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Seeking Advanced Differentiation & Integration Books
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Hopefully a simple exponent question.
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Trig functions on complex numbers?
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What is the Meaning of Dimension
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Can any subset from a set of {1,2,...,2n} contain two elements where one divides the other?
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What values should coins have?
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Where can I find practice problems for Integral Calculus?
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Math Modification to Increase Air Efficiency in a Paintball Gun
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Is subtraction commutative and consistent with other mathematical operations?
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How Do You Determine When Acceleration Is Zero in Particle Motion Calculations?
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What is the area of the right-angled triangle with hypotenuse 10 and altitude 6?
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How Do You Simplify This Partial Fraction Equation?
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Half Parabola: Is There a Name?
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Help Needed: Concrete Analogies for Abstract Math Concepts
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Learn How to Pronounce cosh, sinh, and Gradient Symbols Easily
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Graphical solution of cubic with real roots
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Building a Piecewise Function with Elementary Functions
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What's the deal with imaginary numbers?
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Looking for a Comprehensive List of Essential Math Theorems and Definitions?
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Is there a complete proof for the Power of a Point Theorem?
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What is the time to reach 98% of terminal velocity?
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How to Differentiate Cross Product?
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Computing Relative Homology Groups from a Given Map
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Definition of 0^0: What Does it Mean?
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Simplifying a product of sin functions
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Summation analogue of the factorial operation?
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Solving Cubic Roots with Square Roots
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Solving Graphs Equal to Zero Easily
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Recursive defintion of the product notation
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Calculating Fraction of Alcohol in Water-Alcohol Mixtures
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Understanding Pi: its Role in Symmetry and How it Was Found
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Exponential equation-Lambert function?
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Finding the Error Between Two Points
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Solve for c When x= (a*b+c)/mod
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Subtracting any finite quantity from an infinite quantity
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Can the equation of a circle be found using two given points and a tangent line?
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Is 2 pi i equal to 0, contradicting the fact that pi and i cannot equal 0?
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Is Adding 1 to the Product of Consecutive Numbers a Square?
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Can Magic Squares be Applied in Mathematical and Scientific Research?
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Welcome to the Magical World of Magic Squares
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Creating a Magic Square Program: How to Check if an n x n Grid is Truly Magical
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Correct Notation for Intersections of Real Numbers Sets
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Prove for all a,b,c>0: a/(b+c) + b/(a+c) + c/(a+b) >= 3/2 ?
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Elementary Equation solving mind-block
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Books for Proofs in Limits & Infinite Series Course
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Solving a polynomial of arbitrary powers
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Solving 72 = 6^2: What is the Technique?
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Fractional Calculus :New Tools for Physics
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Does itex a^(1/(2)^1/2) make sense?
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Combinatorics Redux Followup: 2 Same, 1 Different Toppings on 3 Pizzas
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English Math Books for 15-16 Yr Olds: How Many Years?
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One more combinatorics question
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Cancelling Confusion with Complex Numbers and De Moivre's Theorem
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Is it Correct to Divide Both Angles by 2 in Trigonometry?
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What is Godel's Theorem and Why Should I Care?
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Equation of a Line: Solving Complex & Real Parts for x, y
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Solving Hard Matrix Prob: A+kB Invertible w/ Integer Entries
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Understanding what you're doing.
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5 points (last one i swear)
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What is the distance within a point and why is it important to discuss?
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Inequalities Help Fix Tex Error
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Serge Lang multivariable calculus
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Is Non-Linear Algebra the Key to Solving Homelessness?
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Practical effects if it is proved that P=NP
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Interacting with people after lots of math
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Will studying fourier analysis prepare one for string theory and QP?
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What is the simplest curve that fits this data?
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Partial Differential Equations
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Is a gaussian distribution 'like a sine wave'
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Efficient Calculation Techniques for Common Mathematical Functions
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Math Practise For Entrance Tests.
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About domain in a compound function
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Unraveling the Mystery of pi and e
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Should I write a calculus level paper?
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