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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?
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High School How can I solve the equation (6^x+6^-x)/6 = 2?
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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?
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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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Graduate What is the solution to the unsolved equation?
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Undergrad What is the Solution to the Overlapping Circles Number Problem?
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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 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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High School Solving Equality w/ 2,3,4,5,+,=: Two Ways?
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Logic & Derivation: Find Resources & Lessons
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High School Find Exponential of 6 on a Calculator
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Undergrad What are the axioms of deduction?
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Undergrad Understanding Boolean Functions & 2-Valued Algebra
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Graduate Are g(t) = f(t) + f(-t) and g(t) = f(t/2) time variant and non-causal filters?
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Undergrad Is X^x = -2 a Realistic Equation?
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High School How Do You Understand Slopes and Calculate Overlapping Areas?
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Undergrad Solving Closest Values of x to Zero: Formula to Make it Easy
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High School Is the Square Root of 0 Undefined?
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Undergrad What is the Shortest Cord Length for Clock to Outlet?
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High School Quadratic Equation Straight Line
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Why Do Some Mathematicians Struggle with Basic Math?
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Undergrad Solve the simultaneous equations
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High School How Can Two Equations Have Multiple Points of Intersection?
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Undergrad Solving Quadratic Equations: (-2,5), (2.5,18.5) Answers Explained
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High School Solving a Basic Trigonometry Doubt: Where to Learn?
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High School Why do we equal equations to 0 (zero)?
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High School What is the solution to this equation involving cats, dogs, and lambs?
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High School Understanding Fourier Series Basics
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High School Algebra Story Problem: Big and Little Jesse's Walking Challenge
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High School How Can I Isolate the Variable K in a Math Equation?
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Undergrad Identifying a Counterfeit Coin Using a Simple Balance: A Mathematical Challenge
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Undergrad What is the solution to the Maths Olympiad problem involving sine?
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Undergrad Fermat's theorem disproved (not really)
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Graduate Show it without using induction?
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High School Why Does Multiplication of Negative Numbers Yield Positive Results?
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High School How Do You Complete the Square for x^2 + 3x + 4?
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Undergrad What is the radius of the table?
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Undergrad Solve Logarithm Equation 7^2x - 5*7^x - 24 =0
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High School Maximizing Your Score on the SAT Math Section
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High School Solving the Puzzle: Cow Rope Length in Round Meadow
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High School Is 0.9~ equal to 1 in mathematical calculations?
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Undergrad How do I find the values of A, B, and C in a polynomial with the given factors?
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