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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Can any matrix be considered a tensor?
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General inverses of trigonometry function
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Meaning of the square root and its contradiction
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Aggregation Functions: Easy to Characterise?
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Is sqrt(-1) x sqrt(-1) = -1 Algebraically Valid?
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Can Fourier series be differentiated term by term in the spectral method?
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Probability problem driving me crazy
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Imaginary Numbers and Properties: A Puzzling Case
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Rudin Theorem 1.14: Measurable Functions & Intuitive Understanding
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How to Calculate Moment of Inertia for Polygons in a 2D System?
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Test for Eulerian Paths in Mathematica
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Is -i Equal to 1/i in Complex Numbers?
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How can I obtain real lengths for 'r' in the equation of a circle when R > A?
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Finding "The Algorithm for Calculating Integrals" at ICSC 1990
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How Do Prime Numbers Influence Circle Packing Patterns?
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Derivative of Gamma Function: Finding the Mistake?
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Reflecting light ray between two curves in Mathematica
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How Do I Evaluate a Summation Involving Binomial Coefficients?
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Please explain what a Fourier transform is?
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Functional analysis applications
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After the statement is proved, can it be refuted?
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Can you spot the mistake in this equation?
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Drawing a Sketch of a Function with Specified Properties
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Is There a More Efficient Version of Newton's Method Using Higher Derivatives?
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Physical Meaning and Evaluation of Complex Integral in Heat Conduction Problems
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Struggling with Calculating Rates of Change in Graphs?
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Graphing a vertical line on graphing utility
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Proof of Area Invariance of Closed Curve
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Math Proving: Are Computer Derived Theorems Accurate?
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Why does the angle in polar coordinates only vary from 0 to pi?
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Better Description: Improve Conversion & Occupancy Rate
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Can the strong form of mathematical induction always be used?
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Trig identity in complex multiplication
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The proliferation of mathematics cranks on the Internet
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What reasoning error am I making here?
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How can I differentiate modulus?
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Can Mathematical Induction Prove Theorems for Negative Numbers?
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Understanding the Wavy Curve Method for Solving Polynomial Inequalities
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Analyzing a Pulse: Averaging Spectra & Data Window Criteria
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How can I convert the Riemann Sum into an Integral?
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Taking the reciproque of a partial derivative (as seen in thermodynamics)?
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Can one derive the approximate ratio between space and material in a ball
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Can anyone help with peak summation?
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What is the meaning of M(n) in algorithm complexity analysis?
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Is Re(f) and Im(f) always differentiable for complex functions?
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What is an invert transform and how does it relate to the hankel transform?
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Linear relationship at small x
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Calculating Physics Course Grade: Need Help!
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Cosine = Contraction? (Banach)
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Cryptology and codes vigenere code formula
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Struggling With College Math: Advice Needed
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Ordered a couple of AoPS textbooks
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Complex numbers, solving polynomial, signs of i
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Why is Simple Inequality True?
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Can You Solve Euler's Triangle Formula with Just the Distance (d)?
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Problem with in defining a function to be even or odd
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Is the problem with dividing by zero recognizing different infinities?
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Simplifying Equation: Where Am I Going Wrong? | Get Help with Math"
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How to know direction of point
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Conversion from cartesian to fractional coordinates
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How Can I Improve My Skills in Permutations and Combinations?
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What are the practical applications of the Gamma function in various fields?
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Developing Mathmatical Maturitiy
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Am I on track for grad school?
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Deriving the atan2 Function from Tangent Half-Angle Formulas
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Why Was My First Attempt Wrong in Calculating iPod Probability?
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What materials should I get for studying physics?
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What is the condition for the Jacobian transformation when changing variables?
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Help resolving this number series
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Favorite Equation Of All Time?
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Some easy unsolved math problems (High school grade)
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Math Hierarchy: Fundamentals, Axioms & Exponentiation
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Financial Math - For people who with Financial math related problems.
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Seemingly easy circle geometry can't figure it out.
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Multivariable Constrained Optimization
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Appoximate a non-analytical function?
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Cubic equations with independent variables
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What are the steps to manipulate this equation and solve for r2?
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Calculation beyond computional limits
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Finding slope fields using Euler method
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HP50g help with numerical solver
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Can Mathematics Prove that -1 Equals 1?
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Cardinality of \mathbb{R}^{\mathbb{N}} - Is it \mathbb{R} or \{0,1\}?
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Proving Impossible: Equivalent Homogeneous Systems of Linear Equations
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What Are Recommended Calculus Books for Self-Study?
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Proofing Convergence of a_n = n^{1/n} to 1 - Help Needed!
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Is the following result trivial?
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Gaussian Summation - Find Out the Result!
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Feynman - Random Walk <D> and coin flipping
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Is this valid when using arctanh ln identity?
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Is there a universal math database for precise definitions and theorems?
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Smoothness of Fourier Transforms for Rapidly Decaying Functions
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Can Ln(-x) Ever Yield a Valid Solution Similar to Complex Numbers?
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