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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Mapping a: S -> T be so that any x ε S has one and only one y &#
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Irrational numbers and repeating patterns
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Question about a tricky/difficult Taylor expansion of natural logarithm
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Integrating Ln(x) with Two Easy Methods
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A strict non-standard inequality .999 < 1
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Proof: 0.9999 does not equal 1
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Groups do not necessarily have to have only one operation
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What are the optimal constants for the Sobolev inequalities in 3D?
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Limit of Arctanx: Why Does \frac{\pi}{2} Make Sense?
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Rearranging equation of a circle
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What is the smallest closed subset of Z containing 2 and 0?
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Optimal Strategies for Studying Textbooks in Mathematics: Tips from a Scientist
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Highest number impossible to make with 6,9,20.
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How many numbers containing the digit 1.
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Is analysis more intuitive than algebra?
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Scalars, vectors, pseudo-scalars, pseudo-vectors
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Why is matrix multiplication necessary for representing linear transformations?
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Where Can I Find Lattice-Theory Exercises for Beginners?
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Can You Calculate Angles from Graph Coordinates and Slopes?
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How is the dot product used to find perpendicular lines?
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How Accurate Is a 14-Year-Old's Calculation of the Earth-Moon Barycentre?
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Representing complex number as a vector.
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Are There Hidden Video Courses in Math, Science, and Engineering?
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How Do Cosets in the Gaussian Integer Ring Relate to Its Ideals?
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Is My Idea for Proving Mathematical Induction Incorrect?
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How can Fourier division be used to divide large numbers without a calculator?
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Solving for \Pi: Unraveling the Logarithmic Equation
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What is the role of 'd' in defining a plane's normal form?
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Another index notation question hopefully pretty easy
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Derivation related to Euler’s Formula
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Is the Limit of a Continuous Function Equal to the Limit of its Variable?
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Complex Exponential: What is e^jw∞?
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Intergrate Inx with respect to x?
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Question about what index notation is telling me
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Very basic precal question about cotangent and tangent
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How Can a Closed Form for This Complex Difference Equation Be Determined?
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Solving for x in Large Right Triangle
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Solving a linear set of unknown Vectors
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Solving Linear Equations in Mathcad
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E8 and Catastrophe Theory(Bifurcation) - help
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Optimum (min/max) of a symmetric function
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Transfer function's poles and Auxiliary Equation
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How to Efficiently Triangulate a Concave Shape?
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Movements that went into Coraline's face was over 200,000
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Does the contrapositive statement require changing and to or?
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How is the therefore -sign orientated?
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Unbounded and continuous almost everywhere
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Interactive math exersises web (www.emathematics.net) Fantastic
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Definition of Strong and Weak form of a theorem
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Simplify quotient of trignometric functions
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How many right triangles can you create with given coordinates?
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Why is the Square Root of a Real Number Positive?
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What are the available video lectures for Calc I & II at NC State?
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Equation of relation that has mulitple y points
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Number of solutions to summation
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What is the fifth term in this arithmetic sequence?
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Solve Trascendental Equation Analytically with Mathematica
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Sine: Definition & Calculation
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Finding the Right Calculus Book for Self-Study
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Need help rearranging an equation
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Optimizing a Linear Function with Constraint: A Tutorial on Lagrange Multipliers
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Dot product for non-orthogonal co-ordinate systems
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Interactive Visualization for Adding/Subtracting Planes
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What is the best method for plotting complex inequalities on the complex plane?
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Find q in F = qVe + (Pe - Pa) * Ae with this simple formula
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Isolate x in this following function f(x)= ( Variable isolation problem)
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What does the notation f|A mean?
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Riemann Geometry: Where is the Flaw in My Thinking?
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Derivative when you just have Constraints
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How to improve at Mathematics?
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How can we use Euclid's proof to find infinitely many primes?
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Open subspace of a compact space topological space
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Understanding the Complexities of Square Roots in Equations
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Flow Network Capacity Augmentation
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Evaluate multivariate integral over a simplex - help
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Can Pi minus e ever equal a rational number?
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Difference between a boolean algebra and a complete lattice?
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Get Over Failure: Strategies & Math Tips
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What happens to the intersection of subsets when the class is empty?
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What is the meaning of equivalence classes in complex projective space?
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Program to solve system of equations
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Cool proof i found. seen it b4?
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How to use formula x-y =m c squared
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How does the Fourier transform work and why is it important?
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Are Generalized Coordinates Necessary for Simplifying Complex Systems?
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Looking for tabulated series expansions
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Integrals with bessel functions
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4D angular coordinate system and corresponding hypervolume element
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Question about integration shouldn't be too difficult
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Efficiently Computing a Special Sum in Excel without Macros
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Finding quadratic irrationals from their decimal form
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Which to Use: Permutation or Combination for Arranging Company Directors?
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Understanding Modulus and Absolute Values: Explanation and Examples
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A question about Transcendental numbers
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Proving Linear Independence: Vectors in R^5 and Their Span
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Understanding Half-Spaces in Typography
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Really quick question on linear spans
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