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General Math Forum

Join in expert discussion on general math topics that are not applicable to the specific categories. This includes topics are usually high school math level. Homework help is available.

Math Proof Training and Practice

A gap in resources that should help students visualise mathematics

Sep 4, 2025

Math Guides, Tutorials and Articles

MHB Deriving the first and second order Newton-Cotes formulas

Aug 30, 2022

Math Problem of the Week

Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series

Mar 28, 2025

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Proving the Quadratic Equation

Dec 18, 2005 · Replies 8 · Dec 19, 2005

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Fields Medal- incentive of dying young

Dec 17, 2005 · Replies 14 · Dec 18, 2005

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Anybody tried solving Riemann Hypothesis?

Dec 15, 2005 · Replies 10 · Dec 17, 2005

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Lagraingian constrained optimization problem

Dec 15, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 16, 2005

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What Is Topology: Definition & Examples

Dec 7, 2005 · Replies 5 · Dec 16, 2005

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When should I be converting to units?

Dec 16, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 16, 2005

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Any math games for big people?

Dec 13, 2005 · Replies 9 · Dec 15, 2005

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What Comes Before and After Addition, Multiplication, and Exponentiation?

Dec 10, 2005 · Replies 14 · Dec 15, 2005

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Find Arthimetic Proofs: Series Factors & Rules

Dec 11, 2005 · Replies 28 · Dec 14, 2005

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Why do we need infinite dimensional vector spaces?

Dec 14, 2005 · Replies 4 · Dec 14, 2005

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Proving 0.99999... = 1: A Wikipedia Insight

Dec 11, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 11, 2005

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Why is applying the exponent rule without the necessary conditions a problem?

Dec 10, 2005 · Replies 27 · Dec 10, 2005

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Any good way to determine coplanarity among 4 points?

Dec 9, 2005 · Replies 11 · Dec 10, 2005

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Looking for a Specific Equation

Dec 9, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 9, 2005

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Calculating Van der Waals Bonding Force of Carbon Nanotubes

Dec 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 7, 2005

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Understanding Integration by Parts: A Quick Guide for Beginners

Dec 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Dec 7, 2005

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Math Olympiad Corner- CMO,USAMO,IMO, and others

Oct 23, 2005 · Replies 13 · Dec 6, 2005

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What Is a Logical Equivalent of This Page Intentionally Left Blank?

Dec 4, 2005 · Replies 4 · Dec 5, 2005

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Any suggestions for interesting problems?

Dec 3, 2005 · Replies 11 · Dec 4, 2005

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How Many Recursions Does T(n) Need for k?

Dec 3, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2005

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Find Line Intersections in a 2D Polygon

Dec 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · Dec 3, 2005

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Is There a Finite Upper Bound for Sequences Without Repeating Subsequences?

Dec 2, 2005 · Replies 8 · Dec 3, 2005

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Is there a constant value for b in b^x (ln b) = a^x for any x?

Dec 2, 2005 · Replies 7 · Dec 3, 2005

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Solving (2^1/2-1)^10: A Short & Appropriate Method?

Dec 2, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2005

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Why Are w[n] = exp(j*pi*n) and w[n] = (−1)^n Equivalent?

Dec 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 2, 2005

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What Steps Are Crucial for Effective Problem Solving?

Dec 1, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 1, 2005

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Solving 0.999999999... in Fractional Form

Jul 2, 2005 · Replies 19 · Nov 30, 2005

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Can Zeroing a Variable Simplify Matrix Equations?

Nov 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 30, 2005

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Demonstrating Limit Equalities for x→0

Nov 29, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 29, 2005

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Number of possible scenarios of tic-tac-toe

Nov 28, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 29, 2005

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Find x Value for Cubic Function with TI-83

Nov 28, 2005 · Replies 8 · Nov 29, 2005

Replies: 8

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52 Factorial: How Many Zeros at the End?

Nov 28, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 28, 2005

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Here is a fun math statistic/probability question

Nov 26, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 27, 2005

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Was this Maths Question Poorly Worded?

Nov 27, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 27, 2005

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Zeta function justifying 1 not being prime?

Nov 26, 2005 · Replies 8 · Nov 26, 2005

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Deriving the Value of the Sum in {_\lim {i} \rightarrow 0}

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 26, 2005

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Geometric derivations of distance

Nov 24, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 25, 2005

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Can Godel's Unprovable Formulae Be Proven from Peano Axioms?

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 25, 2005

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Does This Infinite Series Converge to 1/(ln2√2)?

Nov 24, 2005 · Replies 28 · Nov 25, 2005

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Points in 2- and 3-dimensional space

Nov 24, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 25, 2005

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Are all numbers properly classified in the real number system?

Nov 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 23, 2005

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Is the Identity sin2x/(1-cos2x) = cotx Provable?

Nov 20, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 22, 2005

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Convergent or Divergent? Alternating Series Help for Tomorrow's Test

Nov 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 22, 2005

Replies: 4

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Solving Cubics with q^2-p^3<=0

Nov 19, 2005 · Replies 10 · Nov 21, 2005

Replies: 10

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Ready to Join the Manchester Math Society Forum?

