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 Finding the Standard Form of a Parabola with Given Vertex and Focus

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High School Why 1+1 =2 on the 20 greatest equation list?

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Does there exist a first number after 1?

  • Alex
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High School Proving the Equation (y-2)/(2-y)=-1 for All Real Numbers y ≠ 2

  • mike_302
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Undergrad Can you have an infinite circumference?

  • Lwats80
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Problem sets for linear algebra and calculus books

  • Shaun Culver
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Undergrad Proving x^2+y^2+z^2 is ≥3 Given x+y+z+xy+yz+zx=6

  • pixel01
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Undergrad Root finding methods for Polynomials.

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Graduate If you read a proof but cannot repeat it afterwards, did you learn much?

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Graduate Mathematics and the real world

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High School How to Simplify f(x)/g(x) with Common Denominators

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Undergrad Proof of Multiplicative Property of Absolute Values

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High School Grade 10 math practice test 14

  • HaNhanNga
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High School Can you explain how to solve several AMC 10 problems from the year 2000?

  • k1point618
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High School Why is the Gamma function undefined for non-positive integers?

  • roger
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Graduate What classes are needed for a rigorous understanding of quantum mechanics?

  • blindconsole
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High School Adittion and double Angle formulae

  • Folklore
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Creative Request: : How could a math superhero save the day?

  • TacomaLuv
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Undergrad Project Euclid - Cornell University

  • Astronuc
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Undergrad Should fractions be removed from elementary math education?

  • k1point618
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Undergrad Writing 2^(√2) as an exponential function

  • SavvyAA3
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Undergrad Why is log(x) ≤ x - 1 for All x?

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High School What Are the Steps to Solve These Circle and Slope Math Problems?

  • alliecr
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High School How do I factor x^3 + 8?

  • Draco
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High School Why does 777 × 13 create repeating digit patterns?

  • joeknockz
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Graduate How many permutations fix at least one element for fixed n?

  • jostpuur
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Graduate What is the Distribution of Primes in Relation to Important Numbers?

  • greeniguana00
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Undergrad Solving the Inequation: How to Find the Solution Set

  • fishingspree2
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Undergrad What does the ff mean in the index?

  • quasar987
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Undergrad Where to find original works by mathematicians and physicists

  • qspeechc
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High School Simplifying -3x^5y^2/6x

  • Holocene
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Undergrad Finding the equation of a parabola in 3d space

  • Infil
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Undergrad If 5<x+3<7 does this imply |x+3|<7 ?

  • coverband
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Graduate Math/ Economic brain teaser - due to the credit crisis

  • SavvyAA3
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Undergrad If |2/x| = y does 1 = |x/2|y ?

  • coverband
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High School Does Changing Alphanumeric Passwords Frequently Deter Random Hacking Attempts?

  • Loren Booda
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High School Can u gave me some examples of injective function.

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High School Rubik's cube speed cubing tutorials and strategy

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High School Sin3x - sinx = 0 (for x greater than 0 but less than 360)

  • Rush147
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Graduate Maths: Trustworthy Tool or Questionable Map?

  • John Richard
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High School Can 9.99 Really Equal 10? An Analysis of the Math"

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Undergrad How do HELOC and refinancing strategies accelerate mortgage payoff?

  • dtevol
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High School Finding the odd ball among 12 with a balance scale in 3 weighings

  • Xalos
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How much time sciencists spending on math?

  • fermio
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Gift ideas for a mathematician who loves math art and physics

  • TacomaLuv
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Undergrad Is My Mathematical Induction on the Inequality Correct?

  • ngluth
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Undergrad Solving for t in a Trig Sin Function

  • Sparky_
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Graduate Is Pure Mathematics the Only True Form of Mathematical Study?

  • DavidSmith
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Graduate What optimisation method to use?

  • makc
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Undergrad Non-piecewise function with range in (0,1)

  • rbzima
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Undergrad Finding the remainder when a polynomial is divided by (x-1)(x-2)

  • Xalos
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How can I improve my math skills?

  • Rossinole
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Graduate Proving the Relationship Between Pi and 1/9

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Undergrad How does infinite descent prove the irrationality of \sqrt{2}?

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Undergrad Finding components of the electromagnetic field strength vector?

  • amolv06
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Undergrad Geometic Series that sums to circle?

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High School Can two irrational surds add up to another irrational surd?

  • dodo
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High School What is Completing the Square and How Does it Solve Quadratic Equations?

  • _Mayday_
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Undergrad Product of the first n primes and add 1

  • ooellis
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Undergrad How can I find the angle for a combined SHM graph without using a calculator?

  • sadhu
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High School Starting an online study group for mathematics starting with set theory

  • IamNameless
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Graduate Meaningless sinusoidal wave?

  • Mr. Tambourine Man
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High School What Defines a 'Distance from...' Graph?

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High School Simple Algebra Division question

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Undergrad How Can You Prove Famous Mathematical Equations?

  • Dafe
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Graduate Theory like coordinate geometry

  • sadhu
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Graduate How does category theory link group theory and topology?

  • Shaun Culver
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High School Find the missing term in the sequence -3, 0, 26, 252

  • cc123
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High School Solving a Fractional Equation: x/y=3/5

  • santa
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Graduate Sum of the Inverse of Odd Polynomials up to 2007

  • santa
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Undergrad Learning Maths on Your Own: Advice and Resources

  • IamNameless
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Graduate Inverse Fourier Transform of X(w): Real Values for x(t)

  • hula
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High School Solving Quadratic Equations: 3 Formulas, 3 Methods

  • MathsIsPoo
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High School Finding the Right Book for Vectors at High School Level

  • sadhu
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High School Basic Notation Q's: x, y, z, u, f(x)

  • The_ArtofScience
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Undergrad Where are proofs of Descartes rule of signs found?

  • symbolipoint
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Undergrad How many hands did Brian shake at the party?

  • K Sengupta
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High School Mathematical definition of direction?

  • sadhu
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High School Car and train crossing river at different times

  • Holocene
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High School When do I need a better calculator for intermediate algebra?

  • Holocene
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Undergrad Is there a proof that equal ratios of triangle sides implies similarity?

  • disregardthat
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Undergrad X,Y Coordinates Circle, Different Plane

  • MathFlop
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High School Midnight Tutor calculus video site

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High School Is a 3-D object with three faces possible?

  • EnumaElish
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Math Brian Teaser I thought of

  • Diffy
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Undergrad What are the solutions to these diaphontine equations?

  • Sam_
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Undergrad Prove ABC is isosceles given equal angle bisector segments

  • jdavel
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Undergrad Proof of Commandino's theorem on tetrahedron medians

  • wowolala
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High School Domain notation for f(x) = √(2x² + 25) + 1

  • garyljc
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Can Geometry and Topology Spark Excitement in the Unenthused?

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Undergrad Is the logarithm product rule unique to logarithms?

  • jordipg
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Graduate Hypersphere to Hypercube volume ratio

  • lock-down
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Graduate Is anybody doing exercises from The Road to Reality?

  • Shaun Culver
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Graduate Can someone explain what these questions are asking?

  • rbzima
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Undergrad Solving Prime p Equation - x²+px-444p = 0

  • nonequilibrium
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High School How do you graph algorithmic functions?

  • Projector
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High School What Are the Coefficients in a Cubic Sequence Formula?

  • sara_87
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Undergrad Given p and q are positve real numbers and 1/p +1/q = 1..

  • rsa58
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High School How to Solve Equations with Unknown Exponents?

  • foxyman20
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Graduate The Importance of Intellectual Pursuit in Mathematics

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