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Who are your top 5 favorite mathematicians?
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Understanding the Controversy: Is 0^0 Really Equal to 0?
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How was the vector cross product derived?
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Sum of all integrers of a certain degree
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Help with writing compound sum
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Why Does the Determinant of a Matrix Represent the Cross Product?
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Math Help for AIMS Exam: Formulas, Functions, and Graphs Explained
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Visualizing topological spaces
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Bijection, Injection, and Surjection
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Proving an Equality: False Premise to True Result
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How many problems should you do when teaching yourself?
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Introducing Logical Tests in Equations?
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Can someone calculate a fun probability for me?
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Need to find a convergent value
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How to Learn Math and Write Proofs
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Trig Derivatives: Questions Answered
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What Are Even and Odd Functions?
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I hate it when people prounce ln as lawn
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Need help with transformations of functions
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Is this Product Notation for a Compound Sum Formula Correct?
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Finding the equation of a curve
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Understanding Solid Angle and Proving its Equation
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Very easy problem that i dont understand
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What is the Recommended Journal for Publishing in General Mathematics?
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Can base-1 represent a nonzero integer ?
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Solving Trig Equations - Get Expert Help Now!
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Area of a Sphere: Degrees as a Unit for Computing Sky's Total Area
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How to learn how to do math proofs?
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Solve Binomial Identities to Approximate Fresnel Zone Radius
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How do you do a sign function?
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Can you have axial vectors in a 2D space?
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Congruence Classes: Solve the Hard Problem!
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Absolute value and the floor function
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General Solution of sin x=0: 0, pi or 2pi?
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Proving the Truth of a Mysterious Identity
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Interesting Maths for High Schoolers | Learn Offbeat Maths
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I need to get back in the groove
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Solving Combinations of a and b for ab=x, Order Matters
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Counting Positive Integers in a Set of Numbers
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Is Rudolph's Lamp Paradox an Example of Breaking Fundamental Postulates?
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Proving Complex Number Equality
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Free Download of Euclid's Elements
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Why are hyperbolic cosine and sine functions named with h in cosh and sinh?
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Understanding Echelon Matrices: What Are They and How Are They Used?
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0.999 =1 is LUB or exactly the same
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Can a Function Be Self-Containing?
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Limits of a Polynomial/Rational Function
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Yet another book recommendation request
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Can (x,y,z) be used to represent both a point and a vector?
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Mapping Notation Mapping Rule: Understanding Inversion & Shifts
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Is 0.999... really equal to 1?
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How can one find the area between the curves
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What is the process for publishing a math paper?
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Understanding Binomial Expansion: A Powerful Tool in Algebra and Calculus
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GCD of x and y: Definition and Examples
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What is the explanation behind matrices in Algebra?
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Geometry question (not homework)
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Simplest Explanation of Binomial Expansion
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Round Numbers to Nearest Multiple of 5
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Math Mysteries: Proving Volume Equality
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What is LN and how is it used in mathematics?
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What Happens When You Divide by Zero?
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Tips for Solving Typesetting Problems in LaTeX
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What is the sum of all possible values of a and b between 0 and 100?
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Variation of the quadratic formula?
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Math Typesetting: LaTeX & Other Options
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Solve Math Easier: New Fundamental System
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Quick linear equation question
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Proving Graph G Connectivity After Removing Arc (i,j)
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Probability of the Bible Codes
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Now equate the coordinates of H to get the fourth point.
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Tracking My School Progress: Goals, Rules, and Courses
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Proving the Increasing Nature of the Sequence x_n=(1+1/n)^n
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Algebra Question: Solving for Reaction Constant with Coefficient and Factor
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E^y + e^-y =2x or e^2y - 2xe^y + 1 = 0 equation
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Where does math end presently?
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Is this Infinite Product True or Not?
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Bored in math class, figured out mixture problems.
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Proof or Counterexample on Fourier Series for a_n=0
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How do Kalman filters work in robotics?
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What are eigenvalues and eigenvectors?
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What are the limitations of using quadrance and spread in trigonometry?
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Complex Numbers: Learn Techniques & De Moivres Theorem
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New Trigonometry Method: Quadrance and Spread
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What is the concept of infinity and its relation to physical quantities?
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Back to School: Analyzing e^x and its Variations
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How do I solve the Sin 3x equation?
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Does this equation already exist?
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Series Math Problem: Proving a_i - n_i is a Multiple of 7
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Is my formula for piston height and velocity in an engine correct?
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Sum to Product / Product to Sum
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