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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Undergrad Suggestion on workbooks with examples, beyond calculus?
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Undergrad Decoding the Mystery: The Truth Behind (-1)^2^(1/2) and Its Value
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Graduate I've have to give a talk for our maths society. Topic suggestions?
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Undergrad How important is computational skill to become a mathematician?
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Graduate Deriving properties of the Gamma Function
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Graduate Position Notation: x_n = d_n = Λ_n = E_n
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Sean Gourley on the mathematics of war
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High School How long until the water reaches the top step on this 5th grade brain teaser?
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Undergrad Finding Rational Solutions for ψ in √(87600-1.44ψ^2) with ψ ≤ 10
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High School Is this quadrilateral tangential?
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Undergrad Sigma Notation for Λ1 + Λ2 + Λ3 +...+ Λn = 1
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Pure Mathematics vs. Applied Mathematics: Which is Your Favorite Field?
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High School Area of a Circle: Pi*R^2 - What Does it Mean?
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Undergrad What are the values of A, B, and C in the equation (AB+1)/(CBA+A+B)=0.138?
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How can I learn to be good at math?
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Graduate 2D variable coefficient recurrence relation
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Is P equal to NP in the world of mathematical trolling?
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Graduate Formalizing A>>B: How to Define and Use this Inequality in Mathematics?
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High School What happens when 1/100 is divided by 10?
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High School I'm in a talent show tomorrow. Show me a cool math proof.
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Undergrad 2^((-2)^x) =x how do you solve for x? without a calculator?
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Undergrad Cool ways of defining functions.
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Undergrad Is x^pi Real for Negative Values of x?
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High School Is a Deltoid Wing the Same as a Kite Shape?
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What is the 2/3 the Average Experiment and How Can You Help?
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What is the pronounciation of this letter in english?
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High School Solving Trigonometric Equations: What is the Best Way?
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Undergrad What Does the Dot Mean in a Function Like f(x,·,·)?
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Undergrad Complete list of math branches
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Graduate How can Stirling's approximations be used to simplify a log equation?
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Graduate Is Infinity Just a Mathematical Concept or Does It Exist in Reality?
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Undergrad Notation for Domain Variable Expressions
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Undergrad Build an ellipse given 3 points and the focus
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High School Understanding Domains and Ranges for Inverse Functions - A Noob's Guide
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Undergrad Any decimal number in the range 0 to 2^(n-1)can be represented in binary form
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High School Solving Math Problems: Trial & Error vs. Other Methods
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Business Math Exam Fiasco: Lessons Learned?
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High School Domains of Rational Functions (standard notation)
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Undergrad Best way to arrange products for shipping?
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High School Finding the Alternate Form of a Square Root: A Mathematical Challenge
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Undergrad What Comes After 358885 in This Mysterious Sequence?
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Undergrad Construct geometric line with nested root
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Undergrad Pre-Calculus Blues: Is Math Not Really Math Until Calculus?
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Undergrad Are There Limitations to Using Ratios in Measuring Investment Returns?
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Undergrad Mastering Archery Adjustments: Solving for B with Known Variables A, C, and D
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High School Simplify Equation - Get Help from Experts
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Graduate Solving the Δ(Δx)/Δ(Δy) Problem in Maths & Physics
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Graduate Is mathematics alone truly Beautiful?
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Undergrad Mastering PHP Math: Solving a Tricky Example in a Tutorial
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Undergrad When does the Magnus force take effect?
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High School What Is the Maximum Gradient for a 36-Meter Football Pitch?
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Undergrad Searching for a Rigorous Geometry Book
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High School What's the variable of integration?
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Undergrad Intersection of inequalities problem.
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Calculate Areas Easily: A Simple Site Guide
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High School How Fast Must Santa Travel to Visit Every Home in One Night?
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Undergrad Help me develop a public-key system (for fun)
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High School What does E mean in this format?
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High School Why Isn't the Hypotenuse the Sum of the Other Two Sides?
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Graduate Beating with signals of different amplitude
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High School How Can I Master Division Techniques for Complex Problems?
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Graduate Keep making the same mistakes over and over
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Undergrad Who used a trignometric formula to estimate pi to 16 decimal places?
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Undergrad Possible conjecture relating to factors and powers of 12
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How Do You Effectively Revise for Math and Physics?
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IKEA Instructions: The Math Behind Them
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Graduate Proving Conjecture: No Real Solutions Greater than 2 for Polynomial Equation
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Graduate Harmonious Coloring: Greedy & Suboptimal Algos
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Undergrad Solving The Trigo Dilemma for cos(-A)
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Undergrad What Type of Encryption is Used in This Text?
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Undergrad Nine Digit Number Probability of Divisibility by 9
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Undergrad Proving Inequality: Non-Negative Variables and Limitations Explained
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High School Negative Exponent Explained: 300 cm-1 Meaning
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Graduate Parity of function of multiple variables
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High School Convert any repeating decimal to a fraction?
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High School Absolute Value with a number in front?
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Graduate Quantitative analysis (social science) ideas
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Where to get this book?
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Intermediate Math Teachers and Students
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Complete Works of Major Mathematicians (English)
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Undergrad Is there any way of obtaining the area of an ellipse without using calculus?
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Undergrad Geometrical Center: Proving if Area-Centers Lie on X-Y Origin
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Undergrad Question regarding math schools
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Fibonacci Spiral: is this photoshopped?
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High School Find Geometric Structures with Software
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Undergrad Is infinity plus or minus one possible?
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High School What is the Origin of the Trigonometric Identity?
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Undergrad How should I approach reading Archimedes and Newton's works?
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High School Why is the sum of odd numbers is a square
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Graduate Determining Intersection Points of Equations in Quantum Mechanics
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High School Which Numbers Remain Unchanged When Added or Multiplied by Themselves?
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Undergrad Deciphering a GMAT Math Question: Solving f(x)=f(1-x) for All x
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Undergrad When guessing is preferred over analysis
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Undergrad Reduce Expression: a/(a2*sin2(t)+cos2(t))
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Undergrad Cracking the Sequence: Solving the Mystery of 4,9,50,147,605,1352,3757...
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Learn Mathematica - Discuss on Forum
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High School How is Pi a Ratio if it Cannot be Written as a Fraction?
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Undergrad Solution: Interesting Function: Solving the Mystery of (-2)x
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