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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High School The period of trigonometric functions

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High School What are the x and y intercepts y= x+2/x-7 rational

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High School Building a dog house on the side of a shed.

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Undergrad Math Exercises for Physics Students | Maiki

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High School Function Notation: Understanding h(t) & t(h)

  • Yuqing
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Undergrad Intuition behind this algebraic question

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Undergrad How is the average value for a sinewave derived?

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Undergrad Rockeet going from A to B with least fuel

  • Georgepowell
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High School Figuring out first day of a month

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I Figured It Out to Solving Challenges

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Undergrad Question about how to derive Sine

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High School How Much Would a Trillion Dollars Weigh & Trees Used

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Undergrad What is the Flaw in the 'Proof' That -1 Equals 1?

  • spec138
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High School What is the point of synthetic division?

  • harvellt
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High School Finding integer solutions logically

  • Georgepowell
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Undergrad Can someone explain modulo with fractions?

  • maxfails
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Graduate Is the sum 1+2+3+4+... really equal to -1/12?

  • Shaun Culver
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Undergrad What math level teaches turning data points into equations?

  • willpower101
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Undergrad Need help with AMATYC math problem

  • carlsjo
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Undergrad Solving non-elementary functions

  • Mentallic
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Graduate Solving the Hat Color Problem: Infinite Prisoners, 2 Colors

  • Focus
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Graduate Random: Any way to calculate Transcendental numbers using abacus?

  • Pinu7
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Undergrad Can a formula be used to modify data patterns from linear to wave-like?

  • Faultline369
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Graduate Is this possible? [Pythagorean theorem in 3D]

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Undergrad Diff Eq vs Calc 3: Which is Harder?

  • Nick Raaa
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Undergrad How do you find the moment of inertia of a polygon?

  • epaik91
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Undergrad Solution to Equation: Rearrange beta in terms of alpha

  • richthegray
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Did Verizon make a math mistake on my bill?

  • moe darklight
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Undergrad The Chinese Remainder Theorem (the CRT)

  • DeaconJohn
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High School Rearranging equation of a circle

  • Georgepowell
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Undergrad Highest number impossible to make with 6,9,20.

  • BR24
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Undergrad How many numbers containing the digit 1.

  • sutupidmath
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Undergrad Is analysis more intuitive than algebra?

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Undergrad Scalars, vectors, pseudo-scalars, pseudo-vectors

  • captain
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Graduate Prove Summation Equation: (2^n-1)n for Any Integer n

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Undergrad Can You Calculate Angles from Graph Coordinates and Slopes?

  • darkelf
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Undergrad How Accurate Is a 14-Year-Old's Calculation of the Earth-Moon Barycentre?

  • aguycalledwil
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Are There Hidden Video Courses in Math, Science, and Engineering?

  • duke_nemmerle
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Graduate Is My Idea for Proving Mathematical Induction Incorrect?

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Undergrad How can Fourier division be used to divide large numbers without a calculator?

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High School What is the role of 'd' in defining a plane's normal form?

  • sundar0206
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High School Very basic precal question about cotangent and tangent

  • Ghost803
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Graduate How Can a Closed Form for This Complex Difference Equation Be Determined?

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Undergrad Solving for x in Large Right Triangle

  • BR24
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High School Time of completion (Times Tables)

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Graduate E8 and Catastrophe Theory(Bifurcation) - help

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Graduate Optimum (min/max) of a symmetric function

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Graduate How to Efficiently Triangulate a Concave Shape?

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Graduate Seven digit base eight positive integer puzzle

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High School How is the therefore -sign orientated?

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High School Interactive math exersises web (www.emathematics.net) Fantastic

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Happy PI Day 2009: Celebrate Math & Science Geeks!

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Undergrad Definition of Strong and Weak form of a theorem

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Undergrad Simplify quotient of trignometric functions

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Undergrad How many right triangles can you create with given coordinates?

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High School What are the available video lectures for Calc I & II at NC State?

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Graduate Equation of relation that has mulitple y points

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Undergrad Number of solutions to summation

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High School What is the fifth term in this arithmetic sequence?

  • Derivative86
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High School Sine: Definition & Calculation

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Undergrad Finding the Right Calculus Book for Self-Study

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High School Need help rearranging an equation

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Undergrad Solve for Four Numbers: Sum and Product = 711

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I need to know what something's called in English

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Undergrad Find q in F = qVe + (Pe - Pa) * Ae with this simple formula

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High School Four Fours Puzzle: Get Each Integer with 4s

  • Jimmy Snyder
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High School How to improve at Mathematics?

  • Sumanyu
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Undergrad How can we use Euclid's proof to find infinitely many primes?

  • Pupil
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High School Understanding the Complexities of Square Roots in Equations

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Graduate Flow Network Capacity Augmentation

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Graduate Can Pi minus e ever equal a rational number?

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Get Over Failure: Strategies & Math Tips

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High School Cool proof i found. seen it b4?

  • Green Zach
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High School How to use formula x-y =m c squared

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Undergrad How does the Fourier transform work and why is it important?

  • skaboy607
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Looking for tabulated series expansions

  • FredMadison
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High School Which Lockers Remain Open After Students Toggle Them?

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Celebrate Square Root Day: 3/3/2009!

  • Jimmy Snyder
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Undergrad Efficiently Computing a Special Sum in Excel without Macros

  • KLoux
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Undergrad Finding quadratic irrationals from their decimal form

  • rabbit boy
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High School Understanding Modulus and Absolute Values: Explanation and Examples

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Undergrad A question about Transcendental numbers

  • ShayanJ
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Graduate Decimal and nondecimal almost perfect squares of the form aaabbb

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High School Understanding Half-Spaces in Typography

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Graduate Can 2-Index Recurrence Relations with Constant Coefficients Be Solved Generally?

  • Adeimantus
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Graduate Understanding the Notation of \(\nabla \prod\)

  • RyozKidz
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Undergrad Finding Equations for Circular Irrigation System

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Is 73+47 Really Equal to 5? The Answer May Surprise You!

  • Archosaur
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Wat is the exciting topic in math to learn?

  • RyozKidz
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Undergrad Bokmal or Nynorsk in Norwegian mathematical writings.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Graduate What is the Exponential Inverse for Identity Element 1?

  • JKaufinger
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Undergrad Practicality of pure math branches

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High School Drawing Karnaugh Maps Using Venn Diagrams

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High School How Old is Jack in the Jak and Jill Maths Problem?

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Undergrad Average dis btwn two points in unit circle

  • phoenixthoth
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Graduate Finding Summation of n^p with Bernoulli Numbers

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Can You Solve These 2 Missing Number Riddles?

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Undergrad Graphing Non-f(x) Functions on TI-89 Calculator

  • jaredmt
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Graduate Shortest time in which P catches Q

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