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 Factoring: F.O.I.L vs Box Method Comparison

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Undergrad Complete search about Z-transform

  • 7447
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Graduate What's the relation (IMPORTANT)?

  • TheDestroyer
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Connection between Cybernetics and Divine Proportion

  • Radix
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Undergrad Can You Help Me Find an Algorithm to Fill a Grid Without Repeating Places?

  • calluscus
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High School Polynomial Division Help - x^3 + 4x^2 - 3x - 12 & -x^3 + 75x - 250

  • hopper
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High School Is the Book Wrong? - Square Root of 4

  • Numbnut247
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High School How Do You Factorize X^4+X^3+X^2+X+1?

  • Feynman
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High School Find Intersection of x=6,y=1+6t with X & Y Axes

  • thomasrules
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Is a 16th Century Copy of Euclid's Elements a Rare Find?

  • Treadstone 71
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Undergrad Intersection of Two Lines

  • thomasrules
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High School Find a Point for x=5: Help Appreciated | Direction Vector = (0,1)

  • thomasrules
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Undergrad Find Cartesian Equation of Line: (x,y)=(4,-6) + t(8,2)

  • thomasrules
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High School Intercept question (manipulating equations)

  • mattmns
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High School Stupid, little, tiny, itsy-bitsy, yet problem-breaking

  • Blahness
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Undergrad Calculating Visibility of a Circular Structure on a Flat Earth Surface

  • e-realmz
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High School Log Law: Change Base Explained w/Example

  • dilan
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Undergrad Unlock the Mystery of Kaprekar's Constant

  • Jonny_trigonometry
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Undergrad Prepare for Math Contest: Tips & Tricks

  • Atomos
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High School Can Someone Explain This Logarithmic Property Discrepancy?

  • Rafe
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High School Brain Teaser - How does 12=11?

  • bbarry9999
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Maxwell's Equations Tattoo: Ideas & Designs

  • Nothing000
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High School What is the Distribution of IQ Scores Among Gifted Individuals?

  • QuantumTheory
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Undergrad Using math to determine the future?

  • Crayon
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High School Simple Quadratic Factor question

  • james_rich
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High School How Can Nocturnal Habits Impact Test Performance?

  • Blahness
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High School What are some non-Java interactive websites for trigonometry?

  • Ragnor
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High School 3rd degree polynomial is called a cubic

  • tony873004
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Undergrad Can the Towers of Hanoi Problem Exceed 2^n-1 Moves?

  • asdf60
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Graduate Hey, I need a bit of help with a proof, please

  • Morbid Steve
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High School Calculating the Angle of a Pyramid and Square

  • patrickbrans
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High School Can You Solve the Mystery of 61 52 ?? 94 45?

  • TSN79
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High School Finding Values of a & b in Geometry Problem

  • m00c0w
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Undergrad Projective Geometry: Applications & Uses in the Real World

  • mathmathmath
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Undergrad Ants Go Marching: How Long Before Oblivious End?

  • BobG
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High School How Did Trigonometry Functions Originate and Evolve?

  • DM
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Graduate Solving the "Impossible" Matchstick Triangles

  • Treadstone 71
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Graduate Is e^pi Rational? - Research Progress

  • Aditya89
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Graduate How Can We Prove That Pi Is Irrational Using Geometrical and Series Methods?

  • Aditya89
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High School Deveopment or evolve of a small species

  • NorrisP
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Graduate Paper folding and mathematics?

  • ebola_virus
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Graduate Inductance as a function of position

  • Jimbo
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Is Anything and Everything Possible Through Mathematics?

  • lockecole
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Is Participation in Math Forums Limited to Genuine Queries?

  • M.A.
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Undergrad Selecting Non-Consecutive Numbers from 1 to n: An Explainer

  • heman
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Undergrad Solve Quadrilateral Angle Given 4 Side Lengths & 1 Angle

  • Joffe
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High School What are some good online tutorials for learning about complex numbers?

  • dervast
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Undergrad Dimension Question: How Does Math Shrink 3-D Shapes?

  • Wizardsblade
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Undergrad Can 4-D Figures be Represented on a 3-D Surface?

  • Lewis
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High School Where can I find pre-made blank graphs for 3-D graphing in Algebra II?

