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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Something I have always wondered
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Arriving at Factorisation: How Is It Done?
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Possible number of combinations.
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Distance to Mars: Earth-Mars Equation for Moon-Sized Mars View
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Shifting the Summation Index in Zeta Function Convergence Proof?
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What is the Transpose of Y = Sin(x) + Cos(x)?
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Why the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra & Calculus are Called "Fundamental
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Calculate Z-Component of Vector A & B
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Solve Integral with Modified Bessel Function
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How can the l1 norm of a linear function be maximized?
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A Mathematical Investigation: -1 = 1?
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Length of curve in Polar coordinate system
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Converging Uncountable Sum of Positive Reals
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Can someone with access to Shankar's QM book help me (vector spaces)?
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Reproduction Issue: Polynomial or Exponential?
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Continuity & Uniform Continuity: Question on Solutions
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Why is $\mathcal{A} \cup \{0\}$ Compact but $\mathcal{A}$ is Not?
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What Is the Geometric Term for the Cartesian Product of n Unit Intervals?
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What is the Limit of the Integral in the Small x Regime for y approaching 1?
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Proof If 7|(a^2+b^2) then 7|a and 7|b
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Is Dividing by Zero Always an Absurdity?
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Proving b_m ≥ ∑b_i^2 Under Given Conditions
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How can I find the roots of a cubic equation?
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Infinite series by integration by parts
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Calculating surface normal vector
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How do I solve for t using the Laws of Logs in this algebraic equation?
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Olympiad-difficulty grad problem sets?
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Plotting equation in mathematica? Any Ideas?
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Optimal division of a matrix for processing
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Natural Logarithm and Integral Operator
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Proving Continuity of $\frac{x}{x-k}$ for $x\neq k$
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Need help on this coordinate geomeotry question
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Try using a sterling approximation on the factorial
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Integral or probability question
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Are physics-related math problems important in Calculus?
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Formulating the Exact Equation for the Double Slit Experiment in Physics"
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Electric Field: Does a Circular Set of Charges Appear as One?
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Which rules/theorems should you be able to prove?
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Problem solving websites needed
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Which advanced math courses are favored by top graduate programs?
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What is the point of Fourier Series if you can do the Fourier Transform?
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Finding the Centroid of a Spherical Crescent
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What is the Quotient Group A/B?
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Solving for exponents in proportionality
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Defining the Gamma Function at z=0
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Empty Family of Sets: Does it Make Sense?
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What is the effect of f(x-ct) on the function f(x)=3?
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Family of Functions Question?(graph)
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Solve Equation: x = tB + (1-t)A
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How to determin the equation of quadratic function?
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Inquiry Based Learning (Moore Method)
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Understanding some of the math Olympiad questions?
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Why doesn't the "stair step" method approach the shortest distance as step size approaches 0?
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Either I need my head examined or this is worng
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Optimizing the ratio of two integrals
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Expressing limits mathematically
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How would one solve the equation f '(-2x) + g '(4x) = - x?
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If y=x^x then what is x in terms of y?
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Compute Length of Helix Given Radius & Pitch
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Can a Random Curve in R^n be C1 and Differentiable?
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A prime number which equals prime numbers
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Greatest common divisor of fractions and decimals
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Proof of x^\frac{1}{2}=\sqrt{x} & x^\frac{m}{n}=\sqrt[n]{x^m}
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Understanding Point Functions in Mathematics
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What is the correct centroid for a semicircle?
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HelpHow functions are driven from graphs?
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Defining Closed-Form Expressions: A Scientist's Perspective
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Derivative of a sum of functions, also cubic graph roots
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Assuming something is equal to 1
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Are Higher Dimensions Necessary or Just Imaginary Concepts?
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Problem differentiating exponential function in Maxima
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When should the plus/minus sign be used when dealing with square roots?
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Graham's Number compared to anything?
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Teylor expantion of ln(1-e^-x)^-1
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Find Overall Gradient from dz/dx & dz/dy
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Operation exists that is valid for a group limited to the natural
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Is This Sum Exponential in 2n?
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What are the first principles of integration?
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Why do you calculate the area UNDER a curve with integration?
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Actual infinitesimal, actual infinity
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Problem with Logarithms solutions
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Discriminant of General Quadratic Equation
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How does the Variable Change strategy work in the Monty Hall problem?
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Fulcrum of 1 weight versus mass of board
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3^x+4^x=5^x Conceptual Question
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What is the definition of exponentiation?
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Can Prime Colors Form a Basis for Color Space?
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Error propagation in least squares
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Negative Derivative: Learn Meaning & Examples
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Parts of an 'information' in phyiscs.
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Why are some equations not solvable?
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Define negative numbers to be greater than infinity
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Euler Problem #14: Find Longest Chain <1M
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How is computational complexity determined?
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Why Does RSA Encryption Return the Original Number?
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Inserting Advanced Mathematical Notation in Simple Thread Posts: How?
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W=z^n- transformation in complex space
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Differentiation With 'x' Both in Base and in Exponent
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Uncovering the Secrets of the General Quadratic Equation: A Geometric Approach
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