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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Solve the IQ Test: Find the Missing Number in These Equations

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High School How do I solve 320+(x*y)=x*z for x in Excel?

  • wasya152
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High School How do I simplify n(n+1)/2 + n+1?

  • helpm3pl3ase
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Undergrad Irrational polynomial equation

  • ciel
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Undergrad Find Best Quadratic Bezier Curve Fit for Points

  • temp
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Graduate Unimaginably huge number, No jokes

  • Gib Z
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Undergrad How Can You Prove <)APB+<)CPD=180' in a Base-Quadrilateral Pyramid?

  • menager31
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Undergrad Linear function (difficult for me, SAT Math II level)

  • rainyrabbit
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High School How to read/spell/pronounce/say math or physical calculus in English?

  • PseudoTensor
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High School How do you apply sum, difference, and multiple angle trig identities?

  • tanisha89
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Undergrad Looking For a little History on the Hyperbolic Functions

  • Saladsamurai
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Turning a Sphere Inside Out: A Video Tutorial

  • Ratzinger
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Graduate Thought of 2 Difficult Math Problems

  • Izzhov
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Graduate Closed-form solution for a_n = √(2+a_{n-1}), a_0 = √3

  • daveyinaz
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Undergrad The Strange Occurrence of Pi Everywhere

  • Mindscrape
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Graduate What Strategy Saves the Most Prisoners?

  • qspeechc
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Undergrad Deserted Island Math Challenge: Solve for the Coconuts

  • Hanae4fun
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High School Trig Problem: Find Exact Trig Function Values of Θ in Quadrant IV

  • tnatna
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Which (elementary mathematics) constant is the most badd-ass?

  • futurebird
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Undergrad Partitioning a Cube into Unequal Size Cubes: Can it be Done?

  • futurebird
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Undergrad Function Differences: f and f(n) vs. (f \circ g)(n)

  • Swapnil
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Undergrad Calculating Angle ACB in a Circle Given Point B and Angle from Point A

  • JonasB
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Graduate Volume Bound By Multiple Solids

  • NullSpaceMan
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How can I get my husband interested in learning calculus?

  • futurebird
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Undergrad Proving the Relationship Between Odd Primes and the Sum of Squares

  • Werg22
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High School Brain Teaser: Solve Chocolate Bar Puzzle in Min Breaks

  • fernanroy
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Undergrad Three people chasing each other in a triangle at constant velocity

  • netstrider
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Graduate Spacecraft vs Alien on a spherical planet

  • magic_castle32
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High School I think I trisected an angle. SERIOUSLY.

  • 111111
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Undergrad If x²+ax+1 divides 2x³-16x+b, find a and b

  • evanbirch
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Undergrad Solving for Levels in a Binary Lattice - Understanding Arithmetic Series

  • rwinston
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Should I take this class as a last-year undergraduate?

  • Dragonfall
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Graduate How to determine Normal Vector of two colliding edges?

  • danong
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High School Why can't I split a fraction with subtraction in the numerator?

  • AbedeuS
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Graduate Quadratic bezier problem

  • makc
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Undergrad Can These Points Form a Square in Geometric Constructions?

  • heyo12
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High School Solve tan(30)=(sin(theta))/(1+cos(theta)) Without a Graph

  • trajan22
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Undergrad Treasure hunt with gallows and two trees but no gallows

  • jackiefrost
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High School Can You Solve the Bridge Troll Puzzle?

  • john1108
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Why do people find math boring?

  • pivoxa15
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Undergrad Difference between equivalence and equality with functions

  • ravern
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Undergrad Which definition of the arccotangent function is correct?

  • out of whack
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Undergrad Finding the sum of a Fourier series from part 2

  • VooDoo
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Undergrad Trigometric functions - Inverse/Recriprocal

  • AbedeuS
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High School Word problems and Linear systems.

  • Ryan C
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High School How do I write 5+10+17+26 in sigma notation?

  • 123mathguy
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The answer to US declining math scores

  • marcus
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High School Math teacher looking for modeling tool

  • Quantumduck
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Undergrad Find the equation of a ellipse given the foci. (1,0) (3,4)

  • Mary89
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Graduate Does this forum include euclidean geometry?

