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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Undergrad Why is the Signal from a Discrete Fourier Transform considered periodic?
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What are Some Effective Online Resources for Learning Math?
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MHB Calculating G's Distance from BH on an ABCD.EFGH Cube
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Your most interesting fact about Pi
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MHB Find the ratios of the areas of the four regions
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High School Number of palindromes made of n digits
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Undergrad When does an inequality indicate a maximum or minimum value?
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MHB Trigonometric product challenge
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MHB Large Prime number unable to compute
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Undergrad Periodic Functions: Meaning of 1-Periodicity
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MHB A logarithm formula involving the mascheroni constant
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MHB Find the best function grouping with an iterative method
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MHB What Is the Correct Equation for the Tangent of a Circle at a Given Point?
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MHB Converting USD 1 to £ s d in 1927: Formula & Calculation
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MHB Contradictory Scalene Obtuse Tn Heights
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High School What is the Collatz Conjecture and How Can High Schoolers Have Fun With It?
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MHB Is \(\theta=360^\circ-\beta\) When \(\sin(\beta)=\frac{1}{3}\)?
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MHB [ASK] Reflection of a Line by Another Line
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MHB Reflecting B(3,-1) on Line g: 4y + x - 15 = 0
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MHB Circle Equation: Solving for x^2 + y^2 + Ax + By = 0 w/y=4/3x
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MHB How do you calculate the area and arc length of region ABCD using given values?
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MHB Ratio of areas of squares - Challenging problem
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MHB What do you call this type of problem?
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MHB Can You Outrun a Velociraptor in a Circular Enclosure?
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MHB What is the resultant force and angle for two forces acting on an object?
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Graduate How Can a Monotonic Spatial Function Uniquely Map 3D Integer Coordinates?
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Undergrad Is there another way that these statements can all be true?
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MHB [ASK] What is the area of the wall?
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MHB Quadratic Equation Help: Find 3 Points to Determine Answer
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MHB [ASK] find abc if a^2bc^3=5^3 and ab^2=5^6
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MHB F(x) = x2-7 and g(x) = x- 3, find (f º g )(x) [2]
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MHB Math Resources for Beginners: Learn with Ease
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MHB What is the axis of symmetry of quadratic function f(x)=-2x^2-(1/2)
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MHB What is the tv screen area in square inches of a
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MHB Is 2/3 Always the Same as 4/6?
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MHB Solving radical equations x√3+x√2=1
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MHB Simple algebra solve (1-x)(1-0.03)^2 = 0.667
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MHB How would I prove this by induction?
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MHB Troubleshooting (b), (c) & (e): Seeking Assistance
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Graduate Solving a Mathematical Puzzle: Ways to Fill an Odiosis Board
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Undergrad Why Can't x/(x+1)^2 Be Split Like x/((x+1)(x+2))?
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MHB A center of mass determined triangle: Find the angles of the triangle P_1P_2P_3
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MHB Help Needed: I'm Stuck on Steps and Not Sure If They're Correct
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MHB Explaining the Absence of Real Solutions for |x + 3| = -6
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MHB Find the Range of a Rational Function.
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MHB How Do You Determine the Range of the Function y = 2x/(x - 1) Through Graphing?
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MHB How to Verify a Radical Equation Algebraically?
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MHB How can a radical equation be verified algebraically without a calculator?
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MHB Algebraic Verification of Radical Equations: Solving Without a Calculator
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MHB Jumbo Burrito Cost Comparison: A System of Equations in Two Variables?
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MHB How long will it take for the jets to be 9128 miles apart?
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MHB How much did Mark save if Carlos saved a total of 11.40 more than Mark?
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Undergrad Uncovering the 10 Classes of Ratios in Greek Mathematics
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MHB How many glasses total are there?
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High School Googol and number naming scheme (Was: Just for fun)
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High School Oscillations in a driven spring
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MHB What is this? (a subscripted number)
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MHB Finding Points of Intersection for Trigonometric Functions
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Undergrad Doubling a Cube: Can 3D Geometry Help?
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MHB Describing the resulting current
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MHB What is the Result of Plugging g(x) Into f(x)?
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MHB Evaluate Trig Expressions....Part 2
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MHB Which angle has a larger cosine value?
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MHB What is the reference angle for 60° and -60°?
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MHB What is the reference number given -5π/6?
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MHB Evaluate Trig Expressions....Part 1
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High School Exponential Growth: Modeling growth in months vs years
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High School Math Jokes: 1-1=0, but 2=0? Impossible!
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MHB Solve the equation cos^8θ+sin^8θ−2(1−cos^2θsin^2θ)^2+1=0
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Undergrad Euler, De Moivre and a printing error
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MHB Why use point-slope form for linear equations?
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MHB How can the given equation be verified without using a calculator?
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Undergrad Rational powers of irrational numbers
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MHB [ASK] How long must he wait until the ball fall to the ground if g = 10m/s^2
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MHB Calculating Elevation Angle to Hit Target at 100 m and 10 m
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High School Is infinity truly infinite if it has something else in it?
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MHB Can You Name 9 Important Precalculus Topics for a Strong Foundation in Calculus?
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MHB Finding the Equation of a Line with Point-Slope Formula
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MHB Approximating Trig Values using the Unit Circle
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MHB Equation to find an unknown point on a graph
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Graduate Vector Notation in Nolting Theoretical Physics 1
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MHB What is the rate for getting your paycheck early from a payday lender?
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MHB Evaluate sin 6 without using a calculator?
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High School Absolute Value Inequality, |x|>|x-1|....where's my mistake?
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MHB Prove Polynomial Congruence $(x+y)^n \equiv x^n + y^n$ (mod $p$)
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MHB What's the difference in resistance between A and B vs A and C?
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MHB How to Determine the Reflection of a Parabola by a Given Line?
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High School Basic Graphing Rules: Learn How to Graph Properly
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MHB Why is the book's answer for rationalizing the denominator x^(3/2)?
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MHB How Can I Evaluate Trig Functions Without a Calculator?
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MHB How can I determine the biggest trig value without a calculator?
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MHB Rationalize Numerator & Denominator
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MHB Can Two Numbers Satisfy These Exponential Conditions?
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MHB Big Denominator = Small Fraction
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MHB Angular and Linear Speed....Part 1
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High School Did President Garfield really come up with an alternate proof?
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MHB Angular Speed of Smaller Wheel
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MHB Angular Speed of Smaller Wheel
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