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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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MHB Is (27/4)/(6.75) a Whole, Natural, Integer, Rational, or Irrational Number?

May 27, 2019 · Replies 4 · May 28, 2019

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MHB Advanced Mathematics Assignment

May 28, 2019 · Replies 1 · May 28, 2019

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Undergrad Question about Cantor's Diagonal Proof

May 20, 2019 · Replies 22 · May 27, 2019

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MHB Is 2√(7)+4 an Irrational Number?

May 27, 2019 · Replies 2 · May 27, 2019

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MHB Calculating amount left at the end of a repetetive cutting down cycle.

May 26, 2019 · Replies 1 · May 26, 2019

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High School Equation vs Identity: Why We Differ Both Sides

May 25, 2019 · Replies 10 · May 26, 2019

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A zero knowledge system for voting?

Nov 1, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 25, 2019

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MHB How Much Must John Pay the Bank if He Returns the Loan in Full in 6 Months?

May 24, 2019 · Replies 4 · May 25, 2019

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Defining a Flow: What's the Best Way?

Feb 3, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Reps of groups and reps of algebras

May 27, 2010 · Replies 3 · May 25, 2019

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Two interpenetrating percolated networks

Jan 10, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Over-searching error (statistics)

Nov 21, 2006 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Integral transforms - convergence

Jun 4, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Proving Continuous Function: Expectation Values of Periodic Functions Over Time

Mar 25, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Polynomials: Theory and Problems to Solve

May 18, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Ranking question with different number of observations?

Oct 1, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Uniform distribution on a toroidal surface

Sep 4, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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Why Do Common Functions Use Asymptotic Expansion Series?

Sep 12, 2006 · Replies 1 · May 25, 2019

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High School Finite & Infinite: Univerally Accepted Definitions?

May 23, 2019 · Replies 9 · May 23, 2019

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High School How to Properly Use Substitution

May 23, 2019 · Replies 2 · May 23, 2019

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Undergrad Proof of Addition Reversibility

May 22, 2019 · Replies 7 · May 22, 2019

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High School Mathematicians Revive Abandoned Approach to the Riemann Hypothesis

May 22, 2019 · Replies 2 · May 22, 2019

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MHB Simplify expression with laws of indices

May 20, 2019 · Replies 3 · May 22, 2019

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MHB Angular Velocity - 2100 Revs in 3 Mins - 73.3 Rad/s

May 21, 2019 · Replies 4 · May 21, 2019

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Solving Variational Equations with FreeFem++

Nov 16, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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What is the optimal solution for the Traveling Doctor Problem?

Dec 11, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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Question about mathematic courses I need

May 11, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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Relating Robotics To Mathematics Of Coding

Oct 30, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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Find Parameter Set for N Intersections of 2 Implicit Functions

Sep 8, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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Understanding the Cases for 315p and Proving Abundance

Jan 3, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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Solving the Multiset Filling Problem

Jan 29, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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Should Pre-Calculus Classes Introduce Hyperbolic Functions?

Mar 18, 2007 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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Partial and Covariant derivatives in invarint actions

Nov 27, 2006 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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MHB Trigonometric Question sin^2(180-x) cosec(270+x) + cos^2(360-x) sec(180-x)

May 20, 2019 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2019

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MHB Form some model to predict a food items probability of you know being sold

May 20, 2019 · Replies 4 · May 20, 2019

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High School Parabola and Hyperbola Question

May 10, 2019 · Replies 31 · May 20, 2019

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Solving trigonometric equation

Jan 30, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 19, 2019

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A set of algebraic operations producing unique results based on order?

Sep 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 19, 2019

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Managing Workload and Vacation for Analysts: A Complex Production Scenario

Dec 16, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 19, 2019

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How does decompression affect the number of particles in a confined gas?

Nov 19, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 19, 2019

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Graduate Is there any theory that can be modeled in any type of space?

May 19, 2019 · Replies 1 · May 19, 2019

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MHB Median: Are there more men being paid more than £32,000 or less than £32,000?

May 19, 2019 · Replies 1 · May 19, 2019

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MHB Rent A Car Forecasting: Calculate the # of Bookings for July

May 4, 2019 · Replies 24 · May 19, 2019

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Interesting differential equation

Oct 7, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 18, 2019

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Solving Drug Modeling: 130 micrograms of Thyroxine Needed

Aug 11, 2008 · Replies 2 · May 18, 2019

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Combination Formula with a lockout twist

Nov 12, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 18, 2019

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A function with certain conditions on derivatives at 0

Nov 7, 2003 · Replies 1 · May 18, 2019

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High School Is 3x=15 Really That Hard to Solve?

