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 What are the prerequisites for starting calculus?

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

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High School What is Calculus? | Learn the Basics

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High School Master Long Division: Get Help After 5 Years of Not Using It

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Graduate Clarification on Inverse of x^3

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

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

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High School Questioning Math: A Look at Proving Math with Math

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All Math Clarifications You Ever Wanted

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

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Geometry or Algebra: Which Do You Excel In?

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Math PROJECTS for elementary students

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

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High School Making a Math computer program

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

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High School Algebraic Division: Solving Step by Step

  • Josh M.
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High School Can anyone recommend an introductory Calculus book for a Grade 11 student?

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High School I found a math breakthough .I think

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Graduate Can SD+ Make Proving Inconsistency Easier Than SD?

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Undergrad How can I find the coefficient of x^12

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High School Change a triangle to a parallelogram?

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Changing triangles to parallelograms?

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High School GEO: Relationships, Semicircle, Arcs - Quick Questions

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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

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Where Can I Find Help for Posting Equations on Forums?

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

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Undergrad Calculating the Area of a Regular Pentagon

  • The Bob
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Solving Asymptote Ambiguity: Find Attachment

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High School Can Logarithms Simplify Exponential Equations?

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

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Undergrad Allocated capacity calculation

  • Nick Curtis
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Undergrad How would you refute this argumentation?

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

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

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High School Solving Quadratic & Graph of y= |x+a| +b

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High School Trig Help - Need Help Verifying This Identity

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High School Help! Filling an Array with Unfamiliar Series

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

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

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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?

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

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

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Math App: Solve Problems Step-by-Step

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Undergrad Large Twin Primes: Find & Submit 100 Digit Primes

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

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Undergrad Math Degree Projects/Theses: Ideas & Resources

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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

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High School Log base 4 64 without using a calculator

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Graduate A philosophy problem about infinity

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High School Normal and inverse trig functions cancel each other out

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High School Fundamental mathematic proofs

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Graduate Approximating Coefficients for Line Approximation from Experimental Data

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Undergrad Solving Polynomial Question: Find m Given 2 Rational Roots

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Graduate What is the solution to the unsolved equation?

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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

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Undergrad Try This Logical Question: Find the Rank of "Ought" & "Tough" in a Dictionary

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Undergrad PI: More mokeys with Typewriters?

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Graduate The Existence of The Book: Paul Erdos's Conjecture

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Undergrad Can Logarithms Solve a Rocket Science Problem?

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Infinity: Clarifying required

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

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Undergrad Help me prove this Trigonometry identity

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Undergrad Xn = x^n + x^(n-2) + x^(n-4) + ... + 1/[x^(n-4)] + 1/[x^(n-2)] + 1/(x^n).

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High School Confused about the definition of a function

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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?

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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

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

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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?

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Undergrad Trying to find a job w/ math degree.

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High School Hello Everyone! Solving Factors: Simplifying Algebraic Fraction

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Undergrad Is -1 Really Equal to 1? Exploring Curious Mathematical Proofs

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Graduate Can fractals sum to a linear function?

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Graduate Solid Geometry: Axiomatic Approach to Proving Problems

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High School Equation Help: Find the Values of a & b in (x+a)² + b = x² - 6x + 13

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

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

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Undergrad Solving Fourier Series: A Simple Guide

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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?

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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?

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Can You Solve the Box Thing Puzzle?

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

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Undergrad There are six numbers which are not divisible by 6

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

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Undergrad Solve for x: A Frustrating Challenge!

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Undergrad The Spy Revealed: Courtmartial of A,B,C

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Undergrad How can I simplify and evaluate this sum using binomial coefficients?

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Undergrad How Can Pirate P1 Maximize His Gold While Ensuring His Survival?

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High School What is the difference between parentheses and brackets in coordinate points?

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