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 Proof of exponentiation property

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High School Cool Skyscrapers Puzzle - Cut-the-Knot

  • fourier jr
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Undergrad Solving the 1/a + 1/b + 1/c = 3 Equation

  • c6_viyen_1995
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High School Inequality Notation: What Does it Mean?

  • j.gal
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Graduate (1 + 1/m )^m > ( 1 + 1/n )^n

  • c6_viyen_1995
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Graduate Height of P above floor after tilting a crate

  • chris99191
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Graduate Anybody else sick of the current math axioms?

  • micromass
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Undergrad Can the Method of Loci Be Effective for Memorizing Math Theorems and Proofs?

  • barnflakes
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High School What is the Cost of a book that costs 1$ plus half of its price?

  • Deicider
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Undergrad Find the period of Cosine of Quadratic function

  • cybershakith
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Undergrad Why are I, J, and K used for unit vectors?

  • abrowaqas
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Undergrad How to prove that 2 graphs are not isomorphic?

  • AdrianZ
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High School Why is math proof so important in scientific research?

  • shamrock5585
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Graduate What is the most difficult and advanced level of math that exists?

  • FishmanGeertz
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Undergrad What is the Most Efficient Optimization Algorithm?

  • EngWiPy
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High School Is Dividing 1 by 3 an Invalid Problem?

  • Drakkith
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Undergrad How is the Standard Deviation Affected by Gender Differences in Life Span?

  • I like Serena
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High School Celebrating with Software Geeks: Cutting the Cake

  • DaveC426913
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Undergrad Right-Handed System: AxB=C or CxA=B?

  • phymatter
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Who's afraid of the Menger sponge?

  • n-dimensions
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Undergrad What is the A004730 Sequence and Its Significance?

  • icystrike
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High School What is the largest number of consecutive repeating digits in pi?

  • MrModesty
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Undergrad Is the division of zero by zero a true division?

  • mirelo
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High School Subtle error in numeracy test question?

  • Outlined
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High School MIT online lecture: Algebra error?

  • Reagan0mics
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Graduate Why dividing zero by zero remains a problem

  • mirelo
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Graduate Is Dividing Zero by Zero Valid in Mathematics?

  • mirelo
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Undergrad What is the absolute value of imaginary numbers, why not supernatural numbers?

  • bananan
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Undergrad How can I rearrange this for the angle?

  • iamBevan
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Graduate Is there a closed-form formula for the Partition Function p(n)?

  • Izzhov
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High School Post Measurements for Golden Ratio Study

  • YODA0311
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High School What is the image of a function?

  • luckyducky87
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Undergrad Is geometry the heart of mathematical insight?

  • pergradus
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Undergrad A new set of numbers as a z-Axis to imaginary and real numbers?

  • danov
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High School What Formula Determines the Squares Producing a Specific Difference?

  • jimjones
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Graduate Geometry, Mathematics and the Limits of Knowledge (very dramatic)

  • ForMyThunder
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Undergrad Partial Binomial Expansions, and acceptable notation.

  • GeorgeGreen
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Undergrad Find a Mistake in Proof: 0,1,2,3 are All Even

  • Demonoid
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Undergrad Is the Riemann Hypothesis the Key to Predicting Prime Numbers?

  • Jarfi
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Undergrad Few questions regarding Algebra and Precalculus

  • Reagan0mics
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Undergrad Function on both sides of an inequality?

  • phymatter
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Good Tool for simple calculations

  • john_fagrot
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High School How do you find the center of a circle using only a compass?

  • MathTeacher01
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Undergrad Calculating Roll & Pitch Angles with Accelerometer Data

  • para
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Undergrad Summing Unequal Magnitude Vectors to Reach Zero

  • ThomasMagnus
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High School Book Suggestions for High School Math Students + Tips for Improvement

  • jsewell94
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Integral Calculus Wallpapers for Desktop - Study Math

  • MathWarrior
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Undergrad Polar coordinates from Google Maps

  • tazthed
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Undergrad Are There Any Recommended Books for Undergraduate Math Competition Preparation?

  • talisman2212
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Graduate Can You Find a Finite Expression for the Summation of Factorial Terms?

