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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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What is the Derivative of y = √x at x = 1?
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Countable But Not Second Countable Topological Space
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Find the equation of a ellipse given the foci. (1,0) (3,4)
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Does this forum include euclidean geometry?
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What is the Definition of a Vector in Mathematics?
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3d-graphing freeware that accepts three variables (quadric surfaces)
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Finding Number Relations in Tables - Steven Wu
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3 Dimensional Construction Program?
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Master Curve Sketching with These Comprehensive Resources | Helpful Guide
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In the derivation of a cycloid - problem in Stewart
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Factorising a differntiated equation
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How can the inequality hold for an injective function?
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How to rationalize the numberator?
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Quick question about multiple integrals
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Determining Prime Numbers: Tips & Tricks
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Why is the brute force factoring algorithm exponential time?
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Who knows the Guldin-Pappus theoreme?
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Math problem regarding kinetic motion
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What is the Power Spectrum of a Markov Chain?
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Functions in Calculus textbook do not reflect behavior in Nature
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What is the significance of the equation y=2(x-4)^2-3?
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Set theory in Munkres Topology
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How do I correctly notate the domain and range of a function using sets?
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How to prove that the positive irrationals are not denumerable?
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Find the Distance and Angle to a Tall Building with Calc/Trig Homework Help!"
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Vector question to think about
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Fuzzy Number Theory: Books & Websites
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What will I learn in a course on Groups and Symmetries?
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Where does this inequality come from?
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How Do Various Theories Define Information Through Entropy?
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Why Do We Need the Axiom of Choice?
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Calculate Lowest Interest on Different Loans
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The largest rational less than sqrt(10)
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Solution to PDE U(x,t) = y^2e^{-3x} + h(x)
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Describing Curvature of a Non-Uniform Curve Using Second Derivative Average?
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Solving Cross Product w/ Determinants: Setting Up Equations
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Why do non-integer powers fail in graphing x^x?
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What is the mathematical logic behind scalar and cross product definitions?
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Fuzzy Arithmetic: Learn Basics & Solve Doubts
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How Do You Tackle Complex Vector Math Problems?
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Solve Algebra Inequality: $\frac 1{3x^2-x-2}<0$
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Real Analysis- least upper bound and convergence
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