  • kurushio95
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Undergrad Who else is taking the Putnam Competition and how high were last year's scores?

  • gravenewworld
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Undergrad Second Approximation of (1+i)^-1 for i<<<1

  • electronic engineer
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Undergrad A question about coprime numbers.

  • Anzas
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High School Rational Roots: What are the Other Names?

  • Plastic Photon
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High School What is the winning strategy for the Vickie the Viking game?

  • eljose
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Undergrad How Can You Identify the Counterfeit Coin Among 12 Using Only Three Weighings?

  • kant
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Undergrad How Do You Add Arccos(x), Arccos(y), and Arccos(z)?

  • Trepidation
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High School Oh I feel so insignificant help me

  • Cyrus200
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Undergrad What is the formula for finding the highest power of x that is divisible by n!?

  • twoflower
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High School The Power of 0: Is It Just An Agreement?

  • TSN79
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Graduate Polynomial, trigonometric, exponential and fractal curves

  • Loren Booda
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The Banker's Offer: Unsolved Mystery in the US

  • 600burger
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Undergrad Should You Switch? Solving the 3 Doors Problem

  • davee123
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Who are the potential candidates for the 2006 Abel Prize?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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High School I need to find the exact specs of an object

  • QuantumTheory
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High School Inequalities with the Unknown Denominator.

  • Hybr!d
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High School Proving the Quadratic Equation

  • eXSBass
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Fields Medal- incentive of dying young

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Undergrad How Did the Blind Mathematician Solve the King's Puzzle?

  • AKG
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High School Who Finishes Last in the Race? A Formal Logic Riddle

  • Ubern0va
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High School What's the biggest number you can create with three 3's?

  • ssj5harsh
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Graduate Anybody tried solving Riemann Hypothesis?

  • waht
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Graduate Lagraingian constrained optimization problem

  • adeel
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Celebrating My Success: A Thank You to All Who Helped!

  • scorpa
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High School When should I be converting to units?

  • silverdiesel
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Graduate Any math games for big people?

  • benorin
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High School What Comes Before and After Addition, Multiplication, and Exponentiation?

  • Loren Booda
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Undergrad Find Arthimetic Proofs: Series Factors & Rules

  • Werg22
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Undergrad Proving 0.99999... = 1: A Wikipedia Insight

  • nazgjunk
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Undergrad Solve the Puzzle: Find the Odd Coin in 3 Weighings

  • Harut82
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Undergrad Why is applying the exponent rule without the necessary conditions a problem?

  • dimachka
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Undergrad Any good way to determine coplanarity among 4 points?

  • MRT
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High School Looking for a Specific Equation

  • Ianpod2002
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Graduate Calculating Van der Waals Bonding Force of Carbon Nanotubes

  • SkepticJ
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Graduate Can a 16-Year-Old Solve the Dirichlet Problem Better Than Mathematicians?

  • QuantumTheory
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Undergrad Math Olympiad Corner- CMO,USAMO,IMO, and others

  • Faizan Sheikh
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Graduate What Is a Logical Equivalent of This Page Intentionally Left Blank?

  • brian0918
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Undergrad Poker Chip Puzzle: Jim's Deduction Explained

  • TheStatutoryApe
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Undergrad Any suggestions for interesting problems?

  • C0nfused
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Graduate Zeno's Paradox of Motion:Thompson's Lamp Scenario

  • BlindBeauty
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Undergrad How Many Recursions Does T(n) Need for k?

  • flying2000
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Undergrad Find Line Intersections in a 2D Polygon

  • Joffe
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Graduate Is There a Finite Upper Bound for Sequences Without Repeating Subsequences?

  • Zurtex
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How many days are there between nov 10 and dec 2?

  • Monique
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Undergrad Solving (2^1/2-1)^10: A Short & Appropriate Method?

  • viren_t2005
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How Do You Pronounce Sophus Lie?

  • Teegvin
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Undergrad Is There a Connection Between Nature's Number Three and the Values of ln & e?

  • gr3g1
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Undergrad Why Are w[n] = exp(j*pi*n) and w[n] = (−1)^n Equivalent?

  • perryben
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What Steps Are Crucial for Effective Problem Solving?

  • viren_t2005
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High School Solving 0.999999999... in Fractional Form

  • bs
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