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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Is it possible to quantify human language?
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Prove the following by induction (or otherwise):
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Expressing start of a vector using a point on the vector
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Proving Equality in Math: Solving the Question of Two Equaling a Third
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Does the following inequality holds for every POSITIVE 'x' ?
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What Does \bar{\in} Symbol Mean?
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Algebra: Is this possible to solve?
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What is the name and value of the constant \sum_{n=1}^\infty{2^{-2^n}}?
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Constrained Optimization via Lagrange Multipliers
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How Do I Correctly Evaluate the Integral Over [0,2pi] of √(t^2+2) dt?
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How to generate graph and known formula
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Laplace Transform - Sigma+jw | Control Theory Explained
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What is the meaning of the sigma notation in this matrix A?
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Question about semi-major axis of an ellipse
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How can f(x, y) be defined on y=x for a continuous function?
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Continuous Extension of Function at Origin: Can f=1?
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Random walk in spherical coordinates
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Combining three non linear functions into one single function
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Why does multiplication precede addition?
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Infinitely many infinitely small numbers.
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Here's the type of textbook I'm looking for. Does it exist?
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Can you Identify a Pattern in this Sequence?
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Solving Difference Equations with Homogeneous and Inhomogeneous Parts?
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Points on two ellipses with identical tangent lines
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What are some recommended books for elementary math proofs?
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Fibonacci Formula: Find Nth Term in Sequence
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Calculating the angle between two vectors
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Why is the derivative of cot x equal to -cosec^2 x instead of -1/tan^2?
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Probability : Dependent Events
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I am new to Calculus. rate of change
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Beginning Complex Numbers ideas
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How do I calculate pixels number
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Where can I find practice problems for mastering Laplace transforms?
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Solutions to a linear equation and perfect square
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Find Number of Permutations of 2D Numbers Constrained by Sum n
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Recognize a product of two vars in Mathematica?
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Calculating Limits for Scientists
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Quadratic Equation from 3 points
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Can Police Prove Pacing Accuracy Over Short Distances?
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Distance between planet and vessel - Trig problem
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Deriving Descriptions of Conic Sections from Fundamental Definition
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Cartesian product of R^n and R^m
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Famous Old Elementary Algebra Textbook Recommendations?
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Formula for X-Y-Theta bend test
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Determining the percentage of points away from the Mean
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Can We Determine the Product of Two Numbers if Their Sum is Known?
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Formula for finding point on a line given distance along a line
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F=R/2 Derivation for Parabolic Approximation near Vertex
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How to solve for x in this problem
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Orientating objects to align with a specific axis
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How Is the Sequence 2, 0, 2/27, 0, 2/125 Formulated?
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Divided a single second, then convert to milliseconds. Don't know how?
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What Is the Pattern in This Number Sequence?
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How to Solve Improper Integral: Tips & Tricks
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What do you think about Lang Textbooks?
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The Surprising Answer to "Why is 0! = 1?
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Solving Integral Recursion: Proving I(n) for n∈ℕ0
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Is this correct:integral: 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) dxt = tan(x/2)
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Solve the integral 1/(1+x^3) dx
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The Conjugate Method for Limits
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Many authors and lecturers use the word approximate.
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Two Equations, Three variables
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How Challenging Is It to Create a Non-Symbolic MATLAB Laplace Transform Solver?
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The Derivative of Bessel Function of the Second Kind
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What are factors and multiples?
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Reading Haaser-Sullivan's Real Analysis
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Is it possible to express any planar transformation in terms of rotation?
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Instantaneous Unit Conversion between CGS and SI units
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Why is the partial derivative of a relative scalar field not always zero?
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Explicit formula for Euler zigzag numbers(Up/down numbers)
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Fractional exponents of negative
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Definition of Curl. Can anyone derive the gradient operator?
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Monte Carlo integration method: sampling in region?
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How Do You Convert Complex Tensor Notation to Vector Notation?
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Why Use Trigonometric Substitutions in Integration?
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Questions about papers on Mathematical Physics
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What is the Simplest Series that Sums to 1/pi?
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Software to make line graph, Like Excel?
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Sum of unique powers of a number
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How can I optimize a function on a non-linear set with unknown points?
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How Do You Determine Weight for Line Orientation in Different Sample Spaces?
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Solving Fractions: How to Solve x/36-x = 12/36-12 + 3.013/0.20(36-3.013)
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Elaboration on matrix operations.
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Is there a quicker way to calculate factorials?
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Number sequence IQ question: What is the next term in this sequence?
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Win Free Stuff at Work: Game Theory Strategies
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Simple proof for arbitrary period
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Calculating Lottery Odds: How Are Your Chances of Winning Determined?
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Is 1 Equal to Infinity? A Discussion
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Help with Integral Problem: f(t), r, h, a
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Certifying shortest vector in a lattice
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Boolean & Modulo: (a&b)modp - Is it the same as (amodp)&(bmodp)?
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Is Infinity Equal to Infinity According to Wolfram Alpha and Friends?
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How do I rearrange this equation to solve for B?
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Dirac Delta Function: Application & Uses
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A billion consective zeros in pi
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How do you calculate weekly and weekend prices from given information?
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The Subset Multiply Problem: Is it NP Complete?
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How to define a parabola in 3d coordinate system.
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What is the role of anentropy in the origin of life?
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