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 Absolute value equations and inequalities review

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High School How to Convert Numbers Using a Linear or Quadratic Function in Excel?

  • chrisalviola
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High School Understanding Mathematical Methods for VCE Students

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Undergrad What is the significance of Euler's number e?

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Undergrad Fields with least amount of geometry/topology?

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Undergrad How can an NFA be converted into a regular expression using GNFA?

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High School Numbers in Triangle Rows of 3 are equal rows of 4 are equal

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Graduate Equation of a rotated parabola knowing only 3pts the equation has to satisfy

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Undergrad Is the sum 3+5+7+...+2n equal to n(n+1)?

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Graduate Cubic formula and vietes formulas

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Graduate Image about connection of different parts of Mathematics

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Graduate Identity Function Clarification: Definition & Examples

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Undergrad Series of numbers and more (3 questions)

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Undergrad Calculating Strength of Electromagnets

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High School Why can't multiple algorithms fit the same sequence start?

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Undergrad Can a cube be cut in 27 smaller cubes in less than 6 cuts?

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Undergrad What's the quickest way to check if an interger is a perfect power?

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Graduate How can I factorize this function into A(a) and X(x)?

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Undergrad Need help with this induction proof

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Undergrad How do you add Rational Expressions when youre in University Math?

  • PhysicsHelp12
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High School Circle has infinite sides how many sides does a semi circle have?

  • Noj Werdna
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Undergrad Number Theorems and Number Bases

  • Euan
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Graduate Difficulty of Theorems: Ranking & Comparing

  • tgt
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Need help from some clever people

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Undergrad Solving for Spherical Coordinate Angles in 3D: Understanding the Formulas

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Undergrad Partial fractions - having 1 in the numerator?

  • paul34
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Undergrad Where Are Hypergeometric Functions Typically Introduced in Mathematics Courses?

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Undergrad Polar coordinates in mecanics?

  • Patrick.Gh
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Graduate 100cr digits number writing a paper

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Undergrad Bertrand's Box Paradox and Monty Hall Problem

  • Quincy
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Undergrad Math Beyond Matrices: Is There Anything Else?

  • danago
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Graduate Evaluating an Inductive Proof for Proton Mass Equality

  • ramsey2879
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High School Understanding the Exponential Equation 2^(2x+y) = (4^x)(2^y)

  • PsychStudent
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Undergrad Symmetry of Odd-Degree Polynomials: Conditions for Symmetry in the Plane

  • littleHilbert
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High School Simple square root addition question

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Graduate Detecting the point of collision between a rotating point and a rotating line.

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Undergrad Are indirect proofs always necessary in mathematics?

  • ila
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Undergrad How Can the Binomial Theorem Be Derived from Discrete Math Concepts?

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Undergrad Escape Death and Prison: Balancing the Antidote Pill

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Undergrad How to mathematically express sum of products

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Undergrad Modulus for X Axis: Can You Stop Negative Values?

  • madmike159
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Undergrad Is the law of sines ever incorrect?

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Undergrad UCLA group discovers massive prime number

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Undergrad Why isn't 1/2 equal to 0.4999999...?

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High School Creating a Function from Points: How to Get Started

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Undergrad Calculate Base 10 Logs Without Calculator

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Undergrad A short survey for mathematicians

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Undergrad Are Variables Always Variable?

  • tgt
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Undergrad Definition & Properties of Irrational Numbers

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High School How would you mathematically describe an integer?

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High School How can I improve my proofs in geometry?

  • Mentallic
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High School Solving Quadratic Equations: Mature Student Struggling

  • MadmanMurray
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Undergrad Solving the Equation: Sin(2T) = (625/4) x sin(40)

  • ally79
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Undergrad Is Chaos Theory Understandable with A-Level Math and Physics?

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High School How does pi relate to sine and consine?

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Graduate How Many Integer Solutions Exist for the Given Turkish Maths Olympiad Equation?

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Graduate Fourier series vs Integral: just one coherent notation?

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High School Solving absolute value equations and graphing inequalities

  • marik1234
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Undergrad Solving Exponent Questions: 0< s,t,u<1

  • kkaman
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Undergrad Solve c^2=300-200Sqrt2 Equation

  • Simioney
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Undergrad Can a Tetrahedron be Constructed with the Given Equation in Natural Numbers?

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High School Solving Quartic Equations - Up to 4 Solutions

  • Mentallic
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High School Prime Number finding Algorithm.How can we make things go faster?

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Math and physics applications for Windows

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Undergrad Help with reversing a function

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High School Solving 2^(x-1) - 2^x = 2^(-3) and 3^(x+1) + 3^x = 36

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High School Which Argument is Not Needed for Deciding the Location of Each Person?

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High School What is the correct answer to this simple maths problem?

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Undergrad Analytic Solutions to a Few Trig Equations

  • Dissident Dan
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Undergrad What Does log^3(n) Signify in Mathematical Notation?

  • Gear2d
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Undergrad Find the Detect Fake Coin with 3 Balance Scale Uses

  • Samad
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Undergrad Can a and b be real numbers other than -1 to satisfy a+b+ab=-1?

  • sutupidmath
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Graduate What do experts think of the proposed Wikipedia CD selection for Physics?

  • Bob3141592
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L'Analyse des Infiniment Petits pour l'Intelligence des Lignes Courbes

  • Galadirith
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High School Help Needed: Resolving a Vertical Force into Components

  • Oblivion77
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Graduate Solving for Integer Pairs: 1 + 2^x + 2^(2x+1) = y^2

  • özgürden
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High School Finding the Missing Term: F4E, S9, ..

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Undergrad Tricky Sets and Trig Questions - Can You Solve Them?

  • guynoone
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High School Is Exponents Multiplication or Repeated Multiplication?

  • Embison
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Graduate Roots of x^3 + ax^2 + bx + c = 0

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High School Solve Word Problem: Jake's Kitchen Clock 5:30pm

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Graduate Math Lecture Notes: Analysis, Number Theory, etc.

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Undergrad How do I solve triangles in 3D with specific vertices?

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Graduate Hard? least common multiple problem

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High School Solve the Lightbulb Puzzle with One Trip

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Looking for a book on the Invention of Numbers

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Graduate Is the Apocalyptic Magic Square connected to religious symbolism and beliefs?

  • Bob3141592
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Undergrad What is the formula of ellipse in 3D space

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Undergrad Re-Defining Log: Can We Make it Intuitive?

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Graduate Does mathematical reality lie outside us ?

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High School Plot of greatest integer fuction

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Graduate Find Perfect Square: Prime p & q Values

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High School How Do Negative Exponents Work in Math?

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Undergrad Should I Do Every Exercise in Apostol's Calculus Book?

  • JG89
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High School Is it practical to count beyond base 10?

  • tgt
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High School Is there a proof od negative numbers?

  • Geekchick
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Undergrad Four Clocks Problem: Find Time When All 4 Clocks are Same

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High School Not sure if i've got the trig functions correct

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Undergrad Solve Paint Can Problem: Red-White Content & Same Shade of Pink

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Undergrad Filtering Oceanographic Current Meter Data for Tidal Removal

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