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 Solving for Real Values of x, y, & z with x+y=1 and xy-z^2=1

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High School Solving precalc problem without calculator

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High School If it takes me 60 seconds to make a cup of tea, and my manager wants

  • Qyzren
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Graduate Decompositoin of f(x) in Legendre polynomials

  • Apteronotus
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Undergrad Ellipse vs Parabola: Find a, b & c at x=±4

  • roam
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High School Understanding Exponent Rules: The Confusion of (-8)^(2/6)

  • flame_m13
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Undergrad Simplifying |x|-|x-6|: A Math Tutorial

  • BoundByAxioms
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Undergrad I want to resolve to the degree of saturation of a salt solution

  • rezaxis
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Undergrad Difference betw mathematical and physics definition of fields

  • zerok
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Undergrad First Moment of Area: Meaning & Difference

  • ahmedbadr
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High School When should the real understanding begin?

  • kenewbie
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High School India 450,000"Calculating India's Population: Logic & Facts

  • dipinsingh
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High School Identify Lighter Balls Weighing on Christmas Tree

  • dipinsingh
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High School How to Write a Prime Factorization Program in Computer

  • DanMarino
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Undergrad Calculate the sum of the prime numbers below 2 million

  • DanMarino
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Undergrad What is the origin and purpose of hyperbolic trig functions?

  • snoopies622
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High School Why Did Batman, Robin, and Catwoman End Up in Different Places?

  • Edgardo
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Is Number Theory the Black Sheep of Mathematics?

  • tgt
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Undergrad How Do You Calculate Vectors and Areas in Geometry Problems?

  • custer
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Undergrad How Many N-Digit Numbers Have Sum S?

  • T1000
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Undergrad Simplifying Logarithmic Ratios: How Do You Do It?

  • casanova2528
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Graduate Proof: Fibonacci Sequence Sums to Squares

  • Euler_Euclid
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Undergrad Solve the Ship & Rope Problem: Find Time for Rope to be Wet

  • Chaulesh
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Graduate Tertiary Arithmetics: Is it Possible?

  • Uke
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Undergrad Proving Something by Induction: Understanding the Concept

  • BoundByAxioms
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Undergrad Alternative Geometric Proof ideas?

  • Gib Z
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Undergrad 3 becomes 10 becomes 5 becomes 16

  • kmikias
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Undergrad Creating an Eternal Bond: Neal's Math & Physics Equation

  • nmecum
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High School Chadwick's Choice: Solving the London Telegraph Puzzle

  • LowlyPion
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Graduate Proving 1 + 1 = 3: Abstract Math & Visualization

  • ffrancis
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Undergrad Viet Theorem: Solve Math HL Problem, Explained & Resources

  • danjroman
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Undergrad CONFUSED ABOUT WHEN TO LET x = Another x WEird Question Help

  • PhysicsHelp12
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Undergrad A logical question i tried to solve using VEN

  • transgalactic
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Undergrad What is the algorithm for solving logical questions about data?

  • transgalactic
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Graduate Can Fermat's Little Theorem Simplify Prime Number Computations?

  • acarchau
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High School Square Root Graph: Understanding x- & y- Intercepts

  • lLovePhysics
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Are Mathematical Breakthroughs Limited to Youth?

  • moe darklight
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Undergrad Special Factors of 3-Digit Numbers

  • MGS
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High School Solve the Post Bean-Counting Scandal Mystery

  • Bhousto4
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Graduate Phi (the golden ratio) in prime quadruplets

  • Arcw
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Undergrad For which natural numbers n does the expression

  • dodo
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Undergrad Non Iterative Modulous Calculation

  • spikenigma
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Graduate How Many Planes Are Needed to Fly Around the World with Limited Fuel?

  • Werg22
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High School In coordinate geometry does x=o mean the y axis or the yz plane ?

  • coverband
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Undergrad Long division with zero to nine substitution

  • K Sengupta
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Undergrad 2 Parabolas Intersecting at 2 Know Points.

  • deltapapazulu
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Undergrad Is This Inequality Solvable for Positive Variables?

  • evagelos
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High School How Can We House Animals in a Zoo Given Specific Rules?

