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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Set x Equal to Something: How to Use Brackets in a Function
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How can we use math to communicate with aliens?
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Proof of the Addition Identies
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What functions are best for approximating the Least Square Method?
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Is 1-(sin^6x+cos^6x)=(3sin^2x)(cos^2x) a Valid Trigonometric Identity?
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Notation Question: Constraining N to an Interval [-a,+a]
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Probability of Signal getting through.
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The Determinant of a Matrix of Matrices
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How to find which z-value to cut at to get the appropriate volume of a sphere
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Can TEX be sent and read in email?
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Can the Law of Cosines Solve the Distance Difference Problem?
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Am I right, what's your opinion? trigonometry
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What is the spiral shape produced by an attractive (1/r^2)sin(theta) force?
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Need reference or derivation of Gamma function for half-integer orders
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Is the Average Value of Cos^2 Indeed 1?
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Proving Trig Problem: sec (2x) - 1 = sin^2 x / 2 sec (2x)
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How Do You Solve for Theta in Degrees When Given a Cosine Squared Equation?
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Question about point on a line?
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Linear Systems and Linear Differential Equations
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Are Proportional Variables ALWAYS Multiplied/Divided from One Another?
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Trig/Algebra Question - Sailboat
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How to solve exponential equations with unequal coefficients?
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Is Mathematics A Talent or Skill?
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What's the best Mathematics software.
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How where all the possible tangents, cosines, and sines of angles found?
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Help: Simple Algebra yet I fail
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Squaring out coordinates (with trig)
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Euler's proof of infinite primes and his product formula.
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Determine if point lies on inscribed square
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Square a Vector: Magnitude x Vector
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How Is the Square Root of 6 Derived Using the Square Roots of 2 and 3?
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Reverce log, Anti-log, or unlog whitch is correct?
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Which Generalized Mean Best Approximates the Median?
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Solve Complex Equation: Finding a and b from Known c and d
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Gamma Function on negative Fractions
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Can an Integral Be Transformed into a Triple Integral?
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Vectors, Matrices and Determinants. Oh my.
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How Does Simplifying Quadratic Equations Affect Their Solutions?
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What is the Best Way to Write a Short Webpage Title?
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Embedding Complex Matrices into Real Spaces
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Circumscribed circle - inscribed circle area formula
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What is the method for finding the mid-line of two parallel slopes?
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Why does the possible orbitals equal n squared?
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What is the Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem?
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Writing a Farey sequence in Mathematica.
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Solving Dynamical Systems with Polar Coordinates
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Am I missing something with exponential Fourier series?
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Proving the Positivity of Negative Times Negative: An Algebraic Approach
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Uncovering the Mystery of Euclid's Proof of Infinite Primes
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How Does This Equation Relate to Protein Structure Prediction?
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Multiplying fractions (newbie question)
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Multiplication by Juxtaposition
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Integration by parts-I can't reproduce a given answer
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Linear and Quadratic equations
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Primes whose digits sum to a prime
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Division or Multiplication First in 48÷2(9+3) Calculation?
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How can I create a graph with multiple y-axes in Excel?
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Help with differentiating summations
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Maxima CAS question re: forcing evaluation
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Proving Algebraic Identity: $\frac{k^2}{k^2-m^2}$
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Line integral of complex function
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The symbol beneath the equals sign
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What Are Your Favorite Math Books for Intuitive Understanding?
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Any Recommendations for a Comprehensive Math Anthology with No Errors?
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What makes Lie Groups a crucial theory in modern dynamics and beyond?
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Understanding Exponents: Solving the Power Question
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Difference between Inner Product and Dot Product
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How to get equation from s set of data
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Why Rationalize the Denominator?
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Sum of Two Squares: Is There a Relation?
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Bianry to polynomial conversion
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Mental Math Tricks: Worth It or Parlor Trick?
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Convert Hexadecimal to Binary Bits
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Looking for a undergrad senior project topic
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Fourier series odd and even functions
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Subtracting Exponents with Same Base but Different Exponent
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Curve Sketching, How to get the Function?
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Pigeonhole Principle question
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Understanding Complex Numbers: A Visual Explanation
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Resolving line tension using vectors
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Can the value of a function at a point of discontinuity vary among authors?
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How does raising a variable to a power affect the error in measurement?
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Finding the aproximate integer Sqrt of a large prime
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How Do You Integrate the Function |x|/x?
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How to calculate confidence interval not on t-table
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Newtonian Central Force System
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How Can I Improve My Math Test Preparation and Learn to Love Math?
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Where Can I Find Reliable Help for Advanced Stats Questions?
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Open set (differential equation)
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How do you determine whether a function is periodic or not?
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How to represent this with math notatation
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Understand T=k3 x H/N | Help & Explanation
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Bounded Operators: Linearity & Inequality
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How to represent a fraction infinitely close to 1?
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Proof of an infinite product formula
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How to Solve the Red Balls Game: Tips and Tricks for High Scores
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Isaac Newton & Calculus: Inventing, Antiderivatives & F(b)-F(a)
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What is the Meaning of the Formula for Bread Pudding?
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Do You Have What it Takes to Be a True Mathematician?
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Questions about convergence testing.
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