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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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High School Unusually Common Dice: Find the Unexpected Ordinary
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Undergrad Proving 5^n-4n+15 Divisible by 16
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High School What is the Difference Between D and E in Scientific Notation?
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Graduate Problem with roots of a function h(x)
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High School What is coordinate system and how to find angles b/w lines
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Undergrad Proving the Sum of an Arithmetic Series Formula
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Graduate How does multiplying infinity by 0 result in -1?
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Undergrad Rearranging Equation: Where is My Mistake?
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High School Fibonacci Sequence & Circles Explained
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High School Solving Inequalities: 0<(2x+1)(x-2) or 0>(2x+1)(x-2)?
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High School 124x54+39+md=? hint md is roman numerals
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High School Why Do Simple Math Problems Sometimes Feel So Difficult?
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Undergrad Calculating Travel Time to Alpha Centauri
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High School Solving a Trigonometric Equation: Primary to Secondary Solutions
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Graduate Good Pure Mathematicians who are not Platonists?
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High School Is A Always Equal to B? Understanding Equality in Math
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Which Are the Most Outrageously Bizarre Science and Math Terms?
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High School If: 1^x=1^y and as: 1^2=1^99 then: 1=99
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The Crackpot Index: Measure your "Crazy" Ideas
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High School How Do I Calculate the Area of a Sector with Different Lengths?
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Graduate Finding a Solution to a Vexing Problem
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Undergrad Is the Hamiltonian Cycle an NP Problem?
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High School What's Next After Math Courses? - Advice for Hessam
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Graduate Spline what is a b spline what is rational b spline
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High School Inv, co, arc, arcco, inv co, etc
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Graduate How Does the Ford-Fulkerson Algorithm Determine Maximum Flow in a Network?
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Graduate What is the Relationship Between Money and Time in this Novel Concept?
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Graduate Prove that psquared +qsquared +rsquared +2pqr =1
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High School How to Find the Numbers M and N in This AS Math Example?
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Undergrad Finding the Spanning Tree of a Graph - Barneygumble742
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High School EASY Q (Multiplying sign rules)
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High School Prove: (tan y + Cot y) sin y cos y = 1
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High School Why is the Multiplicative Identity Positive and Not Negative?
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Undergrad Solve Math Challenges & Test Your Skills: Come Play If You Dare!
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Graduate Construct Approximate Circles with Straight Edge and 20% Accuracy
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Graduate Geometric Problems: Can You Help Me Find Solutions?
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What does Edgar Escultura think of Group Theory?
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Undergrad Can You Order Quadratic Sums with Natural Numbers and Rational Coefficients?
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Undergrad How can I solve this 3D trigonometry question involving a river and a post?
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Celebrate Pi Approximation Day 22/7
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Graduate Can You Prove This Complex Sequence Inequality?
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Graduate Can the digits of Pi be used to predict the future?
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Undergrad How do you pronounce the name Xenocrates
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Undergrad What is the significance of Gann's Square of Nine in market analysis?
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Graduate Mental Challenge SFW - Planarity @CWRU
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Graduate What Is the Algebraic Definition of the Mirrored Tree in Hofstadter's Puzzle?
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Undergrad Calculate Radius of Rolling Paper Cup
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High School Solve the A4 Sheet Folding Puzzle!
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High School Optimizing Antifreeze Mixture: How Much Water to Add?
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High School Factorial Sequences: Real Life Examples
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Undergrad Discuss, prove or disprove: winners & losers in oil production
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Graduate Discuss, prove or disprove: winners & losers in oil production
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Undergrad How do I find the delta Z of the at the midpoint of the plane?
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Undergrad What is the Connection between Logarithmic Tables and ln/e?
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High School Find the Area of a Rectangular Plane with 3 Sequential Tips
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High School How do I do long division again?
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High School Half the posts over here are trying 2 prove that 1=2 or 0=-1 or
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How Much Should You Pay for the Secret of Infinite Wealth?
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High School Proving 1 = -1: Help and Discussion
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High School Solve Word Problem: Find Rectangle Dimensions from Circular Piece of Sheet Metal
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Undergrad Periodic Functions: Is There a Non-Trig Function?
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High School Is zero times infinity equal to negative one?
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High School Master Compound Angles with Expert Help | Boost Your Trigonometry Skills Today!
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High School Trig function names: math history?
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Undergrad Are There Odd Solutions for x and y in the Equation 15x² + y² = 2²⁰⁰⁰?
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Graduate Solving the Math Department Puzzle Last Semester
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Graduate On infinite products; notational questions
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High School Simplifying Dimensional Analysis for Unit Conversions
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High School How to solve math placement test questions #14 and #15?
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Graduate Properties of Asymptotic functions
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Undergrad How can I find the length of a bisected shape with trigonometry?
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Graduate Can a Quadratic Bezier Curve Maintain Constant Length as It Bends?
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High School Get Fluent in Math: Solving the Question 2^-1 / 1^-1 with Ease
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High School Is \(\frac{1/0}{1/0}\) Equal to 1 or Undefined?
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Undergrad What is the Definition and Significance of Dimension in Mathematics?
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Graduate Fractals, Chaos and Non-linear Dynamics
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High School Find the value approximately of 1/1*2+1/2*3+1/3*4
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High School Can You Help Me Find Angle A? - Understanding Sine Calculation
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High School Is 0.999... Equal to 1 or Infinity?
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High School Solve Coordinate Geometry Puzzle: Find Relationship Between a & b
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Undergrad Fundamentals of Trigonometry (No Graphing/Inverse Trig)
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Graduate Understanding the Relationship Between 0 and Infinity
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What Makes a Vertex Dynamic in Shape Diversity?
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Graduate Is Special Relativity the Key to Understanding Shrinking Circles?
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High School Factor: y^2 - 4y - 5 y^2 - 5y - 4y
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High School Physical aspects of our Solar System
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Undergrad Find Faulty Coin: Weighing Balance Challenge
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High School What Does \rightarrow Mean in an Equation?
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High School Understanding Sin 5Pi/12 and Converting to Degrees: Tips and Tricks"
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Undergrad Why Does Tying a Knot on a Rectangular Piece of Paper Form a Perfect Pentagon?
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Undergrad Calculating the First Collision Point of Two Moving Rectangles in C Language
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Request for Frequently Asked Question Sticky Sorting
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Undergrad Maths FAQ: 0/0, Infinity/Infinity, What is Infinity, 0.999..=/=1
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Undergrad What was the most frustrating homework problem you've encountered?
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Undergrad The best (in your opinion) books for various math.
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High School What is the next sequence in this classic problem?
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High School What's the Deal with A^-1/B^-1?
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Undergrad Turning Equations into Trigonometric Equations
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Undergrad Algebra Tricks/Techniques - A reference book?
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