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Calculating Logarithms: \log_a (b) = {\ln (b) \over \ln (a)}
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What Is the Correct Method to Integrate Cos^2(x)?
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Factoring drag into artillery flight, differential equation
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Why are we able to combine terms in an equation?
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Good website full of high school algebra practice problems?
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So the statement you made is true, but does not prove what you want it to prove.
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How to Factor 1 Trillion into Two Numbers Without Zeroes?
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Matrix Rotations: Article for Rigorous Description | PF
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Understanding Math Notation: Unions and Intersections Explained
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Eccentricity of a compressed circular ring
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Proving an or statement in mathematical proofs
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How Do You Calculate Cam Dimensions for Optimal Rod Travel?
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Optimizing Puzzle Solutions through Grid Simulation
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Can someone please explain to me how to do combinations?
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Solve sin(y/2)=y/4: Step-by-Step Guide
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Triangle Calc: Parent Index to Child Indexes
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Is there an ultimate goal to mathematics progress?
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Extending addictive factorial?
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Computer graphic mathematical modelling question
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Range of a function, very simple & basic question
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First step of this simple limit problem
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Conjugate Gradient Methods Aren't Working
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How do you solve this integral using the classic mistake method?
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Finding The Equations of Lines
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How to prove the half number factorial formula?
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Solving for infinitely many solutions in a linear system with matrices
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Understanding MAC with Block Cipher & Initialization Vector
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Direct way of solving modulus containing equations
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Integral: sqrt(4-x^2)*sign(x-1) dx
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Pythagoras Theorem: Exploring Real vs Math Worlds
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Obtain the forumal of cos( theta 1 + theta2) .
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Quick one regarding Integration
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Introductory Pre-Calc or Calc textbooks
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I think it's my ignorance of not accepting that I can't do it, because
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Logging 12*e3c: Is ln(e) Cancelled Out?
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Integral: sqrt(1+((x^4-1)/(2x^2))^2)
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Chess and IQ, chess and checkers
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Solving Master's Challenge: Prove Equation of a Straight Line
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How Important Is Physics to a Mathematician?
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Whats the intergral of sqrt(25-9x^2)?
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Points on a Plane: Does n/2 Lines Exist?
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Are There Other Notations for Infinite Sums and Products?
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What Are the Mind-Blowing Properties of Trigonometric Functions?
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Is the set of nonregular languages larger than the set of regular languages?
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Velocity profile from 3d velocity space data
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How Can We Make Maths More Engaging and Understand Its Theories?
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Finding a function to 'fit' data? Regression?
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Solving the 9-Piece Animal Puzzle
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Solving Brainteasers with Dice and Graphs
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Solving 4th Degree Equation: √x+y=7, √y+x=11
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Cot[Arctan(y)] = tan[Arccot(y)] = 1/y
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How can I approximate a data set with an exponential curve?
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Talk aloud to solve mathematical problems quickly
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Logical Implication versus Approaches
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Explaining basic mathematics to a math illiterate
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What Are the Answers to These Complex Math Questions?
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Questions about proof of the division article.
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Solving i^i: Why is i^i = 0.2078?
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Understanding Julia Sets: Simplified Explanation & Assistance | Expert Help
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When will fixed point iteration converge?
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Who Would Win in the 'One Potato, Two Potato' Game Without Full Elimination?
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How, in general, do you expand an expression in powers of some variable?
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Partial Fractions: Solving s/(s^2 + 4)(s^2 + 9)
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What is the relationship between feedback and topology in control systems?
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Is there an easier way to do it?
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Why is it when I divide by a number greater than 1, I get a larger number?
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Writing down Mathematics with Arrays
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Uncovering the Importance of Lemmas in Mathematics
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Simultaneous equation of springs in series
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Where Can I Find Helpful Tutorials on Fourier Series?
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What is the simplified inverse formula for A + B?
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Unpacking Ito's Lemma to its Construction
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The real reason why I care about mathematical models for flirting
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Is i squared equal to -1 or +1?
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Open research problems still open?
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Left-Handed Coordinate System: Unit Vectors i,j,k
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What Are the Key Mathematical Models in Economics?
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List of index notation properties ?
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Bessel FUnction small arguments
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Can finite metric spaces be embedded into n-dimensional surfaces?
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Find the equation of the tangent of the parabola y^2= 4px
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How do you determine the cube root of (-1+i) in complex numbers?
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Looking for simple iteration method
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Avg. Num. Probes to Insert in Hash Table w/ Random Collision Res. Strat.
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Inverse factorials. What are they? How to calculate?
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By how much will I miss the target?
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What Does Variational Formulation Mean in Finite Element Methods?
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How to Calc Selling Cost When % Cost Added To Sell Price?
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