

  • 1MileCrash
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High School What is the Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem?

  • Nano-Passion
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Undergrad Uncovering the Mystery of Euclid's Proof of Infinite Primes

  • cragar
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Graduate How Does This Equation Relate to Protein Structure Prediction?

  • TheTechNoir
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High School Multiplying fractions (newbie question)

  • gillianseed84
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Undergrad Multiplication by Juxtaposition

  • Battlemage!
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High School Linear and Quadratic equations

  • autodidude
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Undergrad Primes whose digits sum to a prime

  • Mooky
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High School Division or Multiplication First in 48÷2(9+3) Calculation?

  • Museigen
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How can I create a graph with multiple y-axes in Excel?

  • mikekyrou
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High School Proving Algebraic Identity: $\frac{k^2}{k^2-m^2}$

  • Lapidus
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High School The symbol beneath the equals sign

  • spaghetti3451
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Undergrad What Are Your Favorite Math Books for Intuitive Understanding?

  • MathAmateur
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Undergrad Any Recommendations for a Comprehensive Math Anthology with No Errors?

  • Montrealist
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High School Understanding Exponents: Solving the Power Question

  • eddysd
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Graduate How to get equation from s set of data

  • akter
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High School Why Rationalize the Denominator?

  • BSMSMSTMSPHD
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Undergrad Sum of Two Squares: Is There a Relation?

  • smslca
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Undergrad Bianry to polynomial conversion

  • Rubik
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High School How useful would an equation finder be ?

  • Four
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High School Mental Math Tricks: Worth It or Parlor Trick?

  • ajgrebel
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High School Convert Hexadecimal to Binary Bits

  • Rubik
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Undergrad Looking for a undergrad senior project topic

  • Steff196
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Undergrad Which of the following are monotonic transformations?

  • CaitlinH86
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High School Subtracting Exponents with Same Base but Different Exponent

  • baba
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Graduate What Is the True Nature of Randomness in Mathematics?

  • Loren Booda
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Graduate Finding the aproximate integer Sqrt of a large prime

  • Facet
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High School How Can I Improve My Math Test Preparation and Learn to Love Math?

  • Pathos_Verdes
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Graduate Where can I find a forum for advanced statistics questions?

  • Seadragon
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High School How do you determine whether a function is periodic or not?

  • Harouls
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Undergrad How to represent this with math notatation

  • moni94
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High School How do you combine T = k1 × H and T = k2 × 1/N to get T = k3 × H/N?

  • PainterGuy
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High School How did Albert know he was wearing a red hat in this brainteaser?

  • ƒ(x)
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High School How to Solve the Red Balls Game: Tips and Tricks for High Scores

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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What is the Meaning of the Formula for Bread Pudding?

  • joeyjo100
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Graduate Do You Have What it Takes to Be a True Mathematician?

  • micromass
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High School Disability solely in mathematical comprehension

  • FishmanGeertz
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High School What Does Numbers Mean? Symbols Explained

  • hanilk2006
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Undergrad Decimal / Rational Exponents BY HAND

  • EebamXela
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High School Are 0 and 1 Considered Perfect Squares?

  • Kyoma
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Any Other Math / Physics Late Bloomers Here?

  • moe darklight
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High School What Is the Argument of j to the Fourth Power?

  • aliz_khanz
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High School Trig Confusion: Is Sine2pi=0 and Cos2pi=1 an Error?

  • ThomasMagnus
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Undergrad I would like to argue about .999

  • Curd
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High School 10 digit serial number that identifies a date

  • JCAMB
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  • Poll Poll

EXACTLY How old are you? 15-34 range

  • Char. Limit
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Undergrad Finding the Simplest Polynomial for a Series

  • PEZenfuego
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Undergrad Cryptography - transposition cipher

  • Rubik
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High School Understanding the Relationship Between Repeating Decimals and the Number Line

  • cragar
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Graduate General formula for the sum of a finite power series

  • mjpam
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High School A couple few things I've always wondered:

  • WatermelonPig
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Why Most People do not like Mathmetics ?

  • pollocky
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Undergrad Cool 3-D functions for graphing

  • LPHY
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Undergrad Scalar Functions Explained - 65 characters

  • ssrtac
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Undergrad Question about the characteristics of equations.

  • Curd
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Undergrad Best books to learn math college algebra onward

  • Curd
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Graduate Solve Recurrence Relation with Lambert W-function

  • spiceman
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