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 Quadratic Function Q&A: Working w/ Numbers Below 10

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High School Finding Inclination of Line: x = [a number]

  • Chen
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High School How to Solve a Complex Algebraic Equation with Logs and Square Roots?

  • Matrix
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High School What is the smallest integer with a remainder of 1 when divided by 6, 8, and 10?

  • PrudensOptimus
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Graduate Brain Teaser #64: Analytic Solution to Skyscraper Window Washing

  • gnome
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Graduate How Does Prime Number Distribution Aid in Integer Factorization?

  • ?uestionable
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Undergrad Solving a Circle Problem: Max Arc Length

  • Moni
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High School Solving equations for variables

  • socialcoma
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Graduate Did Lambert Prove That Saccerei's Acute Angles Contradict Euclidean Geometry?

  • Thoth
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Undergrad How can I write this sequence in terms of factorials?

  • martinrandau
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Undergrad Carmichael numbers in other bases

  • ?uestionable
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High School Why does a circles angles equal up to 2pi? Wouldn't it be 1?

  • Cyberice
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High School How many full skyscrapers has he washed?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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High School Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics?

  • PrudensOptimus
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Undergrad Decision Math: Planarity Algorithm & Computer Intersection

  • garytse86
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High School Are There Free Software Titles for Complex Calculations?

  • izmeh
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Undergrad Trigonometric Problem Solving Using Identities

  • Caldus
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Type Exponents as Superscript - E6S

  • Echo 6 Sierra
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Graduate What is the Definition of Cancellation Law in Mathworld?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Undergrad What is the equation for this pattern? (x=0, 2, 4, 16, 256, 65536)

  • Qwerty
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Undergrad Is a 3D Line Really Just a 1D Object?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Undergrad How does Pascal triangle apply to (a+b+c)^n and (a+b+c+...+d)^n?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Undergrad What is Zero Raised to Itself?

  • Shinobiku
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High School Area of a Circle: Find Proof of πr2 Formula

  • repugno
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What is 1+1? the answer begins with F

  • PrudensOptimus
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High School Numbers formed by taking each of the digits 2,3,5,6 and 8 once?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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High School What is 432432 in Base 5 Converted to Base 10?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad How does multiplying 2 segments give a surface?

  • gabriel
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Undergrad Solving Cubic Equations - General Method

  • TheDestroyer
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High School Share Your Thoughts on Useless Mathematical Equation

  • dink
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Undergrad Solving 3^(4logx)=5 and 5(1.044)^t=t+10

  • Kate
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Graduate Distinctions Between Logical Invalidity and Falsity

  • Greg Bernhardt
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High School Proving the vertex formula x = -b/2a

  • daodude1987
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High School What is the ratio between the two measures of the cubit mentioned in the Bible?

  • Jug
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Letter Equation < 90 = D in an A A

  • Greg Bernhardt
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High School My Strange Observation: Anything Multiplied by 9 Equals 9

  • decibel
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High School Graphing k(x) = log3 (x+9): Steps to Solve

  • Death
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High School What is the pattern in the sequence: A,C,F,J?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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High School Sketch g(x)=f(x-2) + 1 = 1 + e^x-2

  • Death
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Undergrad Calculating Error for Measuring y3 in Range x1 to x2

  • Doctor Luz
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Undergrad Figure out the numerical values of sines and cosines?

  • StephenPrivitera
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Undergrad Find Angles of Intersecting Planes & Triangles - Stereometry Problem

  • kernelpenguin
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Making Math Team Cool Again: The Story of a Delinquent Captain

  • Gale
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High School Understanding Quadratic Equations: Factoring and Finding X-Intercepts

  • Caldus
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Undergrad How can rearranging letters create a perfect grammatical expression equal to 12?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Graduate How Can You Identify the Counterfeit Coin Using a Three Pan Balance?

