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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Prove Graph is Function: Logic & Alternatives
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Maths Behind Credit Card Transactions
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Fft and normalized vs real frequency question
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Checking if Point Lies on Nurbs Surface
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Need tips on how to teach myself mathematical physics aside from school
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Will the Hailstone Sequence Always Converge to 4, 2, 1?
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Mathematica Question (Matrix Multiplication)
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Solving Limits: $\lim_{x\rightarrowy}\frac{sin{x}-sin{y}}{x-y}
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Can L'Hôpital's Rule Be Used for Non-Indeterminate Forms?
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Is the Sum of Two Periodic Functions Always Periodic?
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Laplace transform of a Taylor series expansion
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Can I Trust Myself? Reading This Alone
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How does this website read your mind.
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Finding the Right Measure Theory Course for Graduate Studies in Economics
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Lim sq.rt x[sqrt x - sqrt (x-a)] x->infinity
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Parametric Equations The Point?
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What is 'Subjective Mathematics' on the GRE Exam?
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Understanding SOH-CAH-TOA: The Basics
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Interpreting Box Plots with Questionnaire Data
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Doing binary arithmetic in Windows Calculator and
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Quotient criteria and the harmonic series
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What are the differences between Blum and Kolmogorov complexities?
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How to Combine SUVAT and Calculus for Falling Objects with Air Resistance?
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Matrix, in which there is a column of 0's or a row of 0's
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Where can I find free online resources to improve my proof writing skills?
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Step in fourier transform derivation
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How many theorems are there in mathematics?
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Hamming Distance: What is Max. Distance Between Binary Strings?
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How can gradient be zero if its a normal vector?
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Solve Logarithmic Equation: log9 (p) = log12 (q) = log16 (p+q)
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History of N-Tuples & Vectors: Hamilton or Otherwise?
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Einstein Notation: Xj to Xi Transformation Equations
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Optimizing 2D Area with Objects - CS Graduate Student Seeking Advice
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Parts of an 'information' in phyiscs.
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How Many Squares Fit in 1000.25mm Square? Ask Aaardvark!
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Does there exist a formula for the sum of n^m numbers?
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What's the difference between operators and functions?
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What is system of logic/language used in study of mathematical logic/language?
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Partial Fraction Integration: Proving the Linear Factor Rule
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Understand Math Research: Clues for Easier Comprehension
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What is the Meaning of 'Conceptual' in Foundations of Mathematics?
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Graph non-linearity calculation
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Linear Dependence/Independence
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Is \sqrt[3]{2} Irrational and Cannot be Represented by Rational Numbers?
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Can Diophantine Equations Determine When an Equation is Prime?
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Unsolved Problems Without Differential Equations
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Damped 3D Lissajous Figures, free Wolfram products.
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To find logarithm of a complex number
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Complex vector X, X=point in 3D phase space, X*X = 0.
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Equal Coefficients Polynomials
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Something I can't seem to prove
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Fundamental Theorum of Algebra an i.
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Placement Assessment Help: Quiz Prep for Next Year's School Class Selection
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What is the relationship between the concept of field in physics and math?
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Is Your Differential Equation Solution Accurate?
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Factorizing 2ab - 4ac + bd - 2de | Help Appreciated
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Solving Tricky Equations: Is There a Way to Solve Them Algebraically?
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What is the solution to finding the time when two objects collide in 2d space?
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Is there a way to show that sqrt(2)+sqrt(3)+sqrt(5) is algebraic over Q?
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Understanding Line Intersections and Reflections in Collision Detection
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Looking for an equation expressed algebriacally that answers the following
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How Do You Map a Range of Values to a Smaller Scale?
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(A - B) union (B- A) = (A union B) - (A intersection B)
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Learn Proofs: Best Websites & Books for Beginners
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Proof that (-a)(-b)=ab: Is It Logical?
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Geometry (circle inscribed into triangle)
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Seeking Job Advice for Math Teacher w/ Master's Degree
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Evaluating magnitudes of non-algebraic numbers
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Can the value of a be solved for in the infinite series convergence equation?
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Partial Fractions: Solving Numerator Issues
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What is the Difference between Square & Absolute Deviation?”
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Is there a rule of thumb for small angle approximation?
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Change of variables in double integral
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Integral w/ Unknown Table: Solve & Write in Closed-Form
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Do one dimensional vectors have a sign?
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* Question for discrete math:functions,recurrence relation
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Does n^n or a Complex Product Formula Grow Faster Asymptotically?
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Is it possable for Cramer's rule to fail?
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How Many People Were at the Party with Unique Acquaintances?
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Solving a certain equation involving logarithms
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Can you solve this hotel room optimization problem?
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Checking commutativity property with addition table
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How do you pronounce the sum from 1 to 24 of 2n-1?
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Solving Union/Intersection Problem: 554 is Absurd!
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How Does VO2 Max Prediction Work in Fitness Testing?
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Question about gcd and Mersene Numbers
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Solution to Puzzle: y = x/ln(2x)
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Solving Graph Reflections: Find Inverse Function & Reflect in y=mx
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Trigonometry Help: Understanding 1/2^2 in Terms of Sine, Cosine, and Tangent
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Elliptic Cylindrical Coordinates
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Formula help needed algebraic formula for intra-interval rate of acceleration
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Combining Formulas for Accumulated Amount of Money
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What kind of maths do i need to go into programming?
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Question about Taylor series and big Oh notation
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Determining a function by the properties it posesses
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Understanding Undefined Values at x=a in a Function
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Can Induction Prove the Laws of Exponents for a Group?
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