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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What is the Correct Pronunciation of L'Hospital's Rule?

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Defining Success: What Does it Mean?

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Undergrad Simple equation, but I dont know how to solve for x

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Graduate Functions that introduce new degrees of freedom?

  • Loud Red
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Graduate Formulae for Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, and Perturbation Theory

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Undergrad Can a Cube Be Cut into Smaller Cubes of the Same Size?

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Graduate What is the Process to Decrypt Ciphertexts Encrypted with the Same One Time Pad?

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High School Finding equations for exponential, linear, inverse, absolute value, and periodic models

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High School Proof of x^{3/2} = \sqrt{x^{3}} is a typo?

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Undergrad Math & Science: Can Theories be Proven with Math?

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High School Surface area of a cube with the length of each edge equal to x+1

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Undergrad Fourier transform for Discrete signal

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Undergrad How to Simplify Trigonometric Expressions?

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Graduate Cubic with three real irrational roots.

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Graduate Any good sites for learning math?

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High School Is this pre algebra problem correctly solved?

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Graduate Mathematics and unprovable assumptions

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High School Why Does n^0=1? Understanding the Exponent Rule in Math

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Undergrad Functions with x in different base.

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High School Is This Geometry Problem Solvable Using Variables?

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Graduate Possible to visualize anything other than the 3 spatial dimensions?

  • Universe_Man
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High School Solving the Age Difference Puzzle: Carol & Father

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High School If 0 = 1, does this mean that 0 = 1?

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High School How to Find X: Simple Steps for Solving Conversion Problems | Lowgear

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Graduate How can programming-based learning enhance mathematical understanding and rigor?

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Undergrad Avg Distance Truck Travels in Corn Field of Area n

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Undergrad Sum Of Products Notation: Is It Correct?

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Undergrad Parametric Equations: Exploring the Power of Analytical Geometry

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High School Do Math Trick Books Improve Problem-Solving Skills?

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Math Textbooks: Error-Filled & Irritating?

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High School The Meaning of Dividing an Area by a Length

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Graduate Connect the Dots: Prove 2 Line Segments from Red/Blue Points

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Graduate Fitting a quadratic with unknown phase shift parameter p

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High School Uncovering the Mystery of Pi's Value

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Graduate What is the pattern in the zeta function for consecutive even numbers?

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Undergrad Designing an Efficient Number System: What Factors Should Be Considered?

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High School A4 Divided in 2 Columns: Metric System

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High School Finding GCF of 3 Terms: 102k^5m^2, 51k^4m, 153k^2m^2

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X^(n-1) = 0, what does x equal ?

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Graduate System of equations difficulty

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Undergrad Max amount of different bridge distributions?

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High School How to tell whether a function is positive or negative?

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Undergrad Apostol's Calculus I-III: Is It Worth the Price?

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High School Solving Square Problems: Find the Patterns & Fill In

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Undergrad What is the inverse of the function

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Choosing a serious name for a custom number system

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High School How Can We Improve Multiplication Skills?

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Graduate Alternate Treatment of Infinity

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Undergrad Find a Book About Prime Number Distribution

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Graduate The Golden Ball & the Oxford Professors

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Graduate Why is mathematics so ridiculously effective?

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High School Why Don't Rectangle Diagonals Bisect Angles?

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High School What Number Should You Write to Win the 2/3rds Average Math Riddle?

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High School Formula for diameter of a circle

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Graduate Can Geometry Exist Beyond Our Physical Reality?

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High School Formulas for Series: Connect Patterns with Math Equation

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Undergrad Solving simultaneous inverse trig equations with arctan and arccos

  • eldrick
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Undergrad Is There a Faster Way to Check the Diagonal of a Matrix for All 1s?

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Undergrad Analytical solutions of cubic and quartic equations

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Graduate A nice identity, in need of a proof.

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Undergrad Solving 246.25 sin x - 676.58 cos x = -27768.42

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High School Beginner Seeking Guidance ( Need to sharpen my mind )

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Graduate What is the solution to the solid angle of coffee brain teaser?

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I am a born mathematician (if my myers-briggs result is anything to go by)

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Graduate How can the sum of reciprocals be derived from the product of primes?

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High School Typing Equations: LaTeX or Other Editors?

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High School How to mentaly get answers at once when given in powers?

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Undergrad What are the possible values of x in this geometric series?

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High School Construct 4-Digit Number: Greatest to Smallest

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Undergrad Proving OG = 1/3(OA + OB + OC) in Triangles | Step-by-Step Explanation

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High School Why is Division by Zero Not Possible?

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Graduate Convergent matrice=divergent constant ?

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High School Can Trigonometry Be Applied to Circles with a Radius Other Than 1?

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Undergrad Is a complete graph meaningful ?

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Graduate What Does the Separation of Parameters in Pauli Matrices Notation Mean?

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Undergrad How Does Binomial Expansion Work for Rational Indices?

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Undergrad Equation for number placement in Sudoku-like grid

  • zeb
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High School What is the measure of each interior angle for a regular triangle?

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High School Calculating Altitude Length from Point to Line

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High School What are the properties of parallelograms regarding diagonals?

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High School There exists or not exists a natural number

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Graduate Understanding 0/0: The Undefined Concept in Energy Momentum Relation

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Undergrad Can This Complex Mathematical Equation Be Simplified?

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What is (S+C)(B+F)/(T-C) Equation?

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High School How to Solve a System with Two Equations and Two Unknowns?

  • Raza
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Graduate Does an analogous idea of energy exist and satisfy conservation?

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High School Master Factoring Patterns: Ace Your Test Tomorrow with These Simple Steps!"

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Graduate I really hate the rigor in math

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And you thought your homework was hard

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Undergrad Fitting an inverse quadratic curve

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Graduate Equation Fitting: Seeking Insight to Meet Requirements

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Undergrad How Would a U-Boat Captain Calculate the Angle to Fire a Torpedo at a Tanker?

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Undergrad Possible webpage title: What are the Known Patterns in Prime Numbers?

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Undergrad Fulcrum on a Circle Dock: Calculate Distance from Bulkhead

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Undergrad Find the area of trapezoid circumscribed about a circle?

  • Yuki
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Undergrad Possible title: Why must -a*-b NOT equal only either +ab or -ab?

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Looking for quotes on sequences, and fractals

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Undergrad How can Pete solve a logarithmic problem using the Change of Base Formula?

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High School Understanding Ceil and Floor Functions

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High School Why Does Reflecting a Point Twice Across Parallel Lines Double the Distance?

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