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 Solving rational equations with unlike denominators

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High School Is the Concept of Prime Numbers Finite or Infinite?

  • JasonRox
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Math tricks to win in casino games?

  • eljose
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High School What are the prerequisites for starting calculus?

  • WORLD-HEN
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Undergrad What is the densest space-filling polyhedra lattice structure?

  • Eppur si muove
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High School What is calculus?

  • chound
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High School Help with long division after 5 years

  • maverick99
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Graduate Does x^3 have an inverse function from ℝ to ℝ?

  • cjellison
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High School How to Use Completing the Square to Write a Quadratic Expression in Vertex Form

  • enigmatatki
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Graduate Representing a Function g:A2->B2 Using f:A->B: Quick Notation Question

  • jcsd
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High School How can you prove math with math?

  • cosmic_chemical_nova
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Resource for clarifying elementary math concepts

  • marlon
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Undergrad Can Excel be Used to Minimize Waste in Diagonal Flooring Layouts?

  • GENIERE
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  • Poll Poll

Geometry or Algebra: Which Do You Excel In?

  • misogynisticfeminist
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Math PROJECTS for elementary students

  • maths
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Undergrad Proving Divisibility in the Set of Integers 1-100 with 51 Numbers

  • Jin314159
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High School Making a Math computer program

  • Raza
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Undergrad Solving Fifth Roots of z = 1 + √2

  • dogma
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High School Dividing a⁴ + 9a² by a² - 3a + 9

  • Josh M.
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High School Introductory calculus book for grade 11 and how much it's used in physics

  • TheShapeOfTime
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High School I found a math breakthough .I think

  • Raza
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Graduate Can SD+ Make Proving Inconsistency Easier Than SD?

  • Marie120
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Undergrad How can I find the coefficient of x^12

  • DeathKnight
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High School Change a triangle to a parallelogram?

  • byronmiller
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Changing triangles to parallelograms?

  • byronmiller
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High School Radii, diameters, chords, semicircles, and arc measure vs length

  • EggNest
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Undergrad How can we solve for (x+y)^4 = x^4+y^4 without using x=-y as a solution?

  • JasonRox
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Graduate What is the Relationship Between x and n in x^n > (x+1)^n-1?

  • mprm86
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High School Creating a Challenging Code with Simple Techniques

  • dusty8683
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How do I post equations on Physics Forums?

  • mprm86
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High School Checking if a Point is on a Line - Jay's Query

  • inadaze
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Undergrad Calculating the Area of a Regular Pentagon

  • The Bob
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Solving Asymptote Ambiguity: Find Attachment

  • Didd
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High School Can Logarithms Simplify Exponential Equations?

  • PrudensOptimus
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High School How do i workout the resultant force and direction?

  • Gughanath
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Undergrad Allocated capacity calculation

  • Nick Curtis
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Undergrad How would you refute this argumentation?

  • quasar987
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Graduate What is the relationship between points and neighborhoods in topology?

  • Orion1
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Graduate How Can a Curve Have Infinite Area but Finite Volume?

  • drcrabs
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High School Finding max/min of quadratic and effect of a, b on absolute value graph

  • Chikawakajones
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High School Verify the identity (sin x + tan x)/(1 + cos x) = tan x

  • dec1ble
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High School Identifying the series 1, 4, 9, 25, 36

  • bkc82
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High School Learn to Write with La Tec: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

  • Castilla
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Undergrad How Do Theta 1 and Theta 2 Relate in Different Right Triangles?

  • Link
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Undergrad Cuckoss's Egg sequence, next number?

  • robert Ihnot
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High School How can I solve the equation (6^x+6^-x)/6 = 2?

  • mathrocks
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High School IQ of 110+ This is very hard, Question 1

  • neodrop
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High School What is the Mystery of the Three Sons' Ages?

  • Gypsy
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Math App: Solve Problems Step-by-Step

  • duhfewcha6
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Undergrad Where to submit a 100-digit twin prime I found

  • Zurtex
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What is the full name of J.Inst.Math.Appl ?

