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.

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Solve the nth term for the following list: 1/2, 5/6, 1, 1 1/10

  • 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 New Discovery: τ - Maths on Facebook

  • 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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Precalculus help --> cos2x=3/5 and 90<x<180

  • yeny
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High School Brushing Up Math Knowledge: Basic Trig Questions

  • 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 If 0.999.... = 1 , Does 0.00....1 = 0

  • cyclogon
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Object Distance & Magnification: Explained w/Diagram

  • MermaidWonders
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Explaining Number Systems to Students: Ideas & Solutions

  • 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 Long math equation for my sister's 25th birthday please

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

  • TheCricketer
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Need help figuring out how to calculate new calendar

  • magee101
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Can you help me solve (3-2/3)(1-5/7)?

  • Ari1
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Finding last digits of 983389^389

  • Alexthexela
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Undergrad Explaining the size of a water molecule

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

  • l2aizou
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Need Help with finding the area of this 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

  • Rectifier
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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 USD 1 to £ s d in 1927: Formula & Calculation

  • 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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Is \(\theta=360^\circ-\beta\) When \(\sin(\beta)=\frac{1}{3}\)?

  • jevanuD
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[ASK] Reflection of a Line by Another Line

  • Monoxdifly
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Reflecting B(3,-1) on Line g: 4y + x - 15 = 0

  • 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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Quadratic Equation Help: Find 3 Points to Determine Answer

  • 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 for Beginners: Learn with Ease

  • 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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Troubleshooting (b), (c) & (e): Seeking Assistance

  • 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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Help Needed: I'm Stuck on Steps and Not Sure If They're Correct

  • Joe20
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Explaining the Absence of Real Solutions for |x + 3| = -6

  • 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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Algebraic Verification of Radical Equations: Solving 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 Uncovering 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 Googol and number naming scheme (Was: Just for fun)

  • 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 Doubling a Cube: Can 3D Geometry Help?

  • Thecla
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Describing the resulting current

  • osafi52
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What is the Result of Plugging g(x) Into f(x)?

  • mathdad
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Evaluate Trig Expressions....Part 2

  • mathdad
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Which angle has a larger cosine value?

  • mathdad
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What is the reference angle for 60° and -60°?

  • mathdad
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