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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Undergrad Understanding Logs: Learn How to Calculate Log_10(n)

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High School Need help with simple math problem

  • Void
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High School Where Can I Find Articles on Famous Mathematicians and Their Work?

  • ptex
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High School How to Convert Fraction to Decimal: 3/8

  • Poweranimals
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Undergrad How to Find the Ratio in a Geometric Progression with Non-Consecutive Terms

  • Olly
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Undergrad Brain Teaser #92: Solve Fibonacci Puzzle

  • davilla
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High School Create 4 4s to Make 35 37 39 & 41

  • Joseph
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High School Brain Teaser #93: Solve the Chessboard Knight's Puzzle

  • davilla
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Graduate Brain Teaser #91: Brain Thumper #5: How Long is the Average Break?

  • davilla
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Graduate Brain Teaser #84: Ancient Laurasian Formula & Numerical Sequences

  • davilla
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Undergrad Brain Teaser #90: Find the False Stack of Coins

  • Xiox
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High School What does it mean when math and reality don't align?

  • cangus
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Graduate How can deleting specific digits affect the bounds on the harmonic series?

  • quddusaliquddus
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Are Solutions to Zeno's Paradoxes Satisfying?

  • honestrosewater
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Undergrad Creating Trig Tutorial: Are You Ready to Master Trigonometry?

  • recon
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High School Cartesian Co-ordinates and Polar Co-ordinates

  • JasonRox
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Undergrad Are prime numbers truly random or is there a hidden pattern?

  • Imparcticle
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Is There a Website for Beginner Mathematicians to Share and Discuss Their Work?

  • ArabLearner
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High School Step by Step rearranging with square roots

  • SLiM6y
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High School Determining the Cheaper Option: Airport Taxi vs. Limousine

  • Ericca
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High School Quick problem to do with powers

  • padraig
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Undergrad What really matters in problem solving?

  • Ebolamonk3y
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Graduate Brain Teaser #89 Brain Thumper #4: Inclusive PR System Key Threshold

  • davilla
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High School Find the Acute Angle Formed by Line y-(sqrt(3))x+1=0 & x-Axis

  • Agent_J
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Undergrad Permutations of the letters a, b, c, d, e, f, g

  • Caldus
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High School Quadratic function - x-intercepts?

  • Agent_J
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High School Whether or not infidecimal numbers existed

  • JonF
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Graduate How Long is a Mayan Minute?

  • davilla
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High School Another play with numbers website

  • suyver
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High School Combining functions - just another check

  • Agent_J
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Undergrad How Do I Find the Decryption Function for C = (7M + 9) mod 26?

  • stunner5000pt
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Undergrad Circle eqauation - can ne1 double check my work

  • Agent_J
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Undergrad Finding Coefficient of x^25 in (2x - (3/x^2))^58

  • Caldus
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Undergrad Solving Trig Problem: 4 Tangent Circles, Find Shaded Radius

  • Hollywood Dave
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High School Uncovering the Origins of Pi: A Closer Look at Archimedes' Approximation

  • decibel
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Undergrad Coordinate System: Place N Elements in a Square Format

  • bobby_kl
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High School Is 0 is an even and positive number?

  • WWW
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Undergrad Is Pi Actually Transcendental?

  • FUNKER
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Undergrad Advice on Learning Advanced Mathematics

  • Inquisitor
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Undergrad Why Is Pi Fascinating in Science and Mathematics?

  • The_Imagizer
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Undergrad Proving: a^{log_cb} = b^{log_ca}

  • gnome
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Undergrad How do I simplify radical equations with nested radicals?

  • Agent_J
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Undergrad Are the Sum of Polynomial Roots Always Zero When Complex Numbers Are Involved?

  • expscv
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Undergrad Simplify Radical Fraction Expression: (y^-3 - x^-3) / (xy^-1 + x^-1y + 1)

  • Agent_J
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Undergrad Creating a Sequence Without Gauss: The Euler Challenge

  • honestrosewater
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Graduate Interesting problem from a Putnam student

  • philosophking
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Graduate Natural Deductions: Strategies to Reason Asymmetry

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High School Dividing 0 By Itself: Is There an Answer?

  • repugno
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High School How does a mathematician define Mathematics?