Apr 25, 2019 · Replies 51 · May 17, 2019

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Rationale of infinitely countable sets

Mar 25, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 17, 2019

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Intersection of ellipses and equivalent problems

Jul 10, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 17, 2019

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MHB Investment Decisions: Help w/ Questions 3-6 Needed

May 17, 2019 · Replies 1 · May 17, 2019

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Undergrad Quadratic equation of two variables

May 7, 2019 · Replies 11 · May 17, 2019

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Puzzles and exercises to improve mathematical and spatial intelligence

May 14, 2019 · Replies 8 · May 17, 2019

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Proof involving some inequality

Dec 15, 2007 · Replies 1 · May 16, 2019

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MHB Prove identity (sinx+cosx)/(secx+cscx)= sinxcosx

May 15, 2019 · Replies 1 · May 15, 2019

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Undergrad Number of Solutions of a Nonlinear System

May 13, 2019 · Replies 8 · May 14, 2019

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Classification of semi-simple Lie groups

Jul 2, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Prove Inequality: 3(ab+bc+ac)/abc + 6abc + 15 ≥ 27

Jun 14, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Permutations/combinations problem

Aug 1, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Help with Ptolemy metric space

Mar 7, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Amazon <=> Google Scholar Mashup? (Or something similar)

Sep 17, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Preconditioned conjugate gradient method

Oct 8, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Fourier series technique to show that the following series sum to the quantities

Mar 19, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Category theory and Computer Science

Oct 6, 2008 · Replies 4 · May 13, 2019

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Navigating Crowds: Sidewalks & Corridors

May 9, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Can we apply dynamics/system/chaos theory to the world?

Oct 26, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Compensating Robot Arm Deflection for End Weight

Mar 7, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

Replies: 1

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Need help understanding spherical harmonics

Jan 12, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2019

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Suggestions, if you would, for a Trig. book.

May 14, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 12, 2019

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Triangulating Sound Sources Using Time Differences: A Numerical Approach

Mar 25, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Div and curl operators in a left-handed coordinate system?

Oct 19, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Maximizing Sum of Weights w/ N Entities & M Constraints

Jul 23, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Collineations of an affine geometry

Mar 3, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Understanding Transcendental Equations in Multicompartment Systems

Dec 28, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Energy density distribution of a vibrating string

Jun 17, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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A problem on finding orthogonal basis and projection

Nov 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Solving Acceleration Model for Solar Drag Race

Oct 16, 2006 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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How to prove differential property of homogeneous function

Dec 1, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Another complex line integral question

Apr 11, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Book of Mathematical Tricks/Manipulations

Nov 10, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Independent variable that is a distribution?

Jan 10, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Group Theory: Proving Non-Isomorphism of G_n and G_m

Mar 16, 2007 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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A book thread for general principals

Sep 7, 2004 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Solving Queueing Theory Problem with Matrix Exponential & Matrix Toeplitz Form

Jun 8, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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How Can I Calculate the Range of Values for Vector Math in 3D Art?

Jan 19, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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A question about solving a linear program using the Tableau Method

Apr 12, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Box sliding down multiple ramps

Oct 8, 2010 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Inverse Laplace transform for small 's', Taylor expansion

Jun 9, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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What Books Should a Graduate Math Student Read Over Summer?

Apr 19, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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What is the present value of the bond?

Jan 20, 2006 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Good Multivariable Calculus reference text

Aug 28, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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Can a Mathematical Formula Predict Missile Collision in Computer Games?

Apr 30, 2008 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2019

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High School Trouble with polynomial long division

May 11, 2019 · Replies 6 · May 11, 2019

Replies: 6

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Undergrad Trying to understand terms in a problem

May 4, 2019 · Replies 6 · May 11, 2019

Replies: 6

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MHB Velocity Time graphs: Find acceleration in the first 15 mins in km/h^2

May 11, 2019 · Replies 2 · May 11, 2019

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High School Proving congruent with Euclidean axioms

May 8, 2019 · Replies 2 · May 10, 2019

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Undergrad Central Limit Theorem and fitting data

Apr 27, 2019 · Replies 22 · May 10, 2019

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High School The eight-queens chess puzzle and variations of it

Jan 25, 2019 · Replies 20 · May 10, 2019

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High School A problem involving the addition of two cubes

May 7, 2019 · Replies 11 · May 10, 2019

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Undergrad Infinity: Is it Completed or Contradictory?

May 9, 2019 · Replies 18 · May 9, 2019

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