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Graduate How Common is the Incompleteness Phenomenon?
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High School Relationship of Y^2=f(x) and Y=f(x)
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High School Is subtraction commutative and consistent with other mathematical operations?
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What happened to the iconic Maths Tower at Manchester University?
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Why Celebrate Pi Approximation Day on 22/7?
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Was Cantor Actually Wrong?
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Undergrad Exponential equation-Lambert function?
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Undergrad Does itex a^(1/(2)^1/2) make sense?
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English Math Books for 15-16 Yr Olds: How Many Years?
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Undergrad Is it Correct to Divide Both Angles by 2 in Trigonometry?
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Undergrad What is Godel's Theorem and Why Should I Care?
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Graduate Equation of a Line: Solving Complex & Real Parts for x, y
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What is the distance within a point and why is it important to discuss?
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Inequalities Help Fix Tex Error
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Serge Lang multivariable calculus
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Graduate Practical effects if it is proved that P=NP
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Interacting with people after lots of math
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Graduate Will studying fourier analysis prepare one for string theory and QP?
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Undergrad What is the simplest curve that fits this data?
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Undergrad Efficient Calculation Techniques for Common Mathematical Functions
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Math Practise For Entrance Tests.
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Graduate What Does the Number Devil Teach About Spherical Geometry?
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