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Undergrad Combining 2 Equations into 1 Polar Equation

  • jfhatch
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High School What is the function for a curved line on the positive (+,+) zone of a graph?

  • the1024b
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High School What Unique Properties Define a Cyclic Quadrilateral?

  • Saad
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Undergrad Understanding nX+M=y Sequence M_i

  • honestrosewater
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High School Creating a system of equations

  • nation_unknown
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Graduate Maths needed to study QM and GR?

  • Lorentz
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Undergrad Reducing a System of Equations to One Variable

  • st3dent
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Undergrad Solving Problems Using the Pigeonhole Principle

  • Caldus
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High School Can Mathematics Predict Real-World Events Like Wars?

  • peter444
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Graduate Solving Hilbert's 6th Problem: Organic Mathematics

  • moshek
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Graduate Simplify Natural Logarithms: ln(i^2)^2 Explained | Sweet Bro"

  • FUNKER
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High School Find the Two Numbers: A Tricky Math Problem Solved in 5 Minutes

  • JasonRox
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Undergrad Possible title: Can you solve these mathematical challenges?

  • Janitor
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Graduate Is Maths an underlying principle of nature or did it originate from our brain?

  • Lorentz
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People who take on big problems

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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High School How do I simplify trig identities involving (tan+1)^2 and secx+1/secx?

  • Dantes
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High School Can You Think of a False Statement that Appears True?

  • Saad
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Undergrad Is 0.9999... Equal to 1? The Proof You Need to See

  • nemzy
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High School Maximizing Parallelogram Area: A Mathematical Approach

  • travishillier
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Graduate What Set of Axioms Leads to All Tautologies in Propositional Calculus?

  • StarThrower
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Undergrad Find 3rd Point of Right Angled Triangle

  • peader
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Create a Math Poem for College Students

  • ermines
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Undergrad Can anyone help me solve this chessboard question?

  • SeanP
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Undergrad Can you prove that x^3-8 is prime if x and x^2+8 are also primes?

  • Nexus[Free-DC]
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Ready for a mind-boggling math challenge?

  • Imparcticle
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High School Can You Divide By Zero in Math?

  • ShawnD
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Graduate Is 2^x = x the Key to Infinite Exponential Solutions?

  • PFanalog57
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Undergrad An interesting proposition Please read

  • philosophking
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High School How to i solve the amplitude 3sin(2x)+4sin(x)

  • expscv
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High School From Struggling in High School to Acing Calculus: Is it Possible?

  • Chrono
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High School But I'm going to stick with my answer.Why does 0 factorial equal 1?

  • Math Is Hard
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Solving Algebraic Equations: Tips for Overcoming Common Mistakes

  • new324
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Graduate Learn Quantum Field Theory: Beginner Guide

  • MC363A
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High School How Do You Calculate Diameter from Volume?

  • bbg5000
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High School Need Help With Tessellation Project

  • apegod
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High School Understanding the Concept of "y=mx+b

  • Imparcticle
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High School Is 0 divided by 0 equal to any number?

  • MC363A
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Undergrad The SimCity navy has a rigorous training program

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad Is 2x = sqrt(2)x a Mathematical Paradox?

  • mister studebaker
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High School What is the solution to this algebraic problem?

  • xxpsychoxx
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Graduate Abel Prize to Atiyah and Singer

  • selfAdjoint
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High School What Do the Letters A, B, and the Greek Letter w Mean in this Curve Problem?

  • FabioTTT
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Undergrad Can someone help me with calculating cartesian coordinates for a moving object?

  • Ralgar
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Undergrad How can I simplify adding two sine waves using trigonometric identities?

  • flexifirm
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Graduate What do you think of these two books about Geometry?

  • folksong
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High School Online Converters: m3 to L, Rainfall Area in m2

  • martine
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Undergrad How Do You Convert Cylindrical Equations to Rectangular Form?

  • FabioTTT
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Is WinEDT the Easier Alternative to LaTeX?

  • Jin314159
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Undergrad Isolating x in Rate of Reaction?

  • mwall
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High School How do I construct a cubic inequality with specific solution sets?

  • iluvrotinsaag
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Undergrad What are some recommended mathematics books for a semi-popular level?

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