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Proving Convergence: Real s, 0<s<1, n \to \infty
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A basic question about vectors
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Equivalence Relation: Can't Understand x~x+1 on Real Numbers
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Robot factory permutation riddle
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.999 does not equal 1 because
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Imaginary numbers and Imaginary Time
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Standard Deviation in One Direction
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Summation progressive and then regressive data.
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Meta-language is language about language
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Adding all the numbers between one and 100
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Subject with the hairiest calculations?
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Natural Numbers: Proving Statements w/ Induction
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Cauchy sequence without limit in a complete space?
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Does 0.9[R] Truly Equal 1? Understanding the Mathematical Debate
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Prove that Euclidean area is in square units
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Colimits & Nonfaithful Functors: Real-Life Examples
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Mathematical Undecidability in Physics
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What Does 1 Divided by Infinity Equal?
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How can I turn this into formula?
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Can Mathematica Solve the Integral for Exponential Functions?
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Any technique or trick for finding the coefficient
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What does the symbol ‹[·]› mean in signal and communication systems?
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Solve For X: 8th Grade Algebra Problem Solving
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Recursive function equals xmod3 for all x in N
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What Are Some Recommended Textbooks for Learning Lie Algebras?
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How Can Four Circles Pass Through Two Points in a Plane?
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What mathematical subjects should I study after calculus to understand fractals?
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New solving cubic and quartic equations
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All mathematical structure exist.
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One wayness of boolean functions
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Change of variable, second order differentiation
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Solving Basic Inequality: r1, r2, r3, r4 >0 & t1, t2, t3, t4 in [0, 2π)
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What is the symbol used for exponentiation in different programming languages?
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Where Does the Tangent Half-Angle Identity Come From?
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Solving David's Puzzling Circular Pasture Question
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Prove existance of open interval
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Is binary divisibility by 3 determined by even and odd bit count?
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For any two elements A and B that form AB, neither A nor B have to be
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Algebra, rearranging equations
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Can Non-Commutative Symmetric Matrices Defy Mathematical Rules?
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Link between Pascal's triangle and integrals of trigonometric functions
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Is there a word that relates to infinitesimal in the way that zero
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How Does Galois Theory Help Determine the Structure of the Dihedral Group D4?
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What shape has the largest area for a fixed perimeter?
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Application of Complex Numbers
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Improve Your Math Study Techniques
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I do not understand why i keep getting these trig equations wrong =(
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What is the sum of the infinite series 1/[n(n+1)(n+2)]?
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Numerical Methods: 3 Point Formula
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Arctan Identity: Solving t_0 for z=0
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Solving 4 product equations 4 unknowns
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Finding the Creative Side of Math: Advice for Undergrads
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Row of a matrix is a vector along the same degree of freedom
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Is Every Positive Integer Divisible by 2, 3, or 5?
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Formula for closest distance to regression line
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Is f(x) of exponential order for the Laplace Transform?
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An infinite zero polynomial with non-zero coefficients
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Question regarding Curl and Cross Product
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Iterative methods: system of linear equations
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How to get tis relation any hints:
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What is the value of an irrational infinite sum with a unique pattern?
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Physical meaning of Vector product
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Finding the Convergence of an Equation - x[n] = 0.5(x[n-1]+x[n-2])
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How can we find the seed from a given palindrome?
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Water Evaporation Rates: Equations & Vacuum Effects
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What Is the Total Economic Value of the Asteroid Belt?
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How to Build Complex Laplace Operator from First Principles
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Chaos vs. Order: Is there a Transition Zone?
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Computer Program for Math Diagrams
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Is this a reliable way to measure an arc
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Which single-valued differentiable function between 0 and 1 satisfies
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Total Number of Possible Combinations problem
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But I do remember it being a thing!
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The math involved in bending a rod
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When Should I Beware of Factoring Out?
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Why are implications used instead of equivalent expressions in a direct proof?
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Square Roots of Complex Numbers: Which Method is Correct?
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Help solve for x in a=g(sin(x)-Uk*cos(x))
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Operations in Reverse Polish Notation
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Distance Formula in 3 Dimensions
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Comparing Casio FX-115ES & Sharp ELW516B: Find Polynomial Roots?
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Bertrand's Paradox: Is There More to it?
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Relationship between manifolds and random variables
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Can X=2 and X=-2 at the same time?
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What are some helpful resources for learning basic calculus?
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Binary to hex conversion proof
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Finding the General Term of a Sequence
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