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Infinite product - the shortest question
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Differentiability VS derivability
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What's the relation (IMPORTANT)?
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Polynomial Division Help - x^3 + 4x^2 - 3x - 12 & -x^3 + 75x - 250
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What Are Free Variables in Mathematics?
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How Do You Factorize X^4+X^3+X^2+X+1?
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Find Intersection of x=6,y=1+6t with X & Y Axes
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Intersection of Two Lines
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Find Cartesian Equation of Line: (x,y)=(4,-6) + t(8,2)
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Calculating Visibility of a Circular Structure on a Flat Earth Surface
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Log Law: Change Base Explained w/Example
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What Is the Dirac Delta Function and Its Significance in Science?
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Unlock the Mystery of Kaprekar's Constant
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Forgot some defintions on norms
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Does 0.999~ Equal 1?
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Can Someone Explain This Logarithmic Property Discrepancy?
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Brain Teaser - How does 12=11?
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Maxwell's Equations Tattoo: Ideas & Designs
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Multiplication preceeding addition
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Using math to determine the future?
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Simple Quadratic Factor question
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3rd degree polynomial is called a cubic
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Can the Towers of Hanoi Problem Exceed 2^n-1 Moves?
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Hey, I need a bit of help with a proof, please
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Bounded sequence as convergent
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Equation of a Line in three space question
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Finding Values of a & b in Geometry Problem
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Projective Geometry: Applications & Uses in the Real World
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Sets That Share Some Elements But Not Disjoint
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Inductance as a function of position
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Understanding the Matrix of Minors
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Integration has to do with a square shape
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What are some good online tutorials for learning about complex numbers?
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Dimension Question: How Does Math Shrink 3-D Shapes?
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Can 4-D Figures be Represented on a 3-D Surface?
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Where can I find pre-made blank graphs for 3-D graphing in Algebra II?
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Who else is taking the Putnam Competition and how high were last year's scores?
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Second Approximation of (1+i)^-1 for i<<<1
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What are the extreme values of the function SQR[9 - x^2]?
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How Can I Calculate an Unbiased Average Movie Rating?
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A question about coprime numbers.
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Limit of x/[Sqrt(x^2+r^2)*r^2]
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Rational Roots: What are the Other Names?
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What is the winning strategy for the Vickie the Viking game?
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How Do You Add Arccos(x), Arccos(y), and Arccos(z)?
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What is the formula for finding the highest power of x that is divisible by n!?
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Fraction in combination please tell me the calculation
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Inducing on Q+: Is it Possible?
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The Power of 0: Is It Just An Agreement?
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Polynomial, trigonometric, exponential and fractal curves
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How can the illicit operation 0/0 be remedied?
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How Many Types of Integrals Exist and Can They Be Classified?
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Rolling Any-Sided Die: Probability and Randomization
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Partial Fractions: Finding Antiderivatives of Rational Functions
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Solving Quantum Mechanics Integrals: Prove This One
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What is the definition of a topological space?
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Who are the potential candidates for the 2006 Abel Prize?
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Inequalities with the Unknown Denominator.
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