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MHB Deriving the first and second order Newton-Cotes formulas

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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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For any Pythagorean triple, the number of primes under a + b + c must
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MHB No. of real solutions in exponential equation
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MHB Hank's question at Yahoo Answers regarding a first order linear IVP
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MHB How Do You Calculate the Dimensions of Two Equal-Area Rectangular Tables?
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MHB Solve Simultaneous Equations y=2x²+3x-31 & y=21-2x
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MHB No. of real solutions in polynomial equation
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Plotting Complex functions in Mathematica
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MHB Having difficulty in solving the equation
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What Is the Expectation E(log(x-a)) for a Log-Normally Distributed Variable x?
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MHB Converting from Cartesian to polar form
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MHB Combinations of groups question
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MHB Algebra Problem About Quadratic Function
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MHB Ray's question at Yahoo Answers regarding polynomial division
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MHB Making up an Equation That Satisfies Given Conditions
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MHB Bridge Hands: 5/6/2 Card Combination
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What are the solutions to x^3+3x^2-4=0?
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MHB Test question combination question
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MHB Dylan's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding related rates
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MHB How do I solve limits at infinity with similar problems on my exam?
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MHB Numerical solution of partial differential equation
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MHB Find the number of real ordered pairs (y,a)
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MHB Find the number of distinct real roots
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MHB Can the Maximum Sum of Diagonals in a Rhombus Be Proven to Be 14?
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MHB Hint for a problem on condition number
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MHB Asymptotic error formula for the trapezoidal rule
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Solving Complex Math Problems: (-192x^2(4x-3)-4(27-64x^3))/(4x-3)^2
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Applied BBP-formula for the n-th digit of pi
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Reciprocals and repeating digits
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MHB What Are Some Accessible Unsolved Problems in Number Theory for Teenagers?
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MHB Divisibility of Binomial Coefficients
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Basic rule is that: a/b=c/d then, a+b/a-b = c+d/c-dbut suppose
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MHB Inverse matrix by row reduction
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How to determine the area of intersecting circles?
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Is it true that any rule regarding prime numbers eventually fails?
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MHB Solve sin³(x) - cos³(x) = sin²(x)
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Find Direct Common Tangent of 2 Circles without Complexity
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MHB Find the number of real solutions
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MHB Resources for 18yo Students: Prime Number Theorem
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How Is the Euler Totient Function Applied in Real Life?
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MHB Find A: 3-Digit Number from Abc = a + b + c
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MHB Can You Solve the 4-Digit Number Puzzle?
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MHB Emwhy's question at Yahoo Answers regarding finding extrema in a given region
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Write an equation based on data
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MHB Find $a+b+c$ for Integer $a,b,c$ Given $a+b=2004$
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Creating a formula from plot points
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Book Where to find famous maths books?
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Completely confused with orbiting planets maths
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MHB Creating a Balanced Single Round Robin Tournament Schedule
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MHB Finding the Period of a Function
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MHB What Are the Real-Life Applications of the Euler Totient Function?
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MHB How can we approach a seemingly senseless binomial expansion problem?
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MHB The Spring Constant for a Beam: How to Derive the Deflection Formula
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MHB What is the image of the function f: R->R, f(x) = (x-2)^4
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MHB A question on cryptography....
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MHB Simplifying a Quotient with Real Number $a>1$
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MHB Adwt's question at Yahoo Answers regarding surfaces of revolution
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Find Out How to Analyze V_n Series
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MHB Are Fermat's Little Theorem and Wilson's Theorem Useful in Number Theory?
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MHB Solving Simultaneous Equations: x⁴-y²-xy=4-√15, x³+y³-3x=5√5
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Help finding winning strategies in the following tile game?
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MHB Solve Limits of Sequence: Detailed Instructions
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MHB Exact upper and lower limit of the sequence
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MHB Monty Hall Problem: Maximize Your Chances of Winning a Car
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Can you like math without liking proofs?
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MHB Which Expression is Larger in This Mathematical Comparison?
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MHB Airshow4444's question at Yahoo Answers regarding volumes by slicing
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Linear Operator vs Linear Function: Technical Difference
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MHB Implementing f(w1,w2,w3) Using 3-to-8 Binary Decoder & OR Gate
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Challenge 3a: What's in a polynomial?
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Challenge 4: There's no app for that: integration
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MHB Show that p³q + q³r + r³p is a constant
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MHB Does this triangle have to be flipped when finding the magnitudes and angles?
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Need Help With Learning Slope Intercept Form(Not Homework)
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MHB Which Real Root is Larger: x^8 = 8 - 10x^9 or x^10 = 8 - 10x^11?
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MHB Find "a" which is a real number
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MHB Sum and Product of Real Roots of A Quartic Function
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MHB Find Product of 3 Real Numbers if System of Eqns Satisfied
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MHB Find Radius of Circle: Calculate Here
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MHB Solve Polynomial: Factoring Tips & Tricks
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MHB Solve 2nd Order Inhomogeneous ODE: Kartika's Q on Yahoo Answers
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What is the solution to this simple integration issue?
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MHB Longitudinal excitation of a sine wave
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Geometry Question About A Sphere
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Trying to find a simple Math operation for this transformation.
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Finding dS in Polar: dx, dy, and More
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MHB Using Social Media to Increase Your Business Profits
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Equation that integrates previous y-value.
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Solve Large Exponent Modular Math Problem Easily
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MHB Maximize Volume w/ $100: Help w/ Math Max/Min Question
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What does it mean to just have σx?
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Integrating & Simplifying Last Term - Math Tutorial
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Very basic: constant in gravity-model of trade
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Mathematical methods in physical scince
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Trigonometric function expanded in spherical harmonics
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MHB Factoring Polynomials: Start Here
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Logarithm Q: Is log(\frac{3}{5}) = \frac{log3}{log5}?
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MHB Find Tangent Point of 2 Functions: Mikey's Calculus Help
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MHB Fourier transform of a gaussian
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