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High School An entire online text for Precalc from the Univeristy of Houston.
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Mental Calculators: Unusual Abilities in Complex Mental Calculations
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Where Can I Find Free Mathematics Textbooks?
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Undergrad F(x) = x as a sum of periodic functions?
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High School A lot, 6000 SF. What is the superficial area in meters?
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Graduate Can someone explain this proof to me?
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Undergrad Find Scalene Non-Right Triangle 3rd Point w/ Side Lengths & Coordinates
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High School Building a Circle from 31 Panels: Calculating Circumference & Diameter
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Undergrad Cracking the Code: Urgent Help Needed for Personal Reasons | 53Xb48ECR1602YL
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High School What Are Numbers Greater Than Zero Called?
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Undergrad Find Inverse Function of f(x)=x³+x - Step-by-Step Guide
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Undergrad Explicit variable from equation
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Undergrad Solve sin cos: Find cos6x - 4cos4x + 8cos2x =?
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Undergrad When does a real solution exist for this system of trigonometric equations?
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Undergrad Max Squares Fitting in a Circle: Proof & Formulas
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Undergrad Solving sin2x=2sin^2x for 0\leq x\leq \pi: Find Extraneous Solution
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Undergrad Why is the math behind finger landing on a certain square related to parity?
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High School What are the concepts behind math and how do they contribute to problem-solving?
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Undergrad Split simple polygon into Monotone pieces
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Undergrad Finding the Deduction for Euler Number
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High School Tangential circles inscribed within a square
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Undergrad Algorithmically Finding the LCD (or decimal to fractions)
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Undergrad How Does Draining and Refilling Affect a Mixture's Composition?
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Undergrad Extraneous and missing solutions
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Undergrad Can I Teach Myself Calculus? Looking for Resources and Recommendations
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High School How exactly do logarithms work?
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Undergrad Advanced study of trigonometry
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Can YOU Beat My Record for Memorizing Digits of Pi?
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The Complexity of Simplicity: Expressing 1+1=2
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Undergrad Can statistics be manipulated to support both true and false arguments?
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High School Are There Faster Methods to Determine Primes and Their Factors?
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High School Tank Shape: Ellipsoid or Something Else?
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Graduate Cas bugs in the evaluation of the logarithm?
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Undergrad How Can You Measure Time Using Burning Strings?
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Undergrad Is the ICUP Equation Flawed in Determining Comfortable Urinal Usage?
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Undergrad Can You Solve These Challenging Microsoft Interview Riddles?
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Undergrad Volume of Set S in Terms of L, W, & H: Problem of the Day
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Undergrad Computer science - implement a function
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High School Overcoming Test Anxiety: Failing Tests Despite Understanding the Material
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Graduate Perfect Euchre Deal: Probability of All Players Having 5 Trump
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Undergrad Find the Shortest Route for an Ant in a Cube Shaped Room | Brainteaser
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Undergrad Does Infinity Have a Concept of Time?
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Undergrad Is it possible to solve this equation mathematically?
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Undergrad Why is 0/0 Undefined and 0^0 Equal to 1?
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Graduate Is the Smallest Unnameable Number a Paradox?
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High School Math Equation - Need help symplifying
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Undergrad Mathematics concern exclusively the dissimilarity of patterns?
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High School Can Negative Numbers Exist Beyond Relative Terms?
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High School Need Book Suggestion for self-teaching algebra and formal mathematics
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High School How many handshakes occur in a football game with two teams of eleven players?
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Undergrad Solve GRE Maths Questions | Get Answers & Prep for Graduate School
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Undergrad What is the meaning of := in mathematical notation?
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Undergrad Cartesian to spherical polar coordinates
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Undergrad Why is this choice the correct answer?
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Undergrad Answer: Volume of 4π/3 x 6495kg/m³ x 0.026m³ in kg
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High School Basic Mathematics - Arithmetic, Algebra, Vector Calculus
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Graduate Inverse of multivariable mappings
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Undergrad Golden section, levenberg-Marquadt
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Undergrad A Tough Logical Puzzle- Requires Utilization of Mathematical Algorithms
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Graduate Compass heading from cartesian vectors?
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Undergrad Max Volume of Cube from 1000 cm^2 Sheet
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Graduate Understanding why cyclic rule works
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Undergrad What is y_trend? Definition & Explanation
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High School How is this boolean notation called on english?
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Undergrad Is there a new solution for Cardano's formula?
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High School Solve Linear Inequality: ABS Value(7x-8) <=4x+7
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High School Uncovering Hidden Treasures: 3 IIT Students' Primality-Test Algorithm
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High School Who Lives on Each Floor in This 4-Story Building?
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Undergrad What advanced mathematics should I study for business applications?
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High School Solving Quadratic Equations to Help My Kid
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Undergrad Inquiry about the properties of square roots
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Math Lecture Video Archive - UCCS
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High School Solving Algebra Problem: a = SQRT(b/x)-cx
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High School How many bananas can Corey the camel transport to the market?
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Graduate De Broglie wavelenght of Earth and Moon
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Undergrad Min Cut on Graph: BGL Users Answer David's Question
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High School Calculate X and Y: How to Determine Special Price Tickets for a Group of 14
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Undergrad Can an Old Man Solve a Rubik's Cube Before His House is Destroyed?
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High School Creating Physical Formulas: Agreement or Experimentation?
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Graduate Solve 2n Red and Blue Points on a Plane Problem
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Undergrad Calculate Max. Force on Car Lights at Highway Speeds
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High School How Do You Simplify Complex Fractional Exponents in Algebra?
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Undergrad Is Planck's Constant Irrational?
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Undergrad Physical meaning of directrix?
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Undergrad Physical Meaning of Mathematical Quantities
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Undergrad Find Independent of x in (6x^2-3/x)^6 Using Pascal's Triangle
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Undergrad What Mathematical Strategies Can Boost Your Business Profits?
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High School Overcoming Simple Math Mistakes: Tips and Tricks for Better Grades
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Undergrad Formula for finding logarithms possible?
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Today is September, 9, 2009 or 9/9/09
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High School Factoring a Sum of Cubes: How to Factor 8x^6+64?
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Undergrad ODE Textbook 9th Edition: Boyce & DiPrima
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Graduate Human population verses time, fourier transform of that function .
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High School What Number Corresponds to Eyeliner in This Brainteaser?
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