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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Line segment of length pi (Just a thought I've had)
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What is the proof for the geometric series formula?
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What is a Contour Integral and How is it Calculated?
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A Contradiction in Moment of Inertia Formulae by reductio ad absurdum?
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Extracting Square Roots in your head
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Ace Your AP Calculus Midterm: Tips & Tricks!
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Why is x^2 not bijective when defined with a domain including 0?
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Projective Geometry: Proving Existence of Centers S_1, S_2 & S_3
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Puzzle Solving - How to Transform (eqn 1) to (eqn 2)?
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General Help for Combinatorics and Graph Theory
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Aren't all equations defining a field?
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Can I visualize three variable functions through scalar and vector fields?
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Proving Triangle Inequality for d(x,A) & d(y,A)
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Preparing for College Math: Tips and Resources
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What the hell are vector components?
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Perpendicular Lines: Slope, Angle & Equations
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Solving for Delta Squared: Rules & Examples
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Discrete Math - equivalence laws
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Is there a hierarchy between pure and applied mathematics?
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Solve the Pythagorean Tripple 3^x+4^x=5^x
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Checking whether a curve is a parabola or not
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How can you find the relative extrema of |1+\sqrt[3]{x}|?
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Combining two trig terms into one?
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What do the primes mean in this differential equation?
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Help with Estimating Total Area
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What is the general form and convergence of (k+1)r^k?
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Are Originless Coordinates Possible for Spherical Surfaces and Planes?
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Divide a Sphere into Many Shapes
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Integrating Graphs with Two Intervals: How to Find the Mean?
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Relative extrema of absolute functions
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Why do we have order of operations in math?
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First step to proof of convergance using Newton's root finding method
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Proper Subsets in Discrete Math
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Symbolic Math Programs: Which has the least number of bugs?
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How Is the Sum of Squares Formula Derived Using Induction?
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Dirac Delta Function: Definition & Samples
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Logarithmic vs exponential scales
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What is a phase map and how is it used in structured light 3D scanners?
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How Do You Simplify 4√(sin(π/4))?
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Is it Appropriate to Use Big Vee and Big Wedge for Infinitary Logic?
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Fitting Data to an Equation with a Series
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What is the Optimal Change Strategy for a Baker?
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Irrational Numbers: Infinite Numerical Values Explained
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Euclid's Proof: Infinity of Primes
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Hi. Say we want to parametrize the plane R^2.
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Formula for Microsoft Excel®'s FV function?
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A basic question: What does closed form mean?
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How do I find the critical points for the absolute value of sine x?
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Looking for an example of a random variable that does not have a prob density fn
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What are some good textbooks for advanced calculus with challenging exercises?
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Error Propagation: Explaining AB Calculation
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Simpler Approach for Solving Simultaneous Equations with Multiple Variables?
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Proof Sin^2(x)-Sin^2(2x)=Cos^2(2x)-Cos^2(x) - Get Help Now!
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Download Interactive Integration Games & Quizzes
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Is Math a Tool for Understanding Our World?
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Can anyone explain the solution of the Monty Hall problem? (probability)
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Do All Fractals Exhibit Exact Self-Similarity?
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Calculating error of a multi-varialbe function
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What is the significance of symmetry in the complex plane?
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Problems with identity in complex calc
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Software to learn algebra and geometry
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Solving quadratics and factorisation of polynomials using calculus
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Laplacian of 1/r is zero at orign
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Recurrence relation of tangent
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Factoring vs. original equation
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Hints for Proving n^5 = n (mod 10)
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Finding the minimum value that an expression can take.
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Use of infinity in mathematics from the constructivists?
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Projection of area onto a plane
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Triangulation: Locate Point with 3 Sensors
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Can Singular Points Be Smoothly Transformed to Achieve Differentiability?
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Greens Theorem for negatively orientated curve
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How Can I Solve These Complex Integrals?
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Explain the logic behind proportions
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Spring mass spring mass spring - 2 balls oscillations
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Convert a philosophical statement to a mathematical formula?
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Looking for insights about this sequence:
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Need help with Integral: e^(-1/x)?
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Differences Between Real and Complex Spherical Harmonics in Signal Rotation
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Need book on billiard ball type problems
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Imaginary numbers negative confusion
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Logic behind negative exponents
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Can y(x) be Calculated from a Cubic Bezier Curve?
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How to write that per that in mathematical terms?
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How can we determine the number of elements in a set?
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Solve 3^(2x) - 2*3^(x+5) + 3^10 = 0 - Brain Boosting Hint
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Numbers and systems a way of storing states of energy
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Circle to Circle Tangent Equation
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Variation Distance: Explaining Finite Cases
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Which Book is Best for Self-Studying Number Theory?
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Questions about conic sections
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AQA AS Maths question from '09 paper
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Is the given Pauli matrix in SU(2)?
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Intuition behind a method of adding two fractions
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Introductory books with lots of problems
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Australian mathematics competition, papers needed
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Help integrating Abs(x-y) dydx
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What if 0 is just a concept with no actual real-world counterpart?
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How can I optimize my learning of advanced math?
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Why do we take slope as rise over run?
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