  • Atran
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Undergrad Is Prime Factorization Linear or Exponential?

  • tiredryan
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Undergrad What is the Difference Between Phase Trajectory and Trajectory in Robotics?

  • supernova1387
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High School Zero to equations and inequalities

  • elmestlol
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High School Find the Equation of a Line with Undefined Slope Passing Through (-1,4)

  • recoil33
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Graduate Complex semidefinite programming

  • peterlam
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Graduate How would the world change if the Poincaré conjecture was proven?

  • FishmanGeertz
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High School What is the difference between scalar and vector functions?

  • obing007
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High School The Prisoner Who Knew: A Puzzling Tale

  • jduster
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Graduate Infinite Product: Value Not Equal to Zero or One?

  • AntonioM
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High School Why should the exponents of polynomials just be whole numbers

  • alyafey22
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Graduate Does Function Composition Automatically Restrict Domains to Match Ranges?

  • Rasalhague
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High School Can't Get Formula Result - Excel Radian Issue

  • ISX
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Undergrad Value of 0 on X-Axis for Circle Problem (r=2)

  • eddybob123
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High School Why is the Unit Circle Important in Teaching Trigonometry?

  • summer of glr
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High School Solve Fruit Puzzle: Apples & Oranges in 3 Boxes

  • Jimmy Snyder
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High School Text data in excel pivot table

  • reza_9216
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Graduate Velocity out of the Lorentz factor

  • Aureum
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Undergrad What is the Problem with Calculating Roots of a Quartic Equation?

  • scottlangendy
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High School Finding which switch controls which bulb in one visit

  • Automagman
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High School What Question Reveals the Gold-Bearing Door?

  • ashishsinghal
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Graduate How Can Pirate #5 Maximize His Gold Share in a Clever Division Strategy?

  • sandwhales
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High School Weighing Trouble: Find the Set with 5kg Balls

  • ashishsinghal
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High School Solve Equation C for F: Simple Algebra

  • roldy
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What is the meaning of argument in the following phrase?

  • Femme_physics
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Graduate Product equality and sum of squares equality puzzle

  • K Sengupta
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Undergrad Sum, difference and equality puzzle

  • K Sengupta
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Undergrad What is the Maximum Possible Sum in the Stone Pile Puzzle?

  • micromass
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High School Solve the Math Puzzle: A + B = 2 and |A+B| = √(2)

  • AlexChandler
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Undergrad What Are Classic Beginner's Proofs for Calculus Enthusiasts?

  • Null_
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Graduate Is it pretty much true that if you can't do science

  • jimgavagan
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High School 5968 in Base 12 to Base 10: 5020

  • eddybob123
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Undergrad Solve a = b^(logx), for x: Steps & Explanation

  • astonmartin
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Graduate Arbitrary-precision Integer Calculator for bignum arithmetic

  • TuringBombe
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Graduate Is it easier to prove that pi is transcendental or not constructible?

  • eddybob123
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What is the most challenging subject in math?

  • fourier jr
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High School Understanding math conceptually.

  • Willowz
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High School Which Equation Deserves the Title of the World's Most Beautiful?

  • Or Entity?
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Graduate Approximation of \hbar\omega << k_{B}T for Proving Formula

  • spaghetti3451
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High School If x2+y2+z2=xy+yz+zx prove x=y=z

  • suhasm
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High School Rearranging Formula: Solving for Vw

  • XxphysicsxX
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Undergrad Finding and proving a formula for 3+7+11+...+(4n-1) by induction

  • Demonoid
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Graduate Optimizing Billing with Maths: Find the Most Cost-Effective Plan for Resources

  • bundabrg
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High School Understanding Inverse Trig Notations: Clarifying tan-1x and tan-2x

  • Rose Garden
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Undergrad Is ecology inherently mathematical?

  • Delong
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Graduate What is the result of a discrete Gaussian summation?

  • mnb96
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High School What's special about the number?

  • Char. Limit
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Undergrad Can Math Prove My Innocence in a Traffic Ticket Case?

  • davesnothere
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High School Converting angles to velocity components in x, y, z directions

  • cashflow
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Where can I find an online math course with over 2000 lectures?

  • rodsika
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High School What is meant by pairwise different points?

  • lavster
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