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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How Were Sine and Cosine Discovered?

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Undergrad Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry problem

  • lvlastermind
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Undergrad Geometry: Minimum Length Shape to Enclose 4 Circles (R=1)

  • tongos
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High School Decision and discrete mathematics

  • Cheman
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Maths Tips for Newbies | Maths for Fun

  • princess_thoughtful
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Graduate Proving Convexity of S with f and X

  • jetoso
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High School Does 0.999... equal 1?

  • chickenguy
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Does anybody watch the tv show Numb3rs?

  • mathlete
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Undergrad Problems with parallel vectors

  • deanchhsw
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Undergrad Is DES Still Relevant in Modern Cryptography?

  • msmith12
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High School How Can I Understand Multiplication in Mathematical Literacy?

  • evthis
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High School Learning path for higher mathematics as a self-taught hobbyist

  • The Rev
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Undergrad Calculating Bending Moment of a Steel Tube

  • fcukniles
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High School I seriously in this functions question Chop chop

  • lilsheltie
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Graduate Volumes in the 4th spatial dimension

  • Aki
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Marks/Symbols at the end of solutions

  • brentd49
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Undergrad Calculating Catch-Up Time: Solving for T in a Bus Chase Scenario

  • derekmohammed
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Undergrad Finding Sum/Diff. Formulas: Quadratic to Higher Exponents

  • EProph
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High School Understanding Positive and Negative Numbers: Proving Properties and Applications

  • C0nfused
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High School Find the rest of this brain teaser sequence

  • Bartholomew
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High School Are There More Interesting Numbers Like This?

  • T@P
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Undergrad Finding Rational Numbers Satisfying a Quadratic Equation

  • Anzas
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Undergrad How to prove infinitely many functions exist from one set to another

  • C0nfused
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High School What makes 1-1 mappings special and why do we use them in mapping and functions?

  • Cheman
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Undergrad Find the Measure of Angles A & C in Triangle ABC

  • kidia
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High School Brain Teaser: How Many Hands Did Mrs. Smith Shake?

  • Galileo
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High School Plane inclined mechanics physics problem

  • Gughanath
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Undergrad What is the value of angle z in triangle ABC if y = 1/3x?

  • Jameson
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High School Simplifying 1/(√3+1) + (√3+1)²

  • Skeletor
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Graduate Has anyone else read Bourbaki?

  • tornpie
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High School Solving the Puzzle: Calculating a Car's Speed

  • vikasj007
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High School Calculating values of trig functions

  • Felix83
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High School Is 760 mm Hg equal to 1 atm in pascals?

  • fcukniles
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Undergrad What's the solution of Cubic and biquadratic polynomial?

  • TheDestroyer
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Graduate AIME Questions (I have to make USAMO)

  • tongos
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Undergrad Solve Exponential Function x for y: x = (e^y-e^{-y})/2

  • expscv
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Undergrad When you punch in log on your calculator

  • DB
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Accidentally posted in wrong category

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High School Websites that explain math symbols and terminology

  • whatzzupboy
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Graduate How can you maintain interest in math?

  • Atomos
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Undergrad Graphing Trigonometric Functions Question

  • DLxX
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Undergrad Where Can I Find Wiles' Proof on FLT?

  • Icebreaker
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Undergrad What is Chaos Theory and Does it Explain Predicting the Future?

  • semidevil
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High School Troubles with some math Translations

  • Lorax
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Test Your Math Skills: 50/50 Guess Game

  • grey22
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Unjust Midterm Pass: No Math Class in 3 Weeks

  • franznietzsche
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Graduate Prove Irreducibility of (21n+4)/(14n+3) for n ∈ N

  • symplectic_manifold
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Graduate Understanding the Relationship Between Sin and Cos in a Trigonometric Equation

  • 3.14lwy
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High School Calculus Videos: Reviews & Comparison to College Lectures

  • NeutronStar
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Undergrad What is high powered geometry?

  • eax
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Sequence 1, 11, 21, 1211: what comes next?

