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 Solve SAT Problem: How Many Angstroms Equal 1 Micron?

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High School Number of circles within a circle

  • Rade
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A Different Sort of Arithmetic

  • mbrmbrg
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Undergrad Geometric sequence, determining the value of the first term

  • tug187
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Graduate Nim Game: Find Proof for D > A, E > B, F > C

  • unscientific
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High School Is the Superdokey Puzzle the Ultimate Brain Teaser?

  • Andre
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Undergrad Mastering Math Contest Questions: Tips, Resources, and Strategies

  • bjgawp
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Undergrad Are proofs essential in understanding mathematics in physics?

  • Schrodinger's Dog
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Graduate Linear Polynomials: Applications in Integer Programming & Pattern Recognition

  • nworm
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Undergrad Solving the Fallacy of Zero Divided by Zero

  • mubashirmansoor
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Undergrad Solving Inequalities with Exponential Functions

  • verty
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High School How to Simplify (2n-1)? Any Takes?

  • marc.morcos
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High School Explaining Why (-1)(-1)=1 in College Algebra

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Graduate Which areas of mathematics are considered the hardest?

  • pivoxa15
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High School How to Simplify Exponential Expressions with Fractions?

  • Swapnil
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High School Online 3D Graph View of 2-Variable Functions

  • tehno
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Undergrad Can 0=1? The Math Behind the Assumption

  • mcfetridges
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High School Why were Imaginary numbers invented

  • daster
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Undergrad Proving 2^n < n without Equality: Why Ask?

  • pivoxa15
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Graduate Can Any Triangle Be Similar to a Closed Curve on a Plane?

  • Loren Booda
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High School What Determines the Orbit of a Planet?

  • hawaiidude
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Listen to Dollars and Cents by Verizon Math

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Verizon's mathematical error in promotional calculation

  • EL
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High School Summing Gradually Changing Numbers

  • M40
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Undergrad Proving 2XZ=Y(X+Z) with A,B,X,Y,Z

  • atotoarere
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What is the algebraic trick that makes 1 equal 2?

  • Tido611
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Undergrad The new number nullity. A great discovery?

  • sharp
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Undergrad Solving for x in -ln((1/sin x)+(1/tan x))=-0.926

  • Dr Game
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Graduate Pascal Triangle: The Negative Side

  • krateesh
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Undergrad Shortest Path for Spider to Capture Fly in 12x30 Room

  • dontdisturbmycircles
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High School Can You Solve the Mystery of the Mislabelled Boxes?

  • dontdisturbmycircles
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Undergrad Efficient Solutions for Fractional Polynomial Equations

  • ACLerok
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Undergrad Algebra's Related Rates examples

  • symbolipoint
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Undergrad Find the Roots of Your Order 4 Polynom - Get Instant Results!

  • yetar
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High School Learn Math without Taking Courses: A Beginner's Guide

  • Gramsci
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High School Solving Soh Cah Toa: Understand & Find Angles and Sides

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Undergrad What is the angle of rotation for a parabola given its vertex and equation?

  • chaoseverlasting
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Graduate Quantum Algorithm: Implementing Shor's & Finding Simpler Algorithms

  • Atomos
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Graduate What are some paradoxes in mathematics?

  • NeutronStar
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U of Reading Prof on Divide by 0

  • cscott
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Undergrad Why Does Asin(ax)+Bcos(ax) Create a Sinusoidal Wave?

  • mtanti
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Undergrad How can I efficiently calculate all possible permutations of an array?

  • yetar
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Thanks for the Help, Got It Sorted!

  • Jack Jiang
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Graduate Decoding RSA Problem: How to Crack Public Exponent and Modulo N

  • Galileo
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Undergrad Mathematics Learning: Visualising for Success

  • verty
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What is the history of calculating Pi with random objects?

  • Apost8
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Graduate How Do You Calculate the Square of Eccentricity for a Rotated Ellipse?

  • chaoseverlasting
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High School Calculating Exponents and Roots for Beginners

  • shortd81
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Undergrad How can the angle bisector theorem be used to locate the incentre of a triangle?

  • logic19
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Undergrad What are Some Non-Repeating Chaotic Decimals in Natural Numbers?

