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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Graduate Understanding Fermat's Last Theorem

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High School Is this statement regarding mathematics true? (yes basic)

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Undergrad Algebraic method to solve X^x = c

  • Angry Citizen
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Undergrad Could a hotel with an infinite number of rooms be packed?

  • Richard87
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Undergrad Can You Derive a Mathematical Formula from This Data Pattern?

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UCCS Video Lectures | Math Courses | Register Now!

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Undergrad Search Algorithm for Finding Special Cells

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Undergrad Books on Elementary Complex Numbers

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High School What is the value of n in x^n=y if x and y are given?

  • univeruser
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High School What are some helpful tips for solving AP & GP questions?

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Graduate Describe graph of y=[-1] exp x

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High School Einstein Puzzle: Can You Solve It & What's Your IQ?

  • Shahid0072
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High School Writing decimal radians in terms of Pi

  • Matty R
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Graduate Expand in more localized than Fourier

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Graduate Solving Functional Equations: Tips & Examples

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What Are the Applications of Complex Numbers in Self-Discovery?

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Graduate Orthonormality of Fourier functions

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High School Irrational Numbers and Real Life I need 6 answers

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High School Distributing Cos45 in an Expression: Numerator and Denominator

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Graduate Multiplication of infinity and zero

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Undergrad Why Are Robert Ash's Educational eBooks Unique?

  • jasonRF
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Is There a Cure for Computing Phobia?

  • Monocles
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Undergrad Sigma Interpretation: f(x)=X^2, j=1, n=4

  • neotriz
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High School Can someone explain this to me

  • Ryuk1990
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Undergrad Vowel Puzzles: 5 Vowels, 10 Letters, Alphabetical & Reverse Order

  • K Sengupta
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High School Solve the Puzzle: Couple of Puzzles #1 & #2

  • dontdisturbmycircles
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High School Is sqrt(4) Equal to +2 or -2 and Where Is the Error in My Calculation?

  • luxiaolei
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Undergrad Guess the High Card: Win 20 Dollars?

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Undergrad Is it possible to interpolate between two polynomials?

  • GB_Joe
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Undergrad Convolution in Discrete time of a function with Impulse with delay?

  • Kdar
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Undergrad When to square a sum and when not to

  • mess1n
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Undergrad How can there be more rational numbers than natural numbers?

  • cragar
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High School 20 Liters per cubic meter of rain?

  • Chiclayo guy
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Undergrad What is the meaning of D in Gaussian program output: 0.0323424 D-2?

  • Karrar
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Undergrad How are we able to take the log of both sides of the equation?

  • Juwane
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How many decimals of Pi do you remember?

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High School What is the error in this simple logarithmic equation?

  • Ali Asadullah
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High School Is there an easy simplification of (n)/(n)?

  • S.N.
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High School Method for converting decimals to fractions

  • dacruick
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Undergrad Can the angles of a quadrilateral be determined with known side lengths?

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High School Converting 1.0 × 10⁻² to ratio form 1:100

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High School Solving 1.25 x 10-2 Sv-1 = 1:80

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Graduate General equation of a circle in 3D?

  • Sandyscott
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Undergrad How do I apply the distributive law to ∑(k xi + j yi)?

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High School Midpoint Formula: Intuitive Explanation

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Undergrad Number of real solutions to x/100=sinx

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Undergrad Trigonometric Equation with Unequal Coefficients: How to Solve?

  • John O' Meara
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FooPlot - online graphing calculator

  • dheera
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High School Another displacemenet and weight question?

  • christoph8025
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Amaze Friends: Learn How to Do an Amazing Card Trick!

  • Whalstib
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High School What is the Best Calculator for College Algebra?

  • Whalstib
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Undergrad Can ANY curve be described by an equation?

  • LucasGB
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High School Master Recurring Decimals Conversion with My Advanced Math Tips

  • unihopes92
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High School How to Lay Out Tiles to Create Largest Circular Area

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High School How Much Weight Can Aluminum Pontoons Support in Fresh Water?

  • christoph8025
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Graduate Locating Points in 3D Space Based on Given Parameters

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High School Im really stuck on this basic formula

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High School Solving for z when z equals pc

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Undergrad Function, f, with domain (-infinity, + infinity)

  • ajassat
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Graduate Euler's Totient Function Proving

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High School Same expressions, but different functions

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High School Line segment of length pi (Just a thought I've had)

  • eg2333
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Graduate A Contradiction in Moment of Inertia Formulae by reductio ad absurdum?

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High School Extracting Square Roots in your head

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Undergrad Why is x^2 not bijective when defined with a domain including 0?

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Graduate Projective Geometry: Proving Existence of Centers S_1, S_2 & S_3

  • Norman.Galois
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Undergrad Puzzle Solving - How to Transform (eqn 1) to (eqn 2)?

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Undergrad General Help for Combinatorics and Graph Theory

  • JasonJo
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Arthur Benjamin the methamagician

  • cronxeh
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Graduate Can I visualize three variable functions through scalar and vector fields?

  • LucasGB
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Undergrad Preparing for College Math: Tips and Resources

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High School Is it Integrable or Integratable?

  • benabean
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High School Perpendicular Lines: Slope, Angle & Equations

  • Taturana
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Undergrad Solving for Delta Squared: Rules & Examples

  • Zerius
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Undergrad Discrete Math - equivalence laws

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Undergrad Is there a hierarchy between pure and applied mathematics?

  • pivoxa15
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Undergrad Solve the Pythagorean Tripple 3^x+4^x=5^x

  • Diffy
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Undergrad Combining two trig terms into one?

  • DWill
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Undergrad Estimating total area of holes in a flat plate with spacing ratio s/D = 4

  • higha level
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High School Divide a Sphere into Many Shapes

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High School Why do we have order of operations in math?

  • pzona
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Undergrad Economist uses Drake equation to predicts odds of finding GF

  • EnumaElish
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Undergrad How Is the Sum of Squares Formula Derived Using Induction?

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Graduate What is a phase map and how is it used in structured light 3D scanners?

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High School How Do You Simplify 4√(sin(π/4))?

  • 2h2o
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High School Irrational Numbers: Infinite Numerical Values Explained

  • icystrike
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Undergrad Euclid's Proof: Infinity of Primes

  • kenewbie
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High School Formula for Microsoft Excel®'s FV function?

  • MAtkins
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Undergrad Brain teaser, reminds The lady or the tiger

  • petkish
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Graduate Simpler Approach for Solving Simultaneous Equations with Multiple Variables?

  • Mentallic
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Undergrad Prove sin²(x) − sin²(2x) = cos²(2x) − cos²(x)

  • RikB
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Graduate Are You a Dead Head Who Appreciates Math?

  • Phyisab****
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Undergrad Is Math a Tool for Understanding Our World?

  • matt010nj
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High School Three Passengers and Train Station Puzzle

  • K Sengupta
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Graduate Do All Fractals Exhibit Exact Self-Similarity?

  • Loren Booda
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High School Software to learn algebra and geometry

  • bakin
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Undergrad Recurrence relation of tangent

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High School Factoring vs. original equation

  • stnbtch15
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High School Infinite String and Letter Puzzle

  • K Sengupta
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Some interesting brainteasers Starter I used

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