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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Construct a rotation matrix out of another rotation matrix
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Rolling together percentages probabilities
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Understand the true meaning of limits
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Grammar Question: Should "then" be used in mathematical statements?
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How to learn Applied Mathematics?
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Coordinate on sphere(vector calculus)
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Calculating Binomial Probability: Understanding Output
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Characteristic Sets A & B: Special Name & Importance
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Transforming Log & Exp Equations: Differentiate wrt x
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Irrational numbers - incomprehnsible?
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Inscribe a polyhedron in an ellipsoid
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How do you pronounce the name of the author of the popular topology book?
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Directrix when talking about an ellipse?
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Defining Real Numbers Between Two Integers
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How to determine this infinite sum
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Most effective non uniform mesh, composite trapezoidal rule. help pleaseee
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Newton's Method- finding only positive zeros
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Can Two Rectangles Form a Disjoint Union of Six?
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Help with Vector Line of Support: Can't Find It on Google
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Can you Conquer Calculus in 5 weeks?
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Help with Inequality with Exponents question
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Can a function have two parameters and still retain the property of uniqueness?
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How many candies should you buy to get all the toys?
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Solving Confusion with Summation Convention - Ian
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Question about a property of pdfs
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Understanding Gaussian smoothing/filtering
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What is the Expansion of X^n + Y^n When n is Even?
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Solving an Equation for K | Math Help from Experts - Bazza2
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Define Circle Knowing Two Points and ARC LENGTH Only.
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How to find out if a function is periodic or not?
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Solving for |a| in a Complex Number Equation
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Converting Time Difference to Minutes: A Problem for Idiots
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Verifying the Sum of an Arithmetic Progression: Is it -(p+q) or +(p+q)?
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Calculating Height of Resting Ball Using Surface Area and Volume Equations
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Is the Coth Approximation Correct for Large x in a QM Textbook?
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How is Pi Generated? Answers to Your Questions
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What Are the Key Differences Between Complete and Sequentially Compact Spaces?
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What kind of problem is this and what tools can we use to tackle it?
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Solve Complicated Algebra with Expert Help
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Random Coordinates: How to Randomize a Position on a Sphere
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Is a Point Inside a Tilted Cube?
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How Many Conditions Are Needed to Specify a Circle?
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Proving Space of Differential Functions Not Closed
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Troubleshooting My Inverse Trig Proof
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Help with Sequences Problem: Expressing in Terms of Variable Integer k
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A Problem: Actually Doing Math
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Solving 3log(x)=6-2x: A Beginner's Guide
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Math Useless Without Applications?
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Proving that x=2^x can't happen for real x?
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What is an example of a non-closed subspace in a normed space?
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Short Time Fourier Transform - invertible?
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Domain Notation: Continuous Function
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Component Vectors: Finding Along Non-Perpendicular Lines/Axes
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When will Putnam scores be released?
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Is College Algebra & Trig the same thing as Pre-Calculus?
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Evaluate Integral for Reduced Green's Function: Semi-Infinite Plates
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Hyperbolic trigonometric functions in terms of e ?
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How Does the Inverse of a Complex Number Affect Its Magnitude and Argument?
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Solving Algebraic Problems with Non-Defined Terms: Real World Significance?
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How do you write hyperbolic functions in LaTeX?
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Series converge/ diverges. determine sum of series
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Help me convert this relationship into a linear equation
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Calculating Position on a Trajectory - Derivation of Equation of Motion
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Explore Why e^x Has Zero Roots Despite Being an Infinite Degree Polynomial
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Proofs of the Existence of No Greatest Natural Number
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Triangular numbers - Roots with bases other than 1
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What Does the 3 in the Integral Notation \int{d^3 r} Represent?
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Trigonometric sum-difference formula for absolute values
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Math cake Ideas Answer before 11 pm on 3-10-2010
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Is (0,0) a Point on the Graph of y=x^-1?
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Is the Inverse Graphing Calculator Accurate and Effective?
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Formula for Diameter of Cylinder Using Height/Volume.
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Weird Graph Behaviour - Analyzing a Root in Domain 2-4
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Expand (x + y/sqrt[n] + z/n)^2
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Solve the Hot Dog Mystery: Find the Greatest Number
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Square Root of 4: Can it be +2 or -2?
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What number is rational and irrational
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Complex Numbers: Why Use Complex Conjugate?
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Polynomial Expansion: Find Number of Terms in Any Expansion
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Series Convergence/Divergence Proofs
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What is the Geometric Meaning of Adding Equations Side-by-Side?
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How to prove √X is irrational number
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How is the number Pi, derived?
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Finding the square root of a+bi (complex number)
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Kronecker Delta Expansion: What is the Result of δijδkk?
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Resuming Math Studies After 9 Years: Advice Wanted
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About a hypergeometric functions (2F1).
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Uncover the Mystery of Numbers: Always Ending up with 9
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1 + 10 + 100 + 1000 + = -1/9
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Quartic eqn solutions for Cos/Sin
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Origin of hyperbolic functions
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Why Do Negative Numbers Squared Sometimes Show as Negative on Calculators?
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Disputing 1 / 0 = Infinity: Agree or Disagree?
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Help me solve this equation involving exponentials
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Square of Integer: A Different Perspective
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Vector Math: Squares, Roots, Logarithms
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Trying to understand Levi-Civita Symbol and notation
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Solving Basic Subtraction with Multiple Zeros
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What is the meaning of sine squared in mathematical calculations?
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