  • Chaos' lil bro Order
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Undergrad Results of Today's Math Competition

  • Doom of Doom
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Graduate Calculus, Analysis and other stuff

  • courtrigrad
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Undergrad Best book to learn some maths methods?

  • aeroboyo
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Graduate Notes on a Variety of Math Topics

  • courtrigrad
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High School Solve Strange Function: Find the Equation

  • mubashirmansoor
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Undergrad .Solve Einstein's Quiz: Who Owns the Fish?

  • imperium2600
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Undergrad How to determine a function f(x) with only knowing input/output?

  • mtanti
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High School Secant Origin: How Did the Word Get its Name?

  • Animal
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High School Factorial Question | Solve k(n-1)! Equation

  • TheRobsterUK
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Undergrad How can I calculate rotation angles from a 3D vector without a rotation matrix?

  • 112358
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High School Examples of proofs involving geometrical forms

  • blumfeld0
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Graduate Can a Unit Square be Covered with Six Squares of Side Length Less than 1/2?

  • julien
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Undergrad Euler's Equation: A sign from god?

  • Jin314159
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The Math You Don't Learn is Harder Still

  • twisting_edge
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Graduate Solving a Power Series Question: X = yt/2(sinh yt + sin yt/cosh yt - cos yt)

  • tone999
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Vector Algebra & Analitic Geometry in Space

  • rigon
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Undergrad What is the best way to prepare for core maths subjects in university?

  • pivoxa15
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High School Math Definition: Inclusive & Exclusive

  • hkhero
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High School How can you easily multiply large numbers like 1538x483?

  • Domino83
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Undergrad IQ Test Questions: Odd One Out, Amicable Numbers & Teasers

  • Fizziks_Fan
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Is Math Flawless or Can it be Wrong?

  • Chronos
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Undergrad Changing periods. Very confusing

  • samh
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Undergrad Why Is Math So Fascinating?

  • ShawnD
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High School Solve Sat Math: Find # Passengers on Bus Now

  • hkhero
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Undergrad Just wondering about x^y = y^x

  • Sink41
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Graduate Roots Of Unity - Is It Primitive?

  • Sane
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How can I attract more students to join our high school math club?

  • jacinda10
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Euler was pronounced with a long u sound

  • GeoMike
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High School Equation Solutions: How to Find Solutions for (6-2x-2y=0)

  • kingyof2thejring
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High School Calculating Angle Between 3D Vectors: A & B

  • Karla
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Graduate Discrete Weighted Transform - A Primitive Nth Root of Unity

  • Sane
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High School What's the Algorithm Behind This Easy Mental Multiplication Trick?

  • abdo375
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Math quiz from queendom.com

  • Evo
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Find the Perfect Math Program for Your Formulas!

  • Pirang
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High School Solving for L in two linear equations

  • i-love-physics
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High School Did You Know About This Neat Number Trick?

  • sherlockjones
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Undergrad Exam Puzzle: Will it be Disadvantageous for Jane?

  • K Sengupta
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Undergrad Inverse Calculator: Find Complex Representations of Numbers

  • CRGreathouse
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Undergrad Mensa Triangle Problem - Seeking Answers

  • chriswall89@hotmail.
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Undergrad Writing an integer as the sum of powers of phi

  • BSMSMSTMSPHD
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Undergrad Finding the last term in sequence with a_n = log₂(a_{n-1})

  • murshid_islam
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Undergrad Comparing Payment Plans: Calculating Months Needed

  • nickenrite
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Graduate Is NP-Complete Harder to Solve than NP-Hard?

  • jetoso
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High School How can I find the values of b and c in a trinomial using factoring?

  • DaveC426913
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What Are Some Top Websites for Learning Mathematics?

  • chemonjo
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Undergrad Proving 1+5+9+...+(4n+1)=(n+1)(2n+1) by induction

  • McFlea
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High School A really big stem and leaf plot?

  • kappcity06
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Undergrad Smoothing/Filtering Data from Analog to Digital Converter

  • j777
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Undergrad What Makes Mandlebrot and Julia Sets Fascinating in Fractal Mathematics?

  • Hyperreality
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Undergrad Mastering Signal Functions: Expert Answers to Your Questions

  • kevin_obl
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