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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Can the proggression of time be described purely as a mathematical function?
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How can I integrate 1/(1+e^x) by substituting u = e^{-x} + 1?
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Proof for the following statement Not Semi-simple
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Quadratic Recurrence and the Mandelbrot Set
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Is There a Finite Number of Solutions to Fermat's Last Theorem?
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Can complex valued functions be written without using x+iy notation?
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A proof based on divergent series
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What Does 'Closed Under Addition' Mean in Mathematics?
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Why is there a discrepancy in energy calculations using E=mc²?
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Are these all the algebra topics I need to know before starting calculus?
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Stirling Number of the First Kind
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Proving Divergence of Harmonic Series
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What Do Trigonometric Identities Really Mean and How Do You Interpret Them?
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Question -Substiution ALWAYS imagining invisible brackets in your head?
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What constitutes a quotient map?
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Prove Euler Identity without using Euler Formula
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Can You Master Calculus in Just 20 Minutes?
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Calculating Euler phi function
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Dual-Output Function: Solutions for Non-Negative Integer x?
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Getting started with Clifford Algebra
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Throw whatever you have against these 2 equations
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How Do Complex Number Multiplication Rules Differ from Real Number Algebra?
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Are Contest Math and Research Mathematics Really That Different?
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Understanding Limit Points: Definition & Meaning
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Solving a Cubic Equation: Finding x
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Confirming Stationary Minima & Convexity of a Function
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I'm going to prove every single theorem in topology
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Volume of a 0.200m Sided Square
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Solving for the equation or the problem?Solving a Calculus Equation: Help Needed
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What is parametrization of a function with more than one parameter?
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Accumulated rotation over time
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How to graph 5 or more variables at once?
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GCD of Polynomials: Is 1 Always the Solution?
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Applied geometry: symmetry within a 3D volume
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Simple Geometry or Trig Question
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Ergodicity of typical billiards
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Recursively enumerable language with infinite alphabet
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Can this polynomial with integer coefficients be factored?
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What is the graph of y = log base 1 x?
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Please explain the different morphisms to me
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Visual Calculus - Great Aid for Pre-Calc to Calculus 2 Students
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Sin [Pi. (x-1)] / x-1; for x =1,2,3, .N
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Nxn rubik's cube - how many orientations?
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For integer x only, is x considered a polynomial?
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Create plane from 3 points and distance from plane to point
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Any finite group has an even number of elements
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How to calculate reverse of Mean.
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How can you multiply two negative numbers?
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Normal Form for Polynomial Formulas
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What was the most fascinating thing you learned in Math?
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Password Combination Probabilities: Solve 10-15 Char Puzzles
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Undefined Values: Is 1/z = 0 When R = 0?
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What Is the Physical Meaning of These Vector Calculus Concepts?
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How to Evaluate Line, Surface, and Volume Integrals with Vector Functions
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Nested sequences of rational intervals
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A video lecture and tutorials collection site.
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Symbols Used by Mathematicians - What is a Vertical Bar with an Arrow?
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Show Proving Convexity of f(x)=||x|| Function
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Bezier curves and equally distributed parametric points (easy ?)
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Integrating Exponential Functions Multiplied by t^n
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Vacuous truth in regards to vector spaces
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Brain Teaser that is impossibly solvable
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Can Freecell Algorithms Solve the P vs NP Problem?
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Rotate a graph by a given number of radians?
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Determining & Proving Inverse Functions: Methodology?
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Understanding the math of relativity?
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How Does Bacterial Population Change Over Time?
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Are the cone and sphere intersecting correctly in my code?
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Deeper connection between exp() and cos()?
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How difficult does this course description sound to you
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Cauchy Sequences: Definition & a(m) Clarification
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Is this result by coincidence or by implication?
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Understanding Negative Scalars in Physics
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Equivalence Relation: Examining the Proof
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Finding a function to convert arbitrary input to output
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Backing Out Sales Tax from Gross Total - Auditor Question
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Weird Question about Majoring in Math
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Nicest/most beautiful area/field in maths
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Are two vectors with opposite angles parallel to each other?
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Algebra Not So Fundamental? Study of Functions & Sets More So
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Proving Elements of a Set are Distinct
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Why is Euler's Formula Unobvious?
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The Princeton Guide to Mathematics
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What is the proof for the value of the Riemann Zeta Function at 2?
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Which algebraic rules altered for complex numbers?
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Conic sections - quadratic curve
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Multiplying Normal Distributions: Rules & Examples
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Representing a 4th dimention on paper
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Sphere Radius = 1 centered at origin
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How can the Polynomial Remainder Theorem be applied in real-life situations?
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What is logarithm how that table is made?
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Have You Uncovered Any Insane Integral Tricks in QFT Today?
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Quick question about binomial theorem
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A physical meaning to complex integration
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Can Ln and Logarithmic Expressions Be Further Simplified?
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Best Automated Method for Selecting Tikhonov Regularization Parameter?
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What is the most beautiful definition you've encountered?
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