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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Undergrad Tricky Trig Identity: Solving sin(3x)cos(x)=sin(x)cos(x)(3-sin^2(x))
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Graduate Finding Triplets for n in Brainf***: An Algorithm Analysis
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Undergrad Solving a Trigonometric Equation
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High School If a/x*x = a then if x =0 a/0*0 = a
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High School What are the methods for solving a 3rd degree equation?
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Graduate Finding the Inverse of Cabin Function
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Graduate Can you find the solution with this additional property?
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Undergrad A question about graph algorithm
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Undergrad What is the Simplest Way to Find the Square Root of i?
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Undergrad Trigonometric Roots and Substitutions: Solving Equations in Terms of Pi
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Undergrad Calculating Minimum Distance p+q
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High School Difference between Cos and sin
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Undergrad Arithmetic progression Trouble
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Undergrad Finding All Possible Paths in a Directed Graph
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Graduate Possible Ways to Predict Prime Numbers
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High School Determining Areas of Lines & Points: Suggestions Welcome
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Undergrad Handshaking at a Party: Bill's Spouse Shook How Many Hands?
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Undergrad Trigonometry book like Euclid's Elements?
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Undergrad Can you figure out how to read this equation as a limerick?
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Undergrad Can someone solve this equation for a?
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Undergrad Geometry Question - Complex numbers & triangles
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Undergrad Problem Solving Textbook Recomendations
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Undergrad Solve x+y=5 & x^x+y^y=31 | Get Help Here
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Undergrad Can Two Parallel Lines Actually Meet?
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High School Measuring Percent of Grade: How to Determine 5% Grade
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Graduate Cos and Sin Components in Sound Synthesis
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High School How Many Food Packets Did the Friends Bring on Their Camping Trip?
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You vs. Mom: Who's Better at Math?
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Undergrad Solve the Numeric Nonsense: What's Next?
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Undergrad How Do You Solve These Trigonometric Identities and Equations?
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Brain Teaser: Time 17:14, 12:01, 07:04 - What's Next?
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Graduate U-Boat Torpedo Firing Solution Problem
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Graduate Can you figure out how to read this equation as a limerick?
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High School Is there a way to simplify x-x-x?
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High School Simplifying Fractions and Multiplying Basics - Tips for Easy Math Solutions
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High School Divide By Zero: Is It Ever Logical Not To?
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Undergrad Proving Odd Number of Real Roots in Cubic Equations
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Undergrad Find Integer Solutions Problem
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Blackboard at Home? | Numb3rs TV Show
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Undergrad How Can Zeno's Paradox Be Disproved Using Infinite Series?
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High School Solve Pattern Brain Teaser: 3*1+3*2+3*3+3*4
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Undergrad Resources on proving algorithms correct?
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Why Are These Number Patterns So Confusing?
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High School How is the distance to the x-axis related to the roots of quadratic equations?
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High School Solving y=8x-2x^2 and y=4x-x^2 for x - Thank You!
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Need Help with a Problem? Get Expert Assistance Here!
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High School Need proof that a cubic equation has at least one real root
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High School How to factor equations with an exponent of 3
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High School The $400 Math Mystery: 3 Guys, a Bellboy & $1200
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Graduate Factor Equation: (1-v^2/c^2)^3/sqr((1-v^2/c^2)^2)
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High School Geometric Theorems: Pythagorean & Laws of Sin, Cos, Tangent
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High School Prove 3/3 ≠ 1: Math Puzzle Challenge
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High School Do lines have to be intersecting in order to be perpendicular?
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Undergrad Night of the living straight edge
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High School Unusual Connections: a, c, d, e, l, r, and x
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Undergrad Find Equation of Circle: A(2,2) & B(5,3), y=x+1
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High School Convert Km/h to m/s - No Conversion Factor Needed
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Graduate Can Axioms Prove Falsity in Formal Axiomatic Theories?
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Undergrad How Are Fractals Models of CHAOS?
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Help With Homework: Step-by-Step Solutions Provided!
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High School Uncovering the Mystery of Magic Squares
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High School Can some one please factor (x^3 - 8)
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High School Pi is said to be discovered by ancients
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Undergrad How can I effectively track my progress in weight training?
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Graduate 0, 1, infinite model, question
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High School Negative exponents and scientific notation
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Frivolous theorem of arithmetic on Wikipedia
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High School Good resources to learn trig and calculus
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Undergrad Making Complex Numbers Interesting: Software & Books
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Undergrad How to Factor x^5+x+1 - Get Help Now!
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High School Is x = -1 a Valid Solution for the Equation x/1 = x + 1/x?
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Is Alice's Arithmetic Wrong?
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Why There is No Nobel Prize for Math - A Funny Joke
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Graduate The Limitations and Future of Mathematics in Scientific Progress
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Riemann Roch Theorem: A Topological Perspective
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Undergrad Prove Nonempty Subset Sum of 5 Distinct Single-Digit Integers
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High School What are Some Examples of Infinite Value Problems in Algebra?
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Undergrad How do I find moments of inertia for different shapes?
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Graduate Find the Value of n/p for Quadratic Equations
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High School Song by Tom Lehrer called New Maths
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High School What is the proper name for this numerical integration method?
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Undergrad Einstein's Riddle: Who Has the Fish?
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High School Finding roots without a calculator?
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Graduate Notation Issues with \mathbb{R^+_*} in "Wavelets on the 2-Sphere
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High School Determining the value of a power
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High School How Can We Revive Enthusiasm in a High School Math Club?
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Undergrad Proof max{f(x),g(x)}=1/2[(f + g) + |f - g|]
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Undergrad How Many Buses Departed While Jill Waited for Jack?
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Graduate Solving Problem: Prove 3^{2n+2} - 8n -9 Divisible by 64
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Undergrad What is the relationship between two lines and their coordinates?
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High School Circle geometry- bisector rules vs. perpendicular rules
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Why is there no math nobel prize?
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Undergrad Finding First Term in Geometric Progression with Given Terms?
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Undergrad Solve Polynomial Equation: 27X4+4KX-K=0 (K=0.9715) - Rao
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