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Undergrad Can Mathematics Prove that -1 Equals 1?
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What Are Some Artistic Mathematical Symbols That Represent Failure?
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Undergrad What Are Recommended Calculus Books for Self-Study?
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Graduate Is the following result trivial?
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Graduate Is there a universal math database for precise definitions and theorems?
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Undergrad Equation for determining weight difference given distances to center?
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High School Please explain to me why this simple problem is so
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Undergrad Maths Problem (Medium): Proving the Solution
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High School Understanding Multiplication: The Truth About Two Times Bigger Than 3
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High School What Are the Key Differences Between Algebra 1 and Algebra 2?
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Undergrad How to Find the Solution to a Hyperbolic Graph Problem?
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Undergrad The ole 12 snooker ball question (and my job)
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Undergrad Graph Theory: Pure or Applied?
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Graduate Is the New P=NP Proof Valid?
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Undergrad Number of Terms in Geometric Progression 0.03 to ar^n-1
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Undergrad Which Values of x and y Satisfy the Inequality x^2y+y^2x > 6?
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Graduate Quick problem; can't find other solution
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Undergrad How many ways can 2 1x2s be rotated to fit into a sphere?
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High School What Does e^ln|x| Equal: x or |x|?
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Undergrad Volume of Frustum Pyramid: 19800.44 ft^3Calculate Volume of Frustum Pyramid
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High School Why do fractions cause so much mathemaphobia?
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High School Chaos Theory: Is It Still Being Studied?
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Graduate GEB - Diagram G recurive definition
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Undergrad Mechanics - centre of mass lamina
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High School How can you fill the cube to one-sixth its volume?
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Who is your Favorite Fictional Mathematician?
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Undergrad Do Most Math Graduates Have Strong Knowledge in All Fields?
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High School Is There a Better Way to Remember Large Numbers?
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High School How Can I Graph Rational Functions More Systematically?
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High School What does it mean if I raise a power to the power etc?
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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?
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High School Have I found a new math trick for multiplication?
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Undergrad What are the Best Mathematics Books to Read for an Aspiring Mathematician?
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Undergrad Dividing/Multiplying Imaginary Numbers
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Undergrad Was just looking at binomial theorem, i am confused [help]
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Undergrad Two successive digits and divisibility puzzle
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Undergrad A good problem book in undergraduate mathematics
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High School Inscribed Angles: Solve Geometry Problems Easily
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High School What is the meaning of two numbers in parentheses without a fraction line?
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Undergrad Where can I learn more about webs?
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Check Out This Incredible Math Trick
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Undergrad Unclear situation involving roots.
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High School SImpe question about square root function
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Graduate How does the Cauchy product prove Faulhaber's formula?
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Need help forgot my alarm code.
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Undergrad Is Logic Really Based on Mathematics? A Question for Scientists
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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 Need help in explaining the calculation of n-th power of a summation
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High School Why nth Degree Equations Have n Roots?
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Undergrad Why is my TI-84 giving different results for complex number calculations?
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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?
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Undergrad Is Infinity Real or Just a Concept?
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Graduate Model Aircraft Controls Mixing Unit: Find a Tricky Function
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Undergrad Prove that (a+b)(b+c)(c+a) =/> 8abc
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Graduate Question about the prime number theorem
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High School Are lowest/irreducible fraction forms unique?
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Undergrad Is it Possible that 1 Equals -1: A Mathematical Inquiry?
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Undergrad Which math field is growing the fastest now?
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High School What is the output for my simple surveying calculations?
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Graduate Is He had had having had had Grammatically Correct in English?
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High School Can imaginary numbers have real world applications?
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Undergrad Solve Inequalities with Traditional x^2 or x^4
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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?
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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
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Undergrad The equations to convert x,y,z to longitude and lattitude?
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Undergrad How many of you guys actually like mathematics?
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Graduate An extremely long power tower
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High School Deciphering a Code with Mathematical Patterns and Hidden Clues
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Graduate Complex and Hypercomplex Numbers
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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
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Graduate Can We Visualize What Lies Beyond Infinity?
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Graduate A question about Extended Kalman Filter
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Undergrad Questions about the learning curve
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Undergrad Psychologist wants to do the Hilbert thing
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Undergrad Solving x^x = 36: What is the Value of x?
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Undergrad Why Does Work Equal Zero When Force Is Perpendicular to Displacement?
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Where can I go for information?
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Undergrad What are quaternions and ow can they be used?
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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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Undergrad Riemann prime distribution for dummies?
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High School How to solve when x is an exponent and a base
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Undergrad Valid Estimation of Square Roots?
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Undergrad Making the Transition from Basic to Advanced Math
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High School Solve Math Problem: 5+7-11/22+5-55
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Graduate 2010 Euclid Contest Discussion
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Undergrad Proper way to cite your sources?
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Graduate Codebreaker Wanted~Find the diamonds
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Graduate Determining Cheapest Food Combinations (Seems like ILP problem, but also not)
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Undergrad Trignometry Proof Help: Angle A < 60 Degrees
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How can I get decimal answers on my TI-89 calculator when using pi?
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Undergrad Convert norms to plane equations
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