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How many pages of math theory can you absorb in one day?
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If and only if relationship between them?
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Numerical integration - optimisation of code
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What is the Quotient Group S/S1?
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Order of Variables and Constants in Mathematical Expressions
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Unique properties of Gaussians
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What does the notation C = C1 U C2 mean?
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An extremely long power tower
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The size of sets and infinities
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What is the role of the transpose matrix in tensor transformations?
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Complex and Hypercomplex Numbers
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Lorentz transformations for spacetime
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Mathematical notation to multiply matrix elements
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D'Alembert Ratio Test: Convergence test
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A question about Extended Kalman Filter
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Monotonicity of convex function
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Need help understanding this problem
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A question for stochastic calculus
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Why Does Work Equal Zero When Force Is Perpendicular to Displacement?
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Prove property of classes (introductory set theory)
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Where can I go for information?
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What are quaternions and ow can they be used?
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Can I Put the Expectation Symbol Inside an Integral?
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Riemann sum and anti-derivative
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Equations for tangent & normal at P2 of circle P1 P2 P3?
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Areas of Pure Maths: Less Abstract & More Concrete
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Problem at Work with Regression
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Why can't \sqrt{30-x^2} be simplified to \sqrt{30}-x?
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Riemann prime distribution for dummies?
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How to solve when x is an exponent and a base
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Runge Kutta Sine-Gordan equaiton.
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How to Compute Residues of cot(piz)f(z)?
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Valid Estimation of Square Roots?
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Hard Sum Question: Sum of n=1 to ∞ n^2/(n^4+1)
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Making the Transition from Basic to Advanced Math
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Solve Math Problem: 5+7-11/22+5-55
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Knock out tournament to find first places
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What is the method to obtain this integral result?
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How to Integrate the Complementary Error Function with an Exponential Decay?
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How can I solve integrals with enthalpy and entropy in thermodynamics?
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2010 Euclid Contest Discussion
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Proper way to cite your sources?
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Determining Cheapest Food Combinations (Seems like ILP problem, but also not)
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Trignometry Proof Help: Angle A < 60 Degrees
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Jacobian transformation problem
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How can I get decimal answers on my TI-89 calculator when using pi?
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Convert norms to plane equations
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How Can We Determine the Max Min of Trig Functions in the Range (0, pi)?
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Factorials & Series - im a little lost here
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Solving equations in sin and cos theta
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Mental Subtraction: Tips & Tricks
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Rant about University Mathematics
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Commutative and Associative Addition in Closed Sets: A Conceptual Explanation
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Non-Hausdorff spaces by John L. Bell.
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Inequalities of real and complex numbers
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Can someone prove this series converges?
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Is there a general formula for solving cubic equations?
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Question about common math operations.
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How can I use modulus and inequalities to simplify my equations?
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Translation in Spherical Coordinates
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How do you generate a mathematical model?
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Prove Combinatorial Identity: Sum of x^3 up to n
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Flipping Limits in Integrals: Is it Valid?
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Discrete math - links to biology?
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Cartesian scalar equation of plane
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Simple recurring sequence (1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, )
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What's the difference between magnitude and pythagorean's theorem
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What are the prerequisites for understanding The Ricci Flow?
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Is Zero a Frequency? Miller G.A, Frick F.C. Statistical Behavioristics 1949
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Explore the Wonders of Polar Sets!
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Confused on Linear Least Square Fits very basic.
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Origin of Vector Cross Product
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Finding Points on the Unit Circle
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