  • folksong
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Undergrad Suggestions for a math degree thesis in mathematical physics

  • JohanL
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Undergrad Is it Possible to Program a Chess Player That Can Never Be Defeated?

  • Moses
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Graduate Can synergy theory be applied to complex systems?

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High School Things we can describe with mathematics

  • Math Is Hard
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High School Log base 4 64 without using a calculator

  • sarahowen
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Graduate A philosophy problem about infinity

  • tmwong
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High School Normal and inverse trig functions cancel each other out

  • TSN79
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High School Fundamental mathematic proofs

  • Cheman
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Graduate Approximating Coefficients for Line Approximation from Experimental Data

  • Zurtex
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Undergrad Finding m when x³ + mx² + 15x - 7 has rational roots

  • uart
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Graduate What is the solution to the unsolved equation?

  • kazimo
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Undergrad What is the Solution to the Overlapping Circles Number Problem?

  • Chris
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High School Need ideas for Science Fair project related to math

  • delton
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Undergrad Alphabetical rank of ought and tough among anagrams

  • gauravkukreja
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Undergrad Does pi contain every finite digit combination?

  • Namloh2000
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Graduate Does Paul Erdos's Book of perfect proofs really exist?

  • meteor
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Undergrad Can Logarithms Solve a Rocket Science Problem?

  • TheShapeOfTime
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Is infinity a number and does it exist in reality?

  • Moses
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High School Triangle Sides Length: Perimeter 2002, Integers

  • the4thcafeavenue
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Undergrad Prove tan²x - sin²x = tan²x sin²x

  • footprints
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Undergrad Does X2 include x^0 once or twice in the sum?

  • 3.14lwy
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High School Is x² = y a function, and y² = x, y = x², x = y²?

  • Fritz
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High School What is the difference between terms and monomials in mathematics?

  • Smlevyy
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High School Are These Quadratic Solution Steps Correct?

  • FAQ
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High School Understanding the Trough Problem: 10ft Pipe with Isoceles Triangle Ends

  • JasonRox
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High School Solving the Equation y=-2x^3-9x^2-60x

  • edieber
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Undergrad Where can I find video lectures on advanced math topics?

  • galois427
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High School S. I hope you can open the linkSolving the Pentagram Star Puzzle

  • Phantomas
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How Can Two Fathers and Two Sons Shoot Just Three Ducks?

  • Noticibly F.A.T
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Undergrad Trying to find a job w/ math degree.

  • semidevil
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High School Hello Everyone! Solving Factors: Simplifying Algebraic Fraction

  • danne89
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Undergrad Flaw in this square root proof that -1 equals 1

  • T@P
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Graduate Can fractals sum to a linear function?

  • Loren Booda
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Graduate Solid Geometry: Axiomatic Approach to Proving Problems

  • symplectic_manifold
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High School Finding a and b in (x+a)² + b = x² - 6x + 13

  • zandra_z
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What is the solution to the problem posted in the Homework forum?

  • Omid
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News Is George W. Bush's IQ Really 129?

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Undergrad Best way to solve Fourier series problems?

  • CollectiveRocker
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High School Quadratic Relations 1st 2nd differences

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Undergrad What is the largest number that can fit in x units of space?

  • T@P
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Undergrad Is 0.999... Truly Equal to 1?

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Undergrad Understanding Fourier Transformation: Simple Examples

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High School Where is the missing $2 from the radio purchase?

  • ADS
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Can You Solve the Box Thing Puzzle?

  • n0n
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High School Can someone explain the reverse sum in arithmetic series?

  • roger
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Undergrad There are six numbers which are not divisible by 6

  • rajesh
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Undergrad Can You Compute Compositions f(g(x)) and g(f(x)) with Given Functions?

  • Euphoriet
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Undergrad Solve 2^(x+1) + 2^x = 9 and log equation with logarithms

  • footprints
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Undergrad A court martial logic puzzle with incomplete statements

  • vikasj007
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