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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Simplifying Expressions: \frac{1}{x+2}+\frac{1}{x^2-4}-\frac{2}{x^2-x-2}
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Is There a Cube Inscribed in a Sphere with All Black Vertices?
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The Infinity Theory: Proving X=0 Equation True
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How can i differentiate this ?
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Which is Simpler: |k|=5 or k=±5?
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Prove that 3^(2n+1) + 4^(2n+1)is divided by 7
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What is exactly the definition of a complete binary tree?
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Solving the Paradox of 0^0 in Power Series Analysis
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How to Simplify a Complicated Equation?
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"rationalize" the denominator rather than the numerator
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Barrels Per Capita: A Unit Conversion Problem
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Prove that the sequence converges and find its limit
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Xn+1 = Xn(2 - NXn) can be used to find the reciprocal
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Solving Integral: $\int_{1}^{9} \frac{3x-2}{\sqrt{x}}dx = 44$
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Which statement is true: $\frac{0}{0}$ equals 0, 1, or infinity?
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Can Complex Analysis Solve x^{sin(y)}=y^{cos(x)}?
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Is the Quadratic Formula the Only Solution to Quadratic Equations?
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What Are Logarithms and How Do They Apply in Engineering?
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Song - A Finite Simple Group (Of Order two)
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Solving a Trigonometric Equation
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Compact sets and homeomorphisms
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Understanding Imaginary Roots in Complex Numbers
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Difference between Cos and sin
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Arithmetic progression Trouble
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Max Area of Rectangle on f(x)=-2/3x+4
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Finding All Possible Paths in a Directed Graph
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Possible Ways to Predict Prime Numbers
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Math Notation: P Approaching Zero from the Negative Side
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Trigonometry book like Euclid's Elements?
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Conformal mapping in Complex Analysis
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Geometry Question - Complex numbers & triangles
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Solve the Math Puzzle: Help a High School Grad Integrate x!
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Problem Solving Textbook Recomendations
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Solving Tangent Equation at Point P: r(t) = (t, t^2, t^3)
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Solve x+y=5 & x^x+y^y=31 | Get Help Here
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Can Two Parallel Lines Actually Meet?
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Complex numbers and coordinates
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Measuring Percent of Grade: How to Determine 5% Grade
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Cos and Sin Components in Sound Synthesis
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Summing Infinite Series: Is it Acceptable?
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How Do You Solve These Trigonometric Identities and Equations?
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Maclaurin Series for Expanding sin(2x)^2: Step-by-Step Guide
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Is a homomorphism sending an element
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Finding Flaw in Reasoning: Complex Fun
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Periodic Wave Solutions of the Wave Equation
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