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POTW Sum of an Alternating Series
I Number of Integers (<N) divisible only by one power of 2
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I Find the distance between the two apexes of two three-sided pyramids
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I Non-uniform Circular Motion & Acceleration
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MHB This isn't even funny how hard it is
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I Trouble understanding contravariant transformations for vectors
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MHB Calculating Tension + Length of String for Connected Particles
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I How do I do this calculation involving the SIN function?
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MHB How to Justify Each Step Using Commutativity and Associativity?
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B What Math do I need to learn best for Classical and Quantum Physics?
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MHB Finding the Largest Root of a Polynomial Using Synthetic Division
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MHB Can a Constant be Chosen to Satisfy an Inequality for All Real Numbers?
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MHB I need a formula how to calculate it
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MHB Equation for tangent of the curve
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MHB Solving Mechanics Problem: Friction, 2 Boys, Toy Acceleration
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MHB How do I calculate the amount from the volume?
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MHB Solving a Primary Math Problem: Find the Areas of A & C
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MHB Solve the Floor Value of x in $x^2+1=2x$
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MHB Positive Integer Solutions of $(x^2+y^2)^n=(xy)^{2014}$
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I Angles between complex vectors
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MHB Solving Mechanics Friction Problem: How to Calculate Contact Force
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MHB ASVAB Find Angle CAD: Using Alternate Interior Angles
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I How do I calculate density given height and volume?
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MHB ASVAB circle and inscribed rectangle area problem
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MHB Find Coefficient of Friction for Toy Car Rolling Down Slope
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I Confused about identity for product of cosines into a sum of cosines
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MHB Which procedure takes the minimum time to solve modulus functions?
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MHB Modulus problem with a negative sign
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MHB Friction Force: 1.3 kg Book on 16° Plank - Find the Answer!
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MHB Friction Mechanics: 13th Question
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MHB Mechanics: Find Coefficient of Friction on 34° Slope w/ 0.4
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MHB Solving Mechanics: Friction of Sledge on Slope
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A Unsolved problems in number theory and news about them
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I What does negative ratio mean in mathematics?
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MHB Aux24 probability student range
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B What Replaced Mechanical Calculators Before Modern Calculators Were Invented?
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B Curiosity on this infinite product
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I How do you Express A and B in q and r?
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B What if an exercise wasn't uniquely defined?
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MHB Friction Mechanics: Solving for Block's Speed at Point A
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MHB Solving Friction Problem: Mass 5kg Trolley, 25° Slope, Coefficient 0.4
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MHB GRE often missed geometry question
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I Math Myth: The rationals are numbers
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MHB Physics - Archimedes principle
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MHB What percentage of the class scored between a 67% and an 83%
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I Vector squared in polar coordinates
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MHB Sequence Challenge: Prove $a_{50}+b_{50}>20$
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MHB How Long Does It Take to Solve the YouTube Puzzle?
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MHB Simplifying and expanding expressions
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Classification of mathematical objects
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MHB Friction: Snooker Ball Mass & Speed Calculation
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I Math Myth: ##0.999999999.... =0.\bar{9}= 1##
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What is the geometric approach to mathematical research?
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MHB Mass 50kg Box Slows to Halt on Friction: 14.5m Distance
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MHB Mechanics: Friction - 200kg Bag Winched up 10m Slope at 6°
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I Determining Future Position of Uniform Circular Motion
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MHB Probability of O & AB Blood Types
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MHB What is the probability of exceeding maximum weight with a normal distribution?
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MHB Overcoming Struggles to Addressing Inequalities Step by Step
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I Math Myth: Parallels do not intersect
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MHB Mechanics: Friction - Wheelbarrow Mass 8kg, Coeff. 0.6, Force 50N, Angle 30°
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I Math Myth: You cannot divide by 0
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I Is Mathematics Dependent on Context?
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MHB Help Needed: Solving x and Simplifying Equations
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B Helping a 5-Year-Old Integrate a Function in Kindergarten
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MHB Inequality involving positive real numbers
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I Is 360° Really the Correct Measurement for a Full Angle?
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I What is the true meaning of a tangent in mathematics?
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MHB Simple Interest Investment: How Long Will It Take to Grow $550,000 to $720,000?
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MHB Coefficient of Friction: Finding in a Factory
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I Logarithmic scale - interpolation
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I Math Myth: Reducing an equation
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MHB Linear combination of sine and cosine function
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MHB Boy Exerts Force on 6kg Chair to Prevent Slipping
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I Why is it important to convert angle units when using trigonometric functions?
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I Math Myth: A prime is only divisible by 1 and itself
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I Math Myth: The sum of all angles in a triangle is 180°
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The intersection of two varieties, each of which is a complete intersection
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B Power of ten and math power notation
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I How is Euler's Identity proven using differential equations?
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Insights Computing the Riemann Zeta Function Using Fourier Series
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MHB Find Magnitude of Total Contact Force on 20kg Box in 3 Cases
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MHB Solve Floor Equation 7: x^2=2x-1
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MHB Equation of a Line Completing System with 3x - 2y = 8
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B Converting Word-Problems into Equations and Vice Versa
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I The precise relationship between Fourier series and Fourier transform
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MHB Forces of 8N: Find Angle & Mass of Particle
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A Fitness function for window length of filter
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MHB If 1m^2 price is 9.33 $ then what's the price for 1meter?
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MHB Calculating Probability of Consonant and Vowel Tiles with Blind Selection Method
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MHB What is the correct formula for calculating savings plan?
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I Good introductory book for chaos theory?
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MHB Solving the Equation: x+[2x]+[3x]=7
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MHB Shadow Lengths: Friend vs Tree
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