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Does applying arccos() to both sides of an inequality preserve its relation?
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Identifying Unknown Maths Symbol
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Simple but frustrating confusion on definition of bounded function
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Calculating Item Values in Online Games
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Can You Explain Why (x^a)^b = x^{ab}? Rules & Reasons
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Example of dense non surjective operator
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Solving Right Triangles with 3 Angles and Area - Warren
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Is the Dirac Delta Function Even?
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What Does It Mean for a Function to Have Compact Support?
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Temperature/Pressure conversion for NH3
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Is the Algorithm r_n+1= r_n/(1+sqrt(2-r_n)) Stable?
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Find Combined Vector Given Angles: Is It Possible?
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Questions about hyperreal numbers/functions
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Can You Divide When Formally Proving Trig Identities?
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Creating an Equation from Coordinates to "Save" a Curve
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How to Calculate the Distance of a Trip with a Rest Stop and Constant Speed?
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Prove f(P) = 0 for Any Point P in the Plane | Putnam A1 Question Help
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Quaternions angle error - correct?
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Main branches of math definitions
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Understanding Logical Statements: P(x) and Q(x) in Z | Examples and Explanation
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Creating an Uneven Graph: How to Adjust Slope in Different Quadrants
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Understanding the Limit Definition of the Derivative: A Search for Mistakes
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How can I simplify this Taylor expansion?
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Sufficient Condition for a Quadrilateral to be a Trapezium
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Positive and negative square roots
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Suggestion on workbooks with examples, beyond calculus?
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The rate of convergence of a sequence
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Solve for the covariance in the bivariate Poisson distribution
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Generalization of summation of k^a
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Least Squares With Multiple Quadratic Constraints
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Does the definition of Φ-invariance require that I(x) = T for all x in S?
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Define Metric for Set of Reals in n Dimensions
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Newton's method with inequality constraint
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Why use a laurent series in complex analysis?
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Decoding the Mystery: The Truth Behind (-1)^2^(1/2) and Its Value
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I've have to give a talk for our maths society. Topic suggestions?
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Proving Bounded Open Sets Union of Disjoint Open Intervals
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Find Shortest Distance to Point on Ellipsoid
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Homogeneous linear equations geometrically
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Matrix Invertability & Singularity: Explained
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Homogenious Eqns: Solns Apart from Trivial Solution?
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Intersection of plane in spherical coordinate system
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What are the conditions for the divergence of a function of r to be true?
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How important is computational skill to become a mathematician?
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S^5 Sphere: Visualizing and Understanding
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What Connects the Natural Logarithm of i with Pi?
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Typing Math: How to Use Symbols & Imaginary Numbers
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Deriving properties of the Gamma Function
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Split-complex numbers and dual numbers
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Position Notation: x_n = d_n = Λ_n = E_n
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Proving Field Axioms: Help & Solutions
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Sean Gourley on the mathematics of war
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Solving Large Equations with wxMaxima - What is up with %r1?
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Solve Highest/Lowest Points on Curve of Intersection with Lagrange Multipliers
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Simple Differential problem (help)
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Finding Rational Solutions for ψ in √(87600-1.44ψ^2) with ψ ≤ 10
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Is this quadrilateral tangential?
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Find Length of Segment AB in Circle Co-ordinate Question
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Expressing x is a Real Number and Not 1: Quick Notation Guide
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Sigma Notation for Λ1 + Λ2 + Λ3 +...+ Λn = 1
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Proof of the total differential of f(x,y)?
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Pure Mathematics vs. Applied Mathematics: Which is Your Favorite Field?
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Are axioms/postulates always so self-evident that they don't need any proofs
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Decimal place and significant figure
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How to Solve Simultaneous Equations in a Do-Loop with Mathematica 7?
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Help Growth Models - Derivates
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What are the values of A, B, and C in the equation (AB+1)/(CBA+A+B)=0.138?
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How can I learn to be good at math?
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2D variable coefficient recurrence relation
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Formalizing A>>B: How to Define and Use this Inequality in Mathematics?
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What happens when 1/100 is divided by 10?
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I'm in a talent show tomorrow. Show me a cool math proof.
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Solve that without 4th order polynomial?
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I need a method to calculate ln(x) for small x, other than Taylor series method
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2^((-2)^x) =x how do you solve for x? without a calculator?
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Cool ways of defining functions.
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What is the Correct Notation for Infinity when Taking a Limit?
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Is x^pi Real for Negative Values of x?
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Is a Deltoid Wing the Same as a Kite Shape?
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Perspective sketches from 4D to 3D?
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What is the pronounciation of this letter in english?
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Solving Trigonometric Equations: What is the Best Way?
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What Does the Dot Mean in a Function Like f(x,·,·)?
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Complete list of math branches
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How can Stirling's approximations be used to simplify a log equation?
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Del operator with coordinate transformations
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Is Infinity Just a Mathematical Concept or Does It Exist in Reality?
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Notation for Domain Variable Expressions
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Build an ellipse given 3 points and the focus
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Understanding Domains and Ranges for Inverse Functions - A Noob's Guide
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Image of f(x) = x/(1+|x|): Find the Range
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Any decimal number in the range 0 to 2^(n-1)can be represented in binary form
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Is the equality \sqrt[n]{ab}= \sqrt[n]{a}\sqrt[n]{b} true for complex numbers?
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Solving Math Problems: Trial & Error vs. Other Methods
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Rotate a plane through its coefficients
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