General Math Forum

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Write 2.158 radians in terms of Pi

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Geometric Sequence find the 23rd term.

  • mathdad
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Challenge problem #2 Show that 5φ^2n+4(−1)^n is a perfect square

  • Olinguito
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Finding the nth term for 1/2, 5/6, 1, 11/10

  • hm2018April
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High School Why Does a^2 + b^2 Have No Solution?

  • Anatoly
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Could there be an error in the proof of the Poincare conjecture?

  • alexmahone
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Finding Coordinates of Intersection in Parametric Forms

  • TheFallen018
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Graduate Where to post mathematical discoveries online

  • Anatoly
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Length of sides of right triangle with 1 angle and 1 side

  • Dophs
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Insights Interview with Mathematician Fresh_42 - Comments

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Find C's Coordinates for Right Triangle ABC

  • Wilmer
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Finding six trig functions given cos2θ = 3/5, 90° ≤ θ ≤ 180°

  • yeny
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High School How do calculators compute inverse trig functions?

  • gibberingmouther
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Undergrad Permutation of identical elements

  • rajeshmarndi
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Solving for the Speed to Reach a Star 240 Light Years Away

  • MermaidWonders
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Simplify a fractional expression

  • breakfree
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High School Does 0.000...1 equal 0?

  • cyclogon
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Object distance and magnification with 55-cm focal length lens

  • MermaidWonders
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How to explain number systems and complex number multiplication

  • roni1
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Challenge problem #1 Solve 2x^2y^2−2xy+x^2+y^2−2x−2y+3=0

  • Olinguito
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Graduate Looking for a method of solution/inversion for x*Tanh[x]

  • Hepth
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Solving for Slit Width-Wavelength Ratio at $\pm90°$ Diffraction Pattern

  • MermaidWonders
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Calculating real world Liquid gas values

  • Renren
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Graduate Sacks' Autistic Twins and Prime Testing

  • qspeechc
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The Chromatic Number of the Plane is at Least 5

  • Ackbach
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Undergrad Math equation that equals 25 for a birthday shirt

  • iamnim
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Geocaching: Solve a+b=c c/b=b/a Problem

  • TheCricketer
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Multiplying fractions after subtraction

  • Ari1
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Finding last digits of 983389^389

  • Alexthexela
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Undergrad Scaling from human to water molecule size

  • Twodogs
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High School Find the missing energy value given a set of data (Hypothetical question)

  • l2aizou
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Finding the area of an irregular figure

  • DepressedPepe
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Undergrad Sinusoids as Complex numbers (multiplication query)

  • Natalie Johnson
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Exponential Functions Problem, find k and a in f(x)=ka^(−x)

  • Yankel
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Finding the Distance from Point P to AC on an ABCD.EFGH Cube

  • Monoxdifly
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Confusing answer from Wolfram Alpha

  • Kruidnootje
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Undergrad Why is the Signal from a Discrete Fourier Transform considered periodic?

  • Natalie Johnson
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What are Some Effective Online Resources for Learning Math?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Calculating G's Distance from BH on an ABCD.EFGH Cube

  • Monoxdifly
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Your most interesting fact about Pi

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Find the ratios of the areas of the four regions

  • Bobbobstubob
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High School Number of palindromes made of n digits

  • archaic
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Undergrad When does an inequality indicate a maximum or minimum value?

  • Mr Davis 97
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Trigonometric product challenge

  • lfdahl
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Large Prime number unable to compute

  • Kruidnootje
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Undergrad Periodic Functions: Meaning of 1-Periodicity

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A logarithm formula involving the mascheroni constant

  • Kruidnootje
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Find the best function grouping with an iterative method

  • MathBoard001
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What Is the Correct Equation for the Tangent of a Circle at a Given Point?

  • Monoxdifly
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Converting $1 to £ s d at the 1927 exchange rate

  • Hobo5
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Contradictory Scalene Obtuse Tn Heights

  • Kruidnootje
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High School What is the Collatz Conjecture and How Can High Schoolers Have Fun With It?

  • Adam Kohnle
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Proving the Pythagorean trigonometric identity

  • jevanuD
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Reflect the line 5x - 7y - 13 = 0 across y = -x

  • Monoxdifly
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Finding the line of reflection for B(3, -1) to B'(5, 7)

  • Monoxdifly
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Circle Equation: Solving for x^2 + y^2 + Ax + By = 0 w/y=4/3x

  • Monoxdifly
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Ratio of areas of squares - Challenging problem

  • Lancelot1
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What do you call this type of problem?

  • jim1174
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Can You Outrun a Velociraptor in a Circular Enclosure?

  • I like Serena
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What is the resultant force and angle for two forces acting on an object?

  • RobertoPink
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Graduate How Can a Monotonic Spatial Function Uniquely Map 3D Integer Coordinates?

  • intervoxel
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Undergrad Is there another way that these statements can all be true?

  • Terry Coates
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[ASK] What is the area of the wall?

  • Monoxdifly
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Finding a parabola equation from two intersection points

  • Monoxdifly
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[ASK] find abc if a^2bc^3=5^3 and ab^2=5^6

  • Monoxdifly
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F(x) = x2-7 and g(x) = x- 3, find (f º g )(x) [2]

  • trevor
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Math resources to help me learn from scratch

  • PeterOwen
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What is the axis of symmetry of quadratic function f(x)=-2x^2-(1/2)

  • Lucas7105
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What is the tv screen area in square inches of a

  • loukatz
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Is 2/3 Always the Same as 4/6?

  • mathdad
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Solving radical equations x√3+x√2=1

  • nek9876
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Simple algebra solve (1-x)(1-0.03)^2 = 0.667

  • bzsmtp
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How would I prove this by induction?

  • tony700
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Help with parts (b), (c) and (e)

  • Joe20
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Graduate Solving a Mathematical Puzzle: Ways to Fill an Odiosis Board

  • TheFallen018
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Undergrad Why Can't x/(x+1)^2 Be Split Like x/((x+1)(x+2))?

  • FS98
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Steps for solving a math problem

  • Joe20
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Why does |x + 3| = -6 have no real solutions?

  • mathdad
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Find the Range of a Rational Function.

  • mathdad
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How to Verify a Radical Equation Algebraically?

  • mathdad
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How to verify radical equations algebraically without a calculator

  • mathdad
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Jumbo Burrito Cost Comparison: A System of Equations in Two Variables?

  • mathdad
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How long will it take for the jets to be 9128 miles apart?

  • mathdad
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How much did Mark save if Carlos saved a total of 11.40 more than Mark?

  • mathdad
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Undergrad What are the 10 classes of ratios in Greek mathematics?

  • Seneka
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How many glasses total are there?

  • amyjojoja
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High School Why isn't a googol called a google in the naming scheme?

  • zuz
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High School Oscillations in a driven spring

  • entropy1
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What is this? (a subscripted number)

  • GangsterWaffle
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Finding Points of Intersection for Trigonometric Functions

  • osafi52
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Undergrad Can you double a cube using solid geometry and compass-straightedge constructions?

  • Thecla
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Describing the resulting current

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What is the Result of Plugging g(x) Into f(x)?

  • mathdad
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