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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Technique in simplifying this (involves square roots)
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Gradshteyn and Ryzhik integral program
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Can temperature data be averaged to a greater resolution than the raw data?
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Is Carl Friedrich Gauss Really the Prince of Mathematicians?
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Monte Carlo Integration - Importance Sampling
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Solution to Sum of Exponential Squared Series
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Where Can I Find Free Practice Problems for Second Year Engineering Statistics?
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Need Help Understanding Trig Functions
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Converting 1/7 to Base 2: A Scientific Approach
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Who is Dean Schlicter? Discovering His Inspiring Quotes
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Sphere and cylinder intersection
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What Does Subtracting the Identity from a Transformation Mean in Nomenclature?
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Monte Carlo Integration: Error Estimate Reliability for Non-Square Integrables
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How do you think? Logical vs visual?
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Grouping Elements: Making m Groups of n Elements w/ t Uses
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Where will engineers use vector spaces ?
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Does physics support the notion of eternity?
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Understanding Binomial Coefficients: n Choose r
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Relation between two circles sets
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Why is cot(x) continious in (0,pi) ?
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Wording of a Trigonometry Problem
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What is the limit as x approaches 0 for (sin(x^2))/x?
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Limit as x tends towards +infinity for cos(1/x) to be 1
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Logic Puzzle: Is 0=1 When ∞=1/0?
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Do Divergent Series Always Imply Logical Equivalences in Convergence Statements?
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What is sin(1) , not sin(10) and not sin(1c) ?
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Math Knowledge for Physics: Role of Theory & Experience
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Stress in thick walled cylinders
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What exactly is meant by Fourier techniques for edge detection?
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Transitive Relations on Finite Sets of Size n
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Find the major axis of an ellipse
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Mean nearest neighbor distance in 3d
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Expressing Vector w/o Basis: Dirac Bra-Ket Notation
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Solving complex exponential polynomials
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Solving Sampling Problem: How to Sample from Q(x,y) with Rejection Method?
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Can the sum of square cosines be expressed as a single function of the sum of x?
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The jacobian matrix of partial derivatives?
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How can I simplify this equation?
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Sin(pi/2) (different from sin )
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Generating a Permutation Matrix P for All Permutations of A
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Evaluating n Terms in Equations with Addition
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Solving "A Trick Question - Find R Range & What Approach to Use
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Can the Difference of Two Hypergeometric Functions be Expressed as One Term?
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Infinitesimal arc-length square
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Solving Random Variable x | Maria Seeking Help
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Help figuring out this trigometric substitution
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Are There Any Even Perfect Numbers Between Two Primes?
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Similar to an eigenvalue problem.help
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Concerned about my mathematical maturity.
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Unitary Operators Talk: 30min Presentation for 1st Year Grad
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Continuous Function Outgrowing Polynomial but Not Exponential
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What is the Kuratowski Definition of an Ordered Pair in Set Notation?
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Logarithmic Simplification: Understanding the Natural Logarithm
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Analytic equation of elliptic-like figure
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Congruence of Intergers and modular arthimetic
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How can I use theorems to derive a statement about inequalities?
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Sin^n(theta) as product of sin^1, cos^1 (m*theta)
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Is Associativity Assumed in the Proof of \(x^n x^m = x^{n+m}\)?
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Calculate between [-epsilon,epsilon]
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Solving Trigonometric Equations with Pythagorean Identities
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Solving for k With Gamma Function
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Why Does -3^2 Equal -9 Instead of 9?
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Solving for the Inverse of log (x)/3
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Favourite pathological examples
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Can Column Vectors be Multiplied?
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Confused about the concept of equality
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Revisiting Green's Theorem: Notes & Videos
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Surface area of a truncated ellipsoid
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When are solutions found for cos(A+B) = cosA + cosB?
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Creating Math/Physics Graphs and Figures
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Operator is normal iff ||Tv||=||T*v||, simple proof help
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Forces Vectors And Dot Products
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Changing evaluation of an axis on a triple integral
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What Is the Residue Number Representation of Negative Numbers?
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Countability of Set S: Finite vs Denumerable
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Who is Sal Khan and What Makes Khan Academy's Math Videos So Effective?
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Understanding Pascal's Pyramid & Internal Entries
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Symbolic represenation of the unit vector and the vector
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Proving with Congruence of intergers
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Which Free Programs Help Visualize Mathematical Concepts?
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Equation a^x=x^a has another solutions exept x=a
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How many possible combinations of 5 are there in 12
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Can Slope and Tan(angle) be Equal?
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How can one solve cubic functions?
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Intergral of (e^(3/x))/(x^2) ?
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Is there a way to find the combinations without listing the outcomes
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How to solve for x when it's in exponent?
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How many equations are there for the unit circle?
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Inheriting Genes from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II
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Solving a Tricky Math Question: Peter and Lisa's Ages
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Calculate # of Combinations: Projects 1-5
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Computing $\sigma_N(f;t)$ from $s_n(f;t)$
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Does there exist a function such that
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Re-Learning Algebra: Find the Right Book & Master Rules
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What is the alternative representation of SO(2) and its significance?
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What is the Correct Form of the Natural Logarithm Law for (ln(x))^(1/x)?
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Convert From General to Standard Form
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Finding the Origin of "Perfect Circle" Quote
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Algebraic form of any trygonometrical function
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Integrating the Area between Two Graphs - Positive & Negative Regions
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