  • some_one
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Graduate Solving Optimization Problems: Avoiding Local Minima

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High School What Is the Largest Meaningful Number?

  • kenewbie
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Undergrad Brainteaser: remainder of 11^345678 / 13

  • Wiemster
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Undergrad What is the arrangement of five chairs and people based on given data?

  • some_one
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Graduate Is it possible that there is no geometrical infinity?

  • danov
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Undergrad Help with the following inequality

  • evagelos
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High School Which Animals Don't Fit in the Cage Arrangement?

  • some_one
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High School Will Martha Find a Car That Meets Her Demands?

  • some_one
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High School Can Cube Roots and Higher Roots Be Calculated Without a Calculator?

  • geniusprahar_21
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High School Need help on Maths essay, relationship between Phi and Fibonacci

  • kenbellston
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Graduate Journal papers in a foreign language

  • andytoh
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High School A question about strategy thinking this logical questions

  • some_one
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Cryptography Forums: Recommended for Hobby/Puzzle Enthusiasts

  • mm71
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High School Which Answer is Not Needed to Determine the Exact Order of These Stones?

  • some_one
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High School Which Maths and Software Can Analyze Text Story?

  • leeds
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High School What is the temperature at which Fahrenheit and Celsius are equal?

  • Dan Monaghan
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High School Which statement(s) must be true based on the given information?

  • some_one
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High School Algebra Question: Simplifying Ration Questions

  • Lamonte
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Undergrad Can You Simplify Large Numbers into Integers with Minimal Remainder?

  • therogerwilco
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High School Project Staffing formula in Excel

  • Sue Hughes
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High School Where can i find forum that solve these kind of questions

  • some_one
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Undergrad A three digit number and reversal puzzle

  • K Sengupta
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Undergrad Cubic Bezier curve: given X,Y, solve for t

  • abeall
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Undergrad Will an Ant Reach the Other End of a Stretched Elastic Band?

  • humanino
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Undergrad Accuracy, Fibonacci + Golden Ratio

  • Gelsamel Epsilon
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Undergrad Need help regarding polynomial equations

  • grim1234
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Graduate Could the polynomials p(x) exist?

  • jonas.hall
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Graduate Solving Putnam Problems: Math Requirements

  • qspeechc
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Graduate How Does This Quantum Mechanics Approximation Problem Work?

  • Narcol2000
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Undergrad Solving the People Problem: Expressing Available Resources as a Single Fraction

  • Last_Exile
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Undergrad Finding a Function of X to Satisfy Certain Conditions

  • WhyIsItSo
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Undergrad How can I change my viewpoint within a celestial sphere in planetarium software?

  • djbog
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Graduate Solving g(x, n) and Finding Integers in f(x)

  • epkid08
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Undergrad Math & Physics: 3 Questions for Non-Experts

  • Euan
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Undergrad Transcendental Numbers: Get Answers Here

  • jp
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Undergrad Stumped can someone derive a formula for this single variable problem?

  • AD1985
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Undergrad Formalization of sqroot definition

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Graduate Calculate the number of free n-polyominoes

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Undergrad Recomposing trig and hyp functions

  • Marin
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High School How are the number of ball bearings in a roller bearing determined?

  • sketchtrack
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Graduate Notation for special summations

  • epkid08
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Undergrad Learning Math Proofs in College for New Students

  • Sheneron
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Undergrad Is 502 the Total Count of Ascending Numbers in Decimal System?

  • K Sengupta
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Undergrad What is some basic college lvl math to start on?

  • thewhills
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Undergrad How to calculate torque from wind pressure?

  • burnit
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How many ways can you make a basic ice cream?

  • wolram
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Undergrad Finding coordinates of a point in a circle with angle

  • AlicanC
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Undergrad Can You Solve This Unique Digit Puzzle to Reach 975?

  • K Sengupta
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High School What are the top websites for learning Pre-Calculus?

  • AzonicZeniths
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Undergrad Does Gauss's papers have english version?

  • jiangxiaoyu
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Graduate Is There a Connection Between NP-Complete and BQP Problems?

  • Dragonfall
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Graduate What is the best program for partially factoring large numbers?

  • CRGreathouse
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