  • wubie
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Graduate Lines and points in the projective plane

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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High School How do I divide polynomials? (x^3-15x-7)/(x^2-3x-3)

  • Learning
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High School Difference between surface area and total area of a cylinder

  • Integral0
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High School Is Non-Euclidean Geometry the Key to Unlocking New Mathematical Discoveries?

  • tudur
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Undergrad What Math Topics are Essential for 3D Programming?

  • Jikx
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High School When is the next time Jack' clock will be exactly on time?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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High School What is the missing product in this sequence of equations?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad Harmonic-geometric progression

  • Integral0
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Cited! How My Website Surprised Me

  • Pauly Man
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Undergrad Are there any of you scholars out there that use math ML?

  • rdecker
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Undergrad Can I Use Theorems In Geometry Proofs?

  • wubie
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High School How Do You Solve x^4 + 2x^2 + x + 2 = 0?

  • Caldus
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High School Geometry problems from attached document

  • rahul_rudani
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Undergrad How can we define division without using addition?

  • AndersHermansson
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Undergrad How Large Are Mersenne Primes in Decimal Digits?

  • anil
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Offering geometry help

  • ATCG
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Undergrad I need to learn what quaternions are

  • enigma
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High School Why is b^(m/n) equal to the mth power of the nth root of b?

  • split
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High School What's the best next step for math after completing Algebra 2?

  • krusty the clown
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Undergrad Determine the ones place value of the product of the first 1000 prime numbers.

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Is the Advanced Algebra book by Scott, Foresman still in circulation?

  • mathzeroh
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High School How to perform factorial operation

  • On Radioactive Waves
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Undergrad Calculating Inverse Functions for Cubic Equations for TI-83 Users

  • ATCG
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High School What are the basics of logarithmic functions?

  • ATCG
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High School How Can I Simplify a Quadratic Equation with Rationals?

  • Caldus
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Graduate Finding the General Solution to Inverse Function Equations

  • StephenPrivitera
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High School Proving All Odd Numbers are Prime

  • arcnets
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High School What does the graph of (-2)^x look like?

  • reaver
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High School Finding Number Pairs with Reversible Results

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad Question in Discrete Math: Modular Arithmetic

  • wubie
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Undergrad Sum of the first n natural numbers is n(n+1)/2

  • StephenPrivitera
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Graduate What is Connes fusion and its connection to commutivity?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Undergrad Prove that sqrt2 + sqrt6 is irrational

  • StephenPrivitera
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Undergrad How can I prove this using the remainder theorem?

  • Hyperreality
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High School What is the range of this graph?

  • Learning
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High School How Can Density Be Calculated Without Volume for Cubes and Cylinders?

  • prokoro
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High School What is the domain of F(x) = √(x^2 - 49)?

  • Learning
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High School Simplifying Precalculus Equations and Identifying Function Properties

  • Caldus
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High School Maths Quiz: Solve the Surd Puzzle

  • jcsd
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Undergrad Can the ratio of two irrationals be rational?

  • Loren Booda
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High School Two cups A and B are similar, cup A

  • Matrix
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Undergrad Solving f(x) and Questions on Solution

  • sonya
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Undergrad Unravelling the Mystery of a Party Trick

  • Hyperreality
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High School What is special about these two numbers: 220 and 284?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad What's Next After Linear Algebra for an Advanced Math Student?

  • beeftrax
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Graduate What is the significance of this unitless ratio?

  • Tton
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Ti-83+ program download process

  • chewie1305
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High School Where Can I Find a Ti-83 Solver Program for Quadratic Equations?

  • chewie1305
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Undergrad Where Should You Place 8 Marks on a Blank 36 cm Ruler?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad Deriving Sin(a+b) from the Unit Circle: Any Ideas?

  • Corky
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Graduate Riemann Hypothesis: Will it Ever be Proven?

  • Inquiring_Mike
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High School Precalc absolute value fuction

  • gawman
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High School Solve the President Brain Teaser: 5 Kennedys

  • Greg Bernhardt
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What are some alternative mathematics forums to VBulletin?

  • urbantrained
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