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 Irrational polynomial equation

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Undergrad Find Best Quadratic Bezier Curve Fit for Points

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Graduate Unimaginably huge number, No jokes

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

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

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

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High School Understanding Trig Identities: Sum and Diff. & Multiple Angle

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Undergrad Looking For a little History on the Hyperbolic Functions

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Turning a Sphere Inside Out: A Video Tutorial

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Graduate Thought of 2 Difficult Math Problems

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Graduate Solving Recurrence Relation: a_n = \sqrt{2+a_{n-1}}, a_0 = \sqrt{3}

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Undergrad The Strange Occurrence of Pi Everywhere

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Graduate What Strategy Saves the Most Prisoners?

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Undergrad Deserted Island Math Challenge: Solve for the Coconuts

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

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

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

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

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

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Graduate Volume Bound By Multiple Solids

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Tricking Husband into Learning Calculus: A Math Conversation with Your Spouse

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

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

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Undergrad Math Problem: Solving a Triangular Chase with Constant Velocity

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Graduate Spacecraft vs Alien on a spherical planet

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High School I think I trisected an angle. SERIOUSLY.

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Undergrad Polynomial Factors: Find a & b | Math Problem

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

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Undergrad Deciding to Take a Class: Is It Worth It?

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

  • danong
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High School Basic: Misunderstanding of some division concepts

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Graduate Quadratic bezier problem

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Undergrad Can These Points Form a Square in Geometric Constructions?

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

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Undergrad Finding Treasure with a Gallows & Two Trees

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High School Can You Solve the Bridge Troll Puzzle?

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Maths Not Boring: Reasons & Solutions

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Undergrad Difference between equivalence and equality with functions

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Undergrad Which definition of the arccotangent function is correct?

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Undergrad Understanding Fourier Series: Solving a Tricky Question with Step-by-Step Guide

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Undergrad Trigometric functions - Inverse/Recriprocal

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High School Word problems and Linear systems.

  • Ryan C
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High School Sigma Notation Help: 5+10+17+26

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The answer to US declining math scores

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High School Math teacher looking for modeling tool

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

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Graduate Does this forum include euclidean geometry?

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High School Finding Number Relations in Tables - Steven Wu

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3 Dimensional Construction Program?

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High School Master Curve Sketching with These Comprehensive Resources | Helpful Guide

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Do You Find Geometrical Optics Frustrating?

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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

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High School Endless or Finite? 0.000...01 Closest to Zero?

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Graduate What Are Your Thoughts on These Mathematics Books?

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High School How to rationalize the numberator?

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Undergrad Need a review on Complicated explonential math

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Graduate Proposition needed to be proven

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Undergrad Proving the Subset Sum Divisible by n

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

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High School Determining Prime Numbers: Tips & Tricks

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Graduate Constrained Cubic Polynomial Fitting: A Bezier Approach?

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Chat Here - Ask and Answer Questions

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Undergrad How to determine when a function changes sign?

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Undergrad Who knows the Guldin-Pappus theoreme?

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Undergrad How to prove the irrationality of an expression

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Undergrad HELP: contact area of Cylinder inside a larger Cylinder?

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Graduate What is the Power Spectrum of a Markov Chain?

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Undergrad Functions in Calculus textbook do not reflect behavior in Nature

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Undergrad Fuzzy Number Theory: Books & Websites

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High School Calculate Lowest Interest on Different Loans

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Graduate The largest rational less than sqrt(10)

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

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

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Undergrad Fuzzy Arithmetic: Learn Basics & Solve Doubts

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

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

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Graduate Statistician analyzes paranormal predictions

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

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Undergrad Is an Infinite Sum of Rational Numbers Always Rational?

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

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Graduate Natural Logarithm of Negative Numbers

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Graduate Can Symmetry Help Us Solve Simultaneous Equations with Different Variables?

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

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High School Binary numbers (fundamental) question

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Graduate Why no foundations of maths in Mellienium problems?

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

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High School How to Calculate Engraving Costs for Pewter Mugs: An Engraving Promotion Guide

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High School Solving Trigonometry Problem: 2 Variables, 2 Equations

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A Mathematician's Apology. great read

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Undergrad Can't find a particular example: two numbers very close together

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

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High School What is the difference between SIN and SINH?

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Undergrad Approximation of a Circle's Circumference

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High School The fly and train math problem

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

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Undergrad Samples of parametric equations

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Undergrad What is undergraduate math like beyond the calculus sequence?

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Undergrad Angle between vectors that are both off set by a third vector

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