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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Integrating: 30 Years Later - No Taylor Book
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+ infinity and - infinity join ?
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Reading proofs - impeding learning?
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Proving 1 + 1 = 2: An Exploration
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How Do You Calculate the Combined Tilt of a Cube on Three Axes?
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Taking a power of 2 or power of d
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Understanding Math: Acquiring Mathematical Skills for Problem Solving
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Math: Inclusive/Exclusive "or" and When?
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Does the Limit of x^4 * 0.99^x as x Approaches Infinity Equal Zero?
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Trigonometry: What are Gradients?
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Learn Binary Arithmetic: Two's Compliment & Multiplication
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What Are the Key Foundations of Algebraic Geometry?
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What is the integral of x(z)/(1+x(z)) wrt z?
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Dividing Exponential Functions
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NOn-linear equation, when has a solution?
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How to Solve Simultaneous Equations over Complex Numbers?
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Solving Variance Problem - Hi All
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Can I Use Graphics Programs to Visualize Coordinates Inside a Ball?
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Trouble understanding the path-homotopy equivalence class
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Can the reals be characterized by topological properties?
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Solving Summation of sin with n^2 - Svensl
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Hypergeometric distribution
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What is the Root of i? A Surprising Discovery for a 3rd Year Physics Student
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Mere Efficient or inefficient maths?
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Applications of Integral Calculus to Root Solving
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Proving the Existence of Rational Points on a Circle
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Does cos + sin always equal 0?
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What is the equation for a perpendicular line to a given curve in a plane?
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How to test if a distribution is symmetric?
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Boost Your Undergraduate Math Skills with Self-Study Textbook Recommendations
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Quick 1-paragraph summary of all of math
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Difference of two irrational numbers
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Transformations of Functions- graphing y=f(x)-4?
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Confusing expression in a paper
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Why Are 5x and 2x Considered to Grow at the Same Rate?
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Cross product in spherical coordinates
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What Are the Special Values of x That Satisfy f(x)=x?
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Integration (different substitution = different answer)
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Proving 10+100+1000+10000+100000+...=-(1/9) - Any Ideas?
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Calculating the total cost of gasoline for a trip
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Is Proof by Contradiction the Most Popular Technique in Mathematics?
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Finding the Solution to a+b*x+x^(-y)+c*x^(-2y)+d*x^(1-2y)=0
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The never-ending 0.999 = 1 debate
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Making a continuous equation out of a summation
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Cardinal Numbers and the Concept of Infinity in Mathematics
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Are There Any Pairs (P,Q) With All Composite Integers Modulo Q?
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Preparing for the Euclid Contest: Tips and Resources for Canadian Students
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Extracting overall angle from a matrix
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Can 1/3 really be equal to 0.333
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Algebra & Infinity - Solve Complex Math Problems
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Standard Form/Expansion of x^n - y^n
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Which Textbooks Are Best for Self-Studying Precalculus?
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Calculating Power in Electrical Circuits: Help Needed
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How can I solve this advanced polynomial division problem?
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Numerical Analysis: What is It? Physics Major Benefits?
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Polynomial Division: Solving Denominator > Numerator
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Can Riemann Sums Calculate Area Enclosed by Function?
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How to find alternative proofs?
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Great books for the self taught?
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Are Infinite Points on a Straight Line Just One Point?
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Proving that a line is straight
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Draw a Straight Line Graph from Curved Line y=85x^(-1)
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Is the Sum of This Infinite Series Irrational?
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How do I solve this equation for x - finding the maximum domains?
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Axes of an ellipse. I on this
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Find Perimeter of Quadrilateral with Midpoints of Sides
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A lower level question of curiosity.
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A change in length ratio question
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Finding the Right A-level Maths Textbook
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Binomial Theorem and Induction with Trigonometry
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Terence Tao: An Inspiring Story
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What Is Limits and Infinite Series ?
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Solving for z with Complex Numbers
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Learning Math Beyond a Calculus Textbook
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Finding the Smallest Natural Number in a Series of Calculations
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Ancient Egyptian 2/n-Table: Solved 4k Yrs Ago?
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30 minutes to Correct 150 Quizzes - Algebra 1 Problem
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History of Fibonacci Series & Difference from Maclaurin & Taylor
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Are Calculators Hindering Math Education? Share Your Opinion!
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Can You Use Non-Pivot Rows to Scale a Matrix?
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Range of Function D & R: Find the Answers
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Helmholtz Theorem on Decomposition of Vectors
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Inverse Scattering Transform and Solitons
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How do you calculate daily dose of a med based on half life
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What Determines the Isomorphism of G/X in Group Theory?
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Prove Perfect Lie Algebra of R^3 Euclidean Motions Isn't Semisimple
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Finding the Real Lie Algebra of SL(n,H) in GL(n,H)
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Exponents and their effects on lines?
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Why Do These Math Jokes Make You Groan?
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Proof Complex Numbers: How to Prove |z1|^2/|z2|^2 = |z1/z2|^2
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Some questions on representation theory
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Online introduction to topology.
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A big book of problems for highschool level math?
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Algebraic of a variable to itself
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What Shape is this Paper Lamp?
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How Do You Solve the Equation 4 Sin x + 2 Cos x = 3 on the Interval [0, 2 Pi]?
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Are There Simplification Rules for Modulo 1 Arithmetic?
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Is There Already a Thread on Happy Pi Day Wishes?
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Math Books for Calculus I & II: Theorems & Proofs
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Searching for a point in space
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