  • mathwonk
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High School Finding Number Relations in Tables - Steven Wu

  • wustvn
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3 Dimensional Construction Program?

  • rbzima
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High School Where can I find curve sketching tutorials for beginners?

  • steeve_wai
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Do You Find Geometrical Optics Frustrating?

  • ice109
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Undergrad Struggling with Discrete Math? Here's What to Do

  • Servo888
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Undergrad What is the Best Method to Find the Peak Point of a Quadratic Bezier Curve?

  • temp
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Undergrad Need a strategy for inverting a function

  • MCarroll
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High School Is 0.000...01 the closest positive number to zero?

  • kurushio95
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Graduate What Are Your Thoughts on These Mathematics Books?

  • Diffy
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High School How to rationalize the numberator?

  • dtcool2003
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Undergrad Need a review on Complicated explonential math

  • Oblio
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Graduate Proposition needed to be proven

  • Werg22
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Undergrad Proving the Subset Sum Divisible by n

  • daniel_i_l
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Where Can I Find a Large Trig Identities Poster for My Dorm?

  • ehrenfest
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High School How do you quickly check if a large number is prime?

  • Haunted Physt
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Graduate Least squares cubic through first and last data points

  • hotvette
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Chat Here - Ask and Answer Questions

  • tomcenjerrym
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Undergrad How to determine when a function changes sign?

  • hanson
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Undergrad Who knows the Guldin-Pappus theoreme?

  • negri
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Undergrad How to prove the irrationality of an expression

  • bjgawp
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Undergrad Contact area between two concentric cylinders

  • mhl
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Graduate What is the Power Spectrum of a Markov Chain?

  • seang
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Undergrad How to find functions describing physical phenomena

  • neg_ion13
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Undergrad Are there books or websites on fuzzy number theory?

  • praharmitra
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High School Calculate Lowest Interest on Different Loans

  • spynjr
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Graduate The largest rational less than sqrt(10)

  • onthetopo
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Graduate How can I make a tautological conclusion from these premises?

  • ETuten
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Undergrad Why do non-integer powers fail in graphing x^x?

  • tony873004
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Undergrad Transposing intervals in fuzzy arithmetic

  • praharmitra
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Undergrad How Do You Tackle Complex Vector Math Problems?

  • asd1249jf
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High School Solve Algebra Inequality: $\frac 1{3x^2-x-2}<0$

  • Air
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Graduate Statistician analyzes paranormal predictions

  • Ivan Seeking
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Undergrad Is R(P+Q) for This Polynomial Problem 15?

  • camilus
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Undergrad Is an Infinite Sum of Rational Numbers Always Rational?

  • captain
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High School Is 1,9,25,49,81,121 a Sequence or Series?

  • ArielGenesis
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Graduate Solving (-2)^n = 16 using logarithms of negative numbers

  • prasannapakkiam
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Graduate Solving the cyclic system x^5=5y^3-4z with symmetry

  • menager31
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High School How Can I Write an Absolute Value Function for the Outline of the Khufu Pyramid?

  • uyenchristine
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High School Binary numbers (fundamental) question

  • tomcenjerrym
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Graduate Why no foundations of maths in Mellienium problems?

  • pivoxa15
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High School Can a Math Training Software Improve Your Mathematical Skills?

  • Dissonance in E
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High School Piecewise function for engraving costs on pewter mugs

  • uyenchristine
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High School Solving Trigonometry Problem: 2 Variables, 2 Equations

  • Champ07
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A Mathematician's Apology. great read

  • camilus
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Undergrad Examples of nearly identical simple expressions differing in later digits

  • drpizza
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High School Is there a free graph plotting software for maths functions?

  • rela
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High School What is the difference between SIN and SINH?

  • tomcenjerrym
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Undergrad Approximation of a Circle's Circumference

  • phi-lin good
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High School The fly and train math problem

  • camilus
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High School Solve the following equation x^2 – x < 0

  • tomcenjerrym
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