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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Graduate What Values of R Yield Multiple Solutions to 2^P-3^Q = R?

  • K Sengupta
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Math/Physics Problem Solving: Intelectual Orgasm

  • student85
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Undergrad Can pi be valued mathematicly?

  • TuviaDaCat
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High School Understanding C(n,1) in Discrete Math: Solving the Mystery of C(n,1) = 1

  • abbey gamble
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Undergrad Naming the Solutions for x tan(x) = k: Inventing Our Own Notations?

  • ianbell
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Undergrad Binomial Expansion Question Driving Me Mad

  • demon8991
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High School Solve Abu Kamil's Algebra Puzzle from 9th/10th Century

  • AKG
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Graduate The Solution To The Hardest Logic Puzzle Ever

  • gravenewworld
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Undergrad Calcing length of object using trig

  • DaveC426913
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Graduate What is a coefficient of order unity?

  • tony873004
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High School Symbols are used instead of an equal sign

  • tony873004
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Graduate Triangle Problem: Proving DC=AC

  • raul_l
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High School Need Tips To Improve Speed and Accuracy (Test Taking)

  • jonneh
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Undergrad Can All Functions Be Parameterized?

  • darkar
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Why do mathematics handbooks on Amazon cost so much?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Graduate Solving x^x = a*x with Lambert W Function

  • Swapnil
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Graduate Evaluating a complex expression with infinity and imaginary units

  • AlbertEinstein
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Undergrad Calculating Fill Time for a Cylindrical Grow-Out Tank | Water Flow Question

  • majin
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Undergrad Asymptotes as the lines y=x an y=-x

  • Dogtanian
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Undergrad How Long Does It Take to Fill an Aquaculture System Using a Pipe?

  • majin
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High School Microsoft Calculator: What is the Exp Function Doing?

  • Singularis
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Brain Teaser: A Novel Without "Ease"?

  • wolram
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Undergrad Solve x: Algebraically | x^3*e^(-a/x)=b

  • Swapnil
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Undergrad An efficient algorith to evaluate exp(A)

  • Karlisbad
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How to attack an unknown problem.

  • AlbertEinstein
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Undergrad Rotation of a point about vectors

  • Bucky
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Undergrad Overcoming Algebra Struggles: Is Math My Downfall?

  • 7longhorn
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Undergrad What is the Latest Online Function Evaluation Tool in Physics?

  • LPHY
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High School Is 0.999... really equal to 1?

  • Dragonfall
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Graduate Integer Solutions of sqrt(p) = q (1964 times)

  • K Sengupta
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Graduate Really hard Brain teaser I with.

  • Gelsamel Epsilon
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Graduate Proving Hard Inequalities for Acute Angles and Trigonometric Functions

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Undergrad Calculus I Class Struggle: How Can Someone Have an A?

  • moose
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Undergrad Cool 2-D functions for graphing

  • LPHY
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Undergrad Can You Solve the Mystery of the Numbered Street in Louvain?

  • murshid_islam
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High School Order of transformations when graphing x(4-t/2) from x(t)

  • kolycholy
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High School Greatest Integer Function Problem

  • Lobdell
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High School Roots & Product of ax^2 + bx + c = 0

  • rhule009
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High School Division by Zero - Can it be Done?

  • Shahil
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Undergrad Compute String Difference: Minimize Inserts/Deletes

  • 0rthodontist
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High School Do Angles in Triangles Ensure Equality of Heights?

  • lo2
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Undergrad Can you solve Ubi-Ubi's Ruby riddle?

  • petery2k562
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High School How Can I Solve This PreCalculus Problem Using Natural Logarithms?

  • sh86
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Undergrad How does Napier's logarithm make computing powers easier without calculus?

  • Loren Booda
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Undergrad Does \tan\frac{\theta}{2} equal \frac{\sin\theta}{1+\cos\theta}?

  • bob1182006
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Help with a boolean problem

  • krispiekr3am
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Undergrad Is the Fractal Perimeter Infinite but Area Finite?

  • Gib Z
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Undergrad How does y = (x³+1)² transform to y = (x³/8 + 1)²?

  • bjgawp
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Undergrad Solving Modular Equations with Multiple Variables

  • krispiekr3am
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Graduate Operations with infinites and zero and etc.