  • chound
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Undergrad What Is P and NP? - Explained by Viet Dao

  • VietDao29
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Graduate Exploring Unsolved Math Problems: A List of Sites and Historical Insights

  • K.J.Healey
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Undergrad Converting line slopes to angles

  • danne89
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Somewhere to publish your ideas ?

  • eljose
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High School Solve Algebra: 16+(y-6)^2=9+(y-5)^2

  • DB
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How do you pronounce these people's names?

  • DeadWolfe
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Undergrad Solving a Difficult Math Problem with Two Circles and Their Locus

  • tongos
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High School How can I simplify this fraction: (x+2)/(x-1) * (4x+1)/(x-1)?

  • DLxX
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High School What Were the Individual Costs of the Three Items at 7-11?

  • ceptimus
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Undergrad Counting Shortest Paths in a Square Grid

  • Bartholomew
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Undergrad What is the maximum number of bags that can be identified with 3 weighings?

  • GCT
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Can Mathtype Create All Types of Math Symbols and Signs?

  • Spectre32
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High School When find LCD for a rational expressions.

  • DLxX
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High School Radical/Fraction question correct?

  • DLxX
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High School Can you solve for x in this equation?

  • DLxX
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High School Distributive property-Subtraction

  • C0nfused
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Undergrad Solve Trig Eqn: Find & Combine 2 Solutions for x

  • primarygun
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High School Can You Solve This Challenging Exponential Equation?

  • IndigoSwing4
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Where can I find a comprehensive list of equations?

  • Nim
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Graduate Proving that a+b+c+d is a Multiple of 4 Given (x-a)(x-b)(x-c)(x-d)-4 = 0

  • b0mb0nika
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Undergrad Prove tthat tan 50 * tan 60 * tan 70 = tan 80

  • no name
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Undergrad How Do You Solve These Trigonometric Contest Questions?

  • MathExpert
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High School Physics teacher has posted log questions

  • lguzik
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High School Solve x^3 -x -x^3=0 Puzzle: Is x=0 the Answer?

  • regor60
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Undergrad Solving Linear Combinations of Positive Stamp Values

  • adamg
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Graduate Proving the Locus of a Moving Point is an Ellipse: Coordinate Geometry Problem

  • maverick280857
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Undergrad Solve the Brain Teasers: Find the Broken Machine

  • Davorak
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Undergrad What are some good math books for beginners?

  • Ryoukomaru
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High School Is -4 multiplied by -4 equal to 16?

  • Raza
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High School What's the Next Number in the Series: 32, 81, 64, 25?

  • vikasj007
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High School How Can You Quickly Simplify (x+a)^2 * (x-a)^2 to (x^2-a^2)^2?

  • leolaw
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Undergrad Science fair questions related to Brownian Motion and Black Scholes Equation?

  • courtrigrad
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High School Solving Systems of Equations: Definitions and Examples

  • C0nfused
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Undergrad Can a cat ever catch a mouse in a circular maze?

  • Bartholomew
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Graduate Root3: Rewrite & Produce Non-trivial Equation + Show Irrationality

  • flying2000
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High School Can the TI-83 match the solving abilities of the TI-89?

  • Euphoriet
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High School Have neglected math my whole life

  • unFaith
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High School What Does Almost Infinity Really Mean?

  • vikasj007
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Undergrad Fermat's Theorem: A Math Problem and the Smart Boy Who Proved It Wrong

  • uranium_235
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Graduate Applied Math: A Math Major's Struggle with a New Course

  • born_of_fire
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Undergrad Discrete maths problem-counting

  • tc
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High School Is math a good thing to study? is it broad?

  • stjimmy
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Undergrad Why is e^(pi.i) equal to -1?

  • sebasalekhine7
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Undergrad Number of Paths from (1,1) to (10,10) in 10x10 Grid

  • Bartholomew
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Undergrad Triangle type from tangent product of two angles

  • MathExpert
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Undergrad Do I need to study trigonometry before calculus?

  • WORLD-HEN
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High School How to Find the Radius of a Sphere Using Equations?

  • cdhotfire
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Undergrad How do I find the angle from an involute in Excel?

  • NotToSmart
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High School Exponents Notation: Multiplying, Dividing, & Parentheses

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