Nov 21, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 21, 2005

Replies: 1

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A petite observation about logarithms

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 20, 2005

Replies: 4

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Making \sum Bigger with AMSMATH

Nov 20, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 20, 2005

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Prove Squeezing Theorem for n Natural Numbers

Nov 12, 2005 · Replies 18 · Nov 19, 2005

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Was Thales the True Pioneer of Trigonometry?

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 19, 2005

Replies: 2

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Why Does the Equation 1 = -1 Seem Correct?

Nov 18, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 19, 2005

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Complex Numbers & Complex Envelopes: Articles & Resources

Nov 18, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 18, 2005

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Do All Primes Except 2 and 5 Divide Infinite Repunits?

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 9 · Nov 16, 2005

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Solve the Riddle: 4*12=6, 8*8=1, 5*6?

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 16, 2005

Replies: 4

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VB Project: 20 Greatest Mathematicians

Nov 3, 2005 · Replies 26 · Nov 15, 2005

Replies: 26

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Derive most trigonometric identities from the addition formulas

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 15, 2005

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Understanding the Definition and Application of Multiplication

Nov 14, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 15, 2005

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The Origin of "m" in Linear Functions

Nov 14, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2005

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A fairly simple problem causing a major headache

Nov 8, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 13, 2005

Replies: 6

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Problem with my TI Calculator

Nov 12, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 13, 2005

Replies: 2

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Is the Volume Calculation for the Bounded Solid Correct?

Nov 9, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 12, 2005

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Losing confidence in my ability

Nov 10, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 10, 2005

Replies: 2

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Noncommutative Geometry Explained

Oct 24, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 10, 2005

Replies: 3

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Is This Induction Proof of Bernoulli's Inequality Correct?

Nov 9, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 10, 2005

Replies: 6

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What does it mean for a theorem to completely characterize something?

Nov 8, 2005 · Replies 8 · Nov 9, 2005

Replies: 8

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What Makes the Hilbert Cube Cubelike?

Nov 8, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 9, 2005

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Can you help find the correct equation for a changing graph with this data?

Nov 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 7, 2005

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Preparing for the Putnam Exam: Finding the Right Book

Oct 16, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 5, 2005

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A conjecture about the roots of real functions

Nov 4, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 5, 2005

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What is the meaning of i, j, k in vectors?

Nov 4, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 4, 2005

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What do u need to learn topology?

Nov 4, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 4, 2005

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How to Expand Log(a+b) for Best Fit Analysis?

Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 8 · Nov 4, 2005

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Proving Cubic Equation Theta & a,b

Nov 1, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 3, 2005

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Design a Fair Golf Schedule for 8 Players: 30 Rounds?

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 3, 2005

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Brand new way of working out quality of papers

Oct 31, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 3, 2005

Replies: 5

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Can Proportional Variation be Deduced Algebraically from Given Equations?

Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 3, 2005

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Need help with this simultaneous equation

Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 2, 2005

Replies: 2

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Mathematics of this optical illusion

Oct 26, 2005 · Replies 14 · Nov 2, 2005

Replies: 14

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Convergence of a summations, Table?

Nov 1, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 2, 2005

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Infinite 45 degree golden ratio thingy series related

Nov 1, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 1, 2005

Replies: 4

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Simultaneous equation question

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 1, 2005

Replies: 6

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Finding Minimum from a completion of a square

Oct 31, 2005 · Replies 51 · Nov 1, 2005

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Havin' problem in vector direction

Oct 28, 2005 · Replies 11 · Oct 31, 2005

Replies: 11

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What are the restrictions for graphing Ramesh's exercise plan?

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 31, 2005

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Why was matrix multiplication defined the way it is?

Oct 31, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 31, 2005

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What's each term in a product called?

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 3 · Oct 30, 2005

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Log (25/9) in Terms of a & b: Find Answer Here

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 30, 2005

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Solving 2 inequalities with imaginary numbers?

Oct 29, 2005 · Replies 8 · Oct 30, 2005

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Calculating Bond Price and Market Risk Premium in Financial Management

Oct 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Oct 30, 2005

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Help! Solving for y in 2x^2 + 12x - 14

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 30, 2005

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Help with Solving This Equation

Oct 29, 2005 · Replies 3 · Oct 30, 2005

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Sum notation - lower/upper limits

Oct 29, 2005 · Replies 4 · Oct 29, 2005

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What is the equivalence of definitions for completely regular spaces?

Oct 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Oct 29, 2005

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Why do two negatives equal a positive in multiplication?

Sep 19, 2005 · Replies 40 · Oct 29, 2005

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How to convince someone of statistical probibilities

Oct 28, 2005 · Replies 3 · Oct 29, 2005

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Integrating a Complex Integral: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Factor 3

Oct 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 28, 2005

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Sets and Relations (just needs checking please)

Oct 27, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 28, 2005

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What Jobs Can I Get with a Degree in Pure Mathematics?

Oct 28, 2005 · Replies 5 · Oct 28, 2005

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Volume & Area: Can a Man Lift 10x His Weight?

Oct 17, 2005 · Replies 7 · Oct 28, 2005

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Why is standard division considered the natural way to partition a number?

Oct 6, 2005 · Replies 10 · Oct 28, 2005

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Power Series For Function of Operators

Oct 19, 2005 · Replies 4 · Oct 25, 2005

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