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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Easy question about the root (of a real number)
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Number of monomials of degree at most d
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General Angle Ratios: Help & Explanation
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Reciprocal of a cubic function
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What is the Normal of a Direction Vector?
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How is this summation approx valid?
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Proof: Complex Numbers Don't Form an Ordered Field
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Notation for Principal Square Root?
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Calculating radius from volume
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What is the probability of two Los Angeles teams making it to the world series
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The prime number distribution in R
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Can You Solve This Unique Integer Puzzle?
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P=PSPACE Theorem: Does Anyone Know It?
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Need help with finding residue of a simple function
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Why does an infinite number of .3's not equal 1/3?
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Free Math Resources for Learning & Practice
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An entire online text for Precalc from the Univeristy of Houston.
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Where Can I Find Free Mathematics Textbooks?
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F(x) = x as a sum of periodic functions?
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What is the reason for different integrals if equations are the same?
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A lot, 6000 SF. What is the superficial area in meters?
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Show Commutativity of Group with All Elements of Order 2 & Consider Zn
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Can someone explain this proof to me?
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What is the limit of (x/x+1)^x as x tends to infinity?
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Understanding Dirac Delta Squares: Clarifying Doubts
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Find Scalene Non-Right Triangle 3rd Point w/ Side Lengths & Coordinates
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Building a Circle from 31 Panels: Calculating Circumference & Diameter
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To what value do these series converge?
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Find the Peak of a Curve Defined by Points
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Newton's method for a system of equations
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Cracking the Code: Urgent Help Needed for Personal Reasons | 53Xb48ECR1602YL
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Derivative of 2^x: How to Calculate
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Trying to self-learn undergrad calculus & physics?
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Optimizing Execution Time for Linear Code in Mathematica with a P4 Processor
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What Are Numbers Greater Than Zero Called?
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Integrating cos(2x)^N - Hints & Tips
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Find Inverse Function of f(x)=x³+x - Step-by-Step Guide
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Partial Derivatives and Implicit Function Thm.
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Algebraic Number Theory - Notation Explained: \frac{D}{p}
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Explicit variable from equation
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Can NNLS algorithms solve overdetermined systems with positive constraints?
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Solve sin cos: Find cos6x - 4cos4x + 8cos2x =?
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Rocket Calculations, wind resistance, Rectangular hyperbola
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Vector spaces and matrices question
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When does a real solution exist for this system of trigonometric equations?
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Max Squares Fitting in a Circle: Proof & Formulas
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Solving sin2x=2sin^2x for 0\leq x\leq \pi: Find Extraneous Solution
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Why is the math behind finger landing on a certain square related to parity?
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Can You Reduce Simultaneous Equations by Eliminating Variables?
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What are the concepts behind math and how do they contribute to problem-solving?
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Find the Limit: Finf simple limit Find \lim_{x \rightarrow 1}
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What Is The Purpose Of Matrix Algebra?
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Split simple polygon into Monotone pieces
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Solving Summations with Modified Exponents
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Finding the Deduction for Euler Number
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6 consecutive numbers in any order can come in the UK lottery?
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HOw can this determinant be 0 ?
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Tangential circles inscribed within a square
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Algorithmically Finding the LCD (or decimal to fractions)
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Calculating Volume of Rotated Geometry: Algorithm or Integration?
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Extraneous and missing solutions
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Been trying to figure this one out for some time
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Which Solution is Correct for Probability Question?
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What's the difference between analytic and continuously differentiable?
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Why Use Z-Scores for Motion Data Analysis?
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Need integral help ( integral property maybe )
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How exactly do logarithms work?
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Advanced study of trigonometry
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Calculate Odds of Team in Tiebreaker 2 Years in a Row
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Can These Two Complex Math Equations Be Solved Correctly?
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Proof: Solve Rational equation for interval
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LOG Base: 10, e, or Other - What Does it Mean?
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Conditions Needed for Interchange of Double Limits
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A question about Manipulate command in Mathematica
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Using the Intermediate Value Theorem
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Are There Faster Methods to Determine Primes and Their Factors?
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Show using the intermediate value theorem
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Tank Shape: Ellipsoid or Something Else?
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Cas bugs in the evaluation of the logarithm?
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What do you use to type up formulas and such
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Volume of Set S in Terms of L, W, & H: Problem of the Day
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Computer science - implement a function
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Proof needed: polynomial of odd degree
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Overcoming Test Anxiety: Failing Tests Despite Understanding the Material
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Find the Shortest Route for an Ant in a Cube Shaped Room | Brainteaser
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Does Infinity Have a Concept of Time?
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Is it possible to solve this equation mathematically?
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Determining which sets are open?
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Cross product of row and column vector
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Why is 0/0 Undefined and 0^0 Equal to 1?
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Use of method of undetermined coefficients
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Math Equation - Need help symplifying
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Need the parametric equation of a circle perpendicular to a vector.
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Need Help with Math? Check Out These Websites!
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Mathematics concern exclusively the dissimilarity of patterns?
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Can Negative Numbers Exist Beyond Relative Terms?
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Need Book Suggestion for self-teaching algebra and formal mathematics
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Solve GRE Maths Questions | Get Answers & Prep for Graduate School
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Finding Probability of Generating Symmetric Group Sn
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