  • Born2Perform
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Undergrad Largest quadrilateral in a circle?

  • jnorman
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Undergrad Solve for a,b,c,d: Hints & Tips

  • AlbertEinstein
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High School Deductive Reasoning Q: Occupations & Dress Colors

  • darcy77
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Undergrad Calculating data points on a graph

  • Undernet
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4Fun:Worst/Best Notations in Mathematics

  • Swapnil
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High School What Ages Solve the Postmen's Riddle?

  • Evo
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High School Math Education: A Better Understanding of the "Why"

  • chrisdimassi
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High School What Are the Measurements for 3 Plys of Veneer on a 7 7/8 Cylinder Mold?

  • jetdob
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High School Cosine Rule , what good is it ?

  • junior_J
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Graduate The never ending question: which books?

  • jordi
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Undergrad Solve the Remainder Theorem with x^2-4x^2+3

  • emily79
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High School How can I assign colors to crystals based on a simple algebraic formula?

  • sean123
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Graduate What Are the Possible Solutions for These Divisibility Questions?

  • AlbertEinstein
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High School How do I use the power function on a Casio fx-85MS calculator?

  • barry@white23.wanado
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Undergrad Factoring (n+1)! - 1 + (n+1)(n+1)! Step-by-Step

  • L²Cc
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High School Factoring Problem: Solving x(xsquared-1)(xsquared-1)=0

  • DethRose
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Undergrad How Can I Program Target Motion Analysis Considering 360 Degrees?

  • thomas576
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High School What is the square root of i^2

  • murshid_islam
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Graduate Zeno's Dichotomy and Cantor Set

  • chaoseverlasting
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High School When do you use plus/minus signs with roots?

  • AznBoi
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High School How Can You Solve a 4th Grade Prime Number Multiplication Puzzle?

  • go2cnavy
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Undergrad Mathematicians & Big O, Big Omega: Usage & Context

  • Swapnil
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Graduate Decomposition of a nonconvex polygon

  • SGT
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High School Can You Solve One-to-One Functions Algebraically?

  • AznBoi
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High School Solve the Brain Teaser: 40 Heads, 100 Legs - How Many Kids and Dogs?

  • GraphicSpaz
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High School Solving Football Game Situation: True or False?

  • le_boucher
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Undergrad Greedy Algorithm & Optimal Coin Change

  • CRGreathouse
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Undergrad What is the Relationship Between Trig Functions and Vector Constants?

  • flashgordon2!
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Undergrad Can We Solve for 15 Variables Using Only 10 Equations?

  • mubashirmansoor
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High School What is the mistake in this proof?

  • murshid_islam
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Graduate 3D shapes with perfect polygons

  • scott_alexsk
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High School Cant remember how to use formula

  • lostit
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Undergrad Sinusoidal graphs (y=sinx and y=cosx equations)

  • becca_j
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Undergrad What is the role of optimization in commercial aircraft scheduling?

  • lo2
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High School Sigma sign in chemistry vs math

  • lo2
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High School Pre alg. I'm feeling pretty dumb about now.

  • bewilderee
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Graduate Proving n2 - 19n + 89 is Not a Perfect Square for n>11

  • murshid_islam
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Undergrad What are some resources and tips for improving my understanding of mathematics?

  • jhe1984
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Undergrad Mastering Modular Arithmetic: Proving a2 ≡ 0 (mod n) with Expert Tips

  • murshid_islam
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  • Poll Poll

What is your favorite field of math?

  • gravenewworld
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Undergrad Is 0.999... equal to 1?

  • sublime
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High School Confusion with very basic algebra

  • quasar987
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High School Family of quadratic functions?

  • mathman100
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Undergrad Is Infinity Truly Limitless or Does It Have Boundaries?

  • Skhandelwal
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Graduate All encompasing mathematics flowchart

  • silverdiesel
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Undergrad Polar Axis: Meaning & Significance

  • pivoxa15
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Graduate What's the correct term for it?

  • zef
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Graduate Operator O in Physics: Definition & Uses

  • pivoxa15
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High School Graphing a Quadratic Equation: Zooming In & Out

  • physicsuser
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Undergrad Solving Cos(2πx)Sin(2πx) & Its Multiplied Variation

  • kolycholy
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