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 Developing Mathmatical Maturitiy

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Graduate Can I get into grad school for combinatorics with these grades?

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High School What materials should I get for studying physics?

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High School Number series: 5, 3, 8, 8, 11, 13, ?

  • luckyjack
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High School Favorite Equation Of All Time?

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High School Some easy unsolved math problems (High school grade)

  • Atran
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Undergrad Financial Math - For people who with Financial math related problems.

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High School Seemingly easy circle geometry can't figure it out.

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Graduate Cubic equations with independent variables

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Undergrad What are the steps to manipulate this equation and solve for r2?

  • razmataz
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Undergrad Calculation beyond computional limits

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Undergrad Giraffes Can Swim: Math Proves Possibility

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Undergrad Can Mathematics Prove that -1 Equals 1?

  • QuanticEnigma
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What Are Some Artistic Mathematical Symbols That Represent Failure?

  • srfriggen
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Undergrad What Are Recommended Calculus Books for Self-Study?

  • Ben09
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Graduate Is the following result trivial?

  • JoanBraidy
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Graduate Is there a universal math database for precise definitions and theorems?

  • Noxide
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Undergrad Equation for determining weight difference given distances to center?

  • moonman239
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High School Why does (x+y)² not equal x² + y²?

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Undergrad Maths Problem (Medium): Proving the Solution

  • alice22
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High School Understanding Multiplication: The Truth About Two Times Bigger Than 3

  • annoymage
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High School What Are the Key Differences Between Algebra 1 and Algebra 2?

  • Shawn Garsed
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Undergrad How to Find the Solution to a Hyperbolic Graph Problem?

  • trojsi
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Undergrad The ole 12 snooker ball question (and my job)

  • seadalton
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Undergrad Graph Theory: Pure or Applied?

  • andlook
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Graduate Is the New P=NP Proof Valid?

  • lufbrajames
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Undergrad Number of Terms in Geometric Progression 0.03 to ar^n-1

  • jack15379
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Undergrad Which Values of x and y Satisfy the Inequality x^2y+y^2x > 6?

  • evagelos
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Graduate Quick problem; can't find other solution

  • ayae
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Undergrad How many ways can 2 1x2s be rotated to fit into a sphere?

  • Loren Booda
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High School What Does e^ln|x| Equal: x or |x|?

  • Red_CCF
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Undergrad Volume of Frustum Pyramid: 19800.44 ft^3Calculate Volume of Frustum Pyramid

  • blimkie.k
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High School Why do fractions cause so much mathemaphobia?

  • Jerbearrrrrr
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High School Chaos Theory: Is It Still Being Studied?

  • Jake4
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Graduate GEB - Diagram G recurive definition

  • dsmith1974
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Undergrad Mechanics - centre of mass lamina

  • kolomsg
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High School How can you fill the cube to one-sixth its volume?

  • Loren Booda
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Who is your Favorite Fictional Mathematician?

  • BenVitale
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Undergrad Do Most Math Graduates Have Strong Knowledge in All Fields?

  • h00zah
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High School Is There a Better Way to Remember Large Numbers?

  • Oddbio
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High School How Can I Graph Rational Functions More Systematically?

  • Jake4
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High School What does it mean if I raise a power to the power etc?

  • jamesd2008
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News Alabama Geometry lesson: How to shoot Obama

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The Fear of Math in American Society

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Undergrad Can y^2 = x^2 be parametrized?

  • Unit
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High School Have I found a new math trick for multiplication?

  • dratsab
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Undergrad What are the Best Mathematics Books to Read for an Aspiring Mathematician?

  • stolz228
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Undergrad Dividing/Multiplying Imaginary Numbers

  • cstoos
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Undergrad Binomial theorem expansion formula check

  • seto6
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Undergrad Two successive digits and divisibility puzzle

  • K Sengupta
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Undergrad A good problem book in undergraduate mathematics

  • Qubix
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High School Inscribed Angles: Solve Geometry Problems Easily

  • libbon
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High School What is the meaning of two numbers in parentheses without a fraction line?

  • moonman239
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Undergrad Where can I learn more about webs?

  • Etherian
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Check Out This Incredible Math Trick

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Undergrad Unclear situation involving roots.

  • QED-Kasper
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High School Is (a*b)^0.5 = a^0.5 * b^0.5 valid when a or b is negative?

  • Ali Asadullah
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Graduate How does the Cauchy product prove Faulhaber's formula?

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Finding the order of 4 alarm code digits from a power cut reprogramming

  • stewartw
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Undergrad Is Logic Really Based on Mathematics? A Question for Scientists

  • Alexx.
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Undergrad Can you solve this inequality without using AM-GM?

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Graduate Mass-Energy Conversion: Solving Energy Crises with MegaW

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High School Graphing Parabolas: Finding 3 Good Points

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Graduate Expanding the n-th power of a summation with products

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High School Why nth Degree Equations Have n Roots?

  • johncena
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Undergrad Why is my TI-84 giving different results for complex number calculations?

  • 1st1
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High School Looking for a method to calculate what number are used to make a number

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Graduate Comparing Infinities: Is it Possible?

  • Simon43254
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Undergrad Is Infinity Real or Just a Concept?

  • roam
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Graduate Model Aircraft Controls Mixing Unit: Find a Tricky Function

  • Cyrus
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Undergrad Prove that (a+b)(b+c)(c+a) =/> 8abc

  • chinyew
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Graduate Proving limit of log(log p_n) divided by log n

  • AxiomOfChoice
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High School Are lowest/irreducible fraction forms unique?

  • holezch
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Undergrad Is it Possible that 1 Equals -1: A Mathematical Inquiry?

  • olek1991
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Undergrad Which math field is growing the fastest now?

  • kramer733
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High School What is the output for my simple surveying calculations?

  • kiteboy
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Graduate Is He had had having had had Grammatically Correct in English?

  • SW VandeCarr
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High School Can imaginary numbers have real world applications?

  • Stratosphere
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Undergrad Solve Inequalities with Traditional x^2 or x^4

  • hwmaltby
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Undergrad How many pages of math theory can you absorb in one day?

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High School Is it right to say that calculus is advanced algebra?

  • Collisionman
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Graduate Can the number of edges determine isomorphism in graphs?

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High School Order of Variables and Constants in Mathematical Expressions

  • Cspeed
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Undergrad The equations to convert x,y,z to longitude and lattitude?

  • CosmicVoyager
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Undergrad How many of you guys actually like mathematics?

  • Neo_Anderson
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Graduate An extremely long power tower

  • golden3159
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High School Deciphering a Code with Mathematical Patterns and Hidden Clues

  • Zythyr
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Graduate Complex and Hypercomplex Numbers

  • MadRocketSci2
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Graduate Lorentz transformations for spacetime

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High School Calculating Area of a 396ft Tall Wall for 100,000 People

  • Takeio
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Graduate Can We Visualize What Lies Beyond Infinity?

  • skinnyal
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Graduate Extended Kalman filter orientation spinning in vehicle tracking

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Undergrad Questions about the learning curve

  • EvilKermit
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Undergrad Psychologist wants to do the Hilbert thing

  • fourier jr
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Undergrad Solving x^x = 36: What is the Value of x?

  • Epic Sandwich
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Undergrad Why Does Work Equal Zero When Force Is Perpendicular to Displacement?

  • Perpendicular
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Where can I go for information?

  • JungleJesus
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Undergrad What are quaternions and ow can they be used?

  • JungleJesus
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Undergrad Areas of Pure Maths: Less Abstract & More Concrete

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High School Why can't \sqrt{30-x^2} be simplified to \sqrt{30}-x?

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