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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Is the symbol dx equivalent to Δx in these situations?
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What does this order symbol mean?
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Geometric Progression Weighted Average ?
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How can I rearrange the equation x = y(1-z)/π√z to solve for z?
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Square Root Of 2 (from Hardy Course Of Pure Mathematics )
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Right Inverse of a Function Explained
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Finding longest arithmetic progressions
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How Many Kilobytes are in a Megabyte and How is it Calculated?
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Expanding ArcSin[x+y] into Sin/Cos/ArcSin/ArcCos
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Solve the Classic Problem: The Ladder & The Box
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Mental math: Division of remainders
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Is My Math Wrong? Clarification on Square Roots and Equations
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How do you think about Subtraction?
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Generating monotonic decreasing functions
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Problem solving techniques/strategies
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What is the derivation of pi and how is it defined?
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Creating a 3D Planet Orbit Simulator
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Square Root Simplified: Methods for Calculating Square Roots by Hand
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Need help for a statistical tool for my test
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Do You Struggle with Mathematical Clumsiness?
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What is group theory all about?
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Matrix Multiplication and Addition with Identity and Zero Matrices
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Relating Two-Dimensional Vectors and Complex Numbers
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Solving Equations Involving A⁻¹, B⁻¹ and C⁻¹
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Proving "No Surjection X \rightarrow P(X)": A Closer Look
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Find Length of Curve Between Two X Values
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Logmarithmic property woes and algebraic confusion
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Interection of a plane and a 3D curve
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What is the significance of μ in oblate spheroidal coordinates?
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Understanding the Convergence Product Theorem in Series Algebra
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What Are Normal Numbers and Their Connection to Transcendental Numbers?
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What is the Divisibility Rule for the Reflection of an Integer?
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Modern Calculus & Mathematics Books: Recommendations
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Division of Vectors: Legit Operations Explained
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What is the Meaning of Taking Square? - Explained
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Help for someone with dyscalculia?
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Could use some help with a proof
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Infinite Of Infinates, whats the solution?
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Mappings and Inverses: More Than One Left Inverse?
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My Favorite Math Books: Analysis, Algebra & More
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Wave with oscillating frequency
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Figuring Out the Value of n in This Number Series
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Exponential Equilibrium Equation
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What is so beautiful about Euler's Identity?
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Model Treybuchet Arm: Moment of Inertia & DEs
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Area Under Sine Wave: Anti Diff of -cosx
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Proof of the Intermediate Value Theorem?
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What are the solutions to a system of equations involving x, y, and z?
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How to Find Logs: Algorithms & Binary Search
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Can the Roots of Polynomials Be Proven?
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Can the Floor Function Be Described as an Invertible Function?
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Math Magazine: Scientific American
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Does Differentiating e^(-x) and e^(3x+4) Follow Standard Rules?
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Angular Misalignment Requirement: Vector Sum of N deg - Brian
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Systems of algebraic equations
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Finding Inverse of 6x6 Matrix: A Numerical Solution
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Is Struggling with Mathematical Proofs Normal for a Math Major?
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Euler's Forumla, Trig Addition, and Equating Coefficients
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How to pronounce mathematicians names
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How is a matrix diagonalised?
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How do I convolve delta functions in Fourier transform calculations?
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Where to Find Grade 10 Math Exercises Online?
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Help understanding the solution to this fraction problem.
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Troubleshooting Power Spectra Analysis for Time Series Data
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What is it really like to be a mathematician?
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Drawing graph of function (using basic functions)
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Regarding signed dihedral angle doubt
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Integrate over all values of a vector
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How can I find the critical points of a function involving fractions?
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How Do You Model Radioactive Decay in a Game When Adding Material Over Time?
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Ready for Complex Analysis Course: MAA 4402
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Expressing fractions as powers?
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Anyone know how to integrate (Tanx)^2(Secx) thanks
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Why does 2(sin(a)*cos(a))= sin(2a) ?
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Plotting the position of a pendulum
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Forming Areas with a Given Length: A(n) Function
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Simplification of Trigonometic Expression
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Inputting tan-1(-5/2) on a Calculator
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Show Boundedness of Entire Function f: f(z) = f(z + 2π ) & f(z + 2π i)
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Fermat's Last Theorem: an amateur proof
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How do I generate formulas with formular language
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Solve ODE: y' = -y + sin(t) | Mike
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Surds as a vector space, but really an analysis question I think
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What is the method for expanding the partition function Z_{\pi}?
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Where Can I Find Vector Algebra Videos for Electromagnetic Studies?
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I hope this helps.Best graph software?
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Prove periodicity of exp/sin/cos from Taylor series?
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What Test is Used to Find Convergence in Series?
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Derivatives of Sine and Cosine Relationship
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What are the two independent ratios used to specify a line's parameters?
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Lebesgue Integral: Definition & Examples
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Is a 500% Increase Equivalent to 5x or 6x the Original Sum?
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Improving Mental Speed for Math Problems
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Accurately fitting curve to data
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Need help on a proof from baby rudin
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