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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.

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How Can We Determine the Value of p to Make Three Vectors Coplanar?

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 26, 2005

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What is the probability of choosing at least one defective calculator?

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 25, 2005

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Is there a way to simplify x-x-x?

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 25, 2005

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Hard Q to take a derivative of

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 25, 2005

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Simplifying Fractions and Multiplying Basics - Tips for Easy Math Solutions

Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 25, 2005

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What is the basis for the inner product of functions?

Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 25, 2005

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Divide By Zero: Is It Ever Logical Not To?

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 35 · Apr 25, 2005

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Solving Complex Polynomial Equations

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 24, 2005

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Algebra: Expressibility of f(x) with 10 Numbers

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 23, 2005

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How do scientists make sophisticated calculations in general relativity?

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 23, 2005

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Proving Odd Number of Real Roots in Cubic Equations

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 23, 2005

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Find Integer Solutions Problem

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 23, 2005

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Apostol Calculus Vol.1 Exercise 2 Help Requested

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 23, 2005

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Is There a Difference Between These Two Notations for Infinite Summation?

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 23, 2005

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Proving a Logical Statement: Puzzling Over Proving Pb and Not P1...

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 23, 2005

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Resources on proving algorithms correct?

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 22, 2005

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Interesting probability problem

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 22, 2005

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Pi and Curved Spaces - Is it Constant?

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 14 · Apr 22, 2005

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How is the distance to the x-axis related to the roots of quadratic equations?

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 22, 2005

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Solving y=8x-2x^2 and y=4x-x^2 for x - Thank You!

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 22, 2005

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Need Help with a Problem? Get Expert Assistance Here!

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 22, 2005

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Need proof that a cubic equation has at least one real root

Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 22, 2005

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How to factor equations with an exponent of 3

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 17 · Apr 22, 2005

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Understand Complex Calculus: Diff. & Integ.

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 22, 2005

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The $400 Math Mystery: 3 Guys, a Bellboy & $1200

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 21, 2005

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Factor Equation: (1-v^2/c^2)^3/sqr((1-v^2/c^2)^2)

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 58 · Apr 21, 2005

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What is the General Method for Deriving Cubic Roots?

Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 21, 2005

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Geometric Theorems: Pythagorean & Laws of Sin, Cos, Tangent

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 21, 2005

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Prove 3/3 ≠ 1: Math Puzzle Challenge

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 35 · Apr 20, 2005

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Do lines have to be intersecting in order to be perpendicular?

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 20, 2005

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Help~ Don't remember what the point of tengency is.

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 20, 2005

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Understanding S^2 as the Quotient of SO(3) and SO(2)

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 20, 2005

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Find Equation of Circle: A(2,2) & B(5,3), y=x+1

Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2005

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Convert Km/h to m/s - No Conversion Factor Needed

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 19, 2005

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Solving Difficult Wave Function Problems

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 18, 2005

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Cam -follower displacement as a time function

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 18, 2005

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Troubleshooting a System of Linear Equations

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 18, 2005

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Help With Homework: Step-by-Step Solutions Provided!

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 17, 2005

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Uncovering the Mystery of Magic Squares

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 17, 2005

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Can some one please factor (x^3 - 8)

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 17, 2005

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Denoting the Largest Member of a Set: Symbols & Techniques

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 17, 2005

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Pi is said to be discovered by ancients

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 16, 2005

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I got an email with this attached file

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 21 · Apr 16, 2005

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Understanding Relations in Mathematics

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 15, 2005

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0, 1, infinite model, question

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 38 · Apr 15, 2005

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Negative exponents and scientific notation

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2005

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Which Cup Will Be Hottest After 15 Minutes?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2005

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Frivolous theorem of arithmetic on Wikipedia

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 32 · Apr 14, 2005

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.Line Integral in the First Quadrant

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 14, 2005

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I'm very confused with an a level maths q

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 14, 2005

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Does the Limit of (sqrt(|ab|) * |h|) / h as h Approaches 0 Exist?

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 13, 2005

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Good resources to learn trig and calculus

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 13, 2005

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Relative Boundaries in General Topology

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 13, 2005

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What is the True Definition of Indefinite Integrals?

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 13, 2005

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Are the Sets P and Q Equal? Investigating 3-Tuples in the Natural Numbers

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 13, 2005

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Making Complex Numbers Interesting: Software & Books

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 13, 2005

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X^x, does this function have a name ?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 25 · Apr 13, 2005

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How to Factor x^5+x+1 - Get Help Now!

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 13, 2005

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Limit of SQRT(X)SIN(1/X) as X Goes to Infinity

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 12, 2005

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Sme question about irrational numbers

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 75 · Apr 12, 2005

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Why There is No Nobel Prize for Math - A Funny Joke

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 12, 2005

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How Are Parametric Equations Derived in Complex Mathematical Problems?

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 12, 2005

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Why is Dedekind's Cut Used to Define Irrational Numbers?

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 12, 2005

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How Do I Prove That the Limit of \( n!^{n^{-n}} \) Equals 1?

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 12, 2005

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Riemann Roch Theorem: A Topological Perspective

Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 33 · Apr 11, 2005

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Prove Nonempty Subset Sum of 5 Distinct Single-Digit Integers

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2005

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Which Is the Correct Half-Life Formula?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2005

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Solving such integrals numerically?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 11, 2005

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What are Some Examples of Infinite Value Problems in Algebra?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 11, 2005

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I'm veryconfused with an a level maths q

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2005

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How do I find moments of inertia for different shapes?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2005

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Can You Create a Bijective Function from the Reals to the Interval [0,1]?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2005

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Find the Value of n/p for Quadratic Equations

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 10, 2005

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Song by Tom Lehrer called New Maths

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 24 · Apr 10, 2005

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What is the proper name for this numerical integration method?

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 10, 2005

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Accuracy of f(x) when x is Accurate to 6%”

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 9, 2005

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Finding roots without a calculator?

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 19 · Apr 9, 2005

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Notation Issues with \mathbb{R^+_*} in "Wavelets on the 2-Sphere

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 9, 2005

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Determining the value of a power

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 9, 2005

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Proof max{f(x),g(x)}=1/2[(f + g) + |f - g|]

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 9, 2005

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How Many Buses Departed While Jill Waited for Jack?

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 9, 2005

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Solving Problem: Prove 3^{2n+2} - 8n -9 Divisible by 64

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 9, 2005

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How to find acceleration or displacement with respect to time?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 8, 2005

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What is the relationship between two lines and their coordinates?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 8, 2005

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Circle geometry- bisector rules vs. perpendicular rules

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2005

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Calculating Probability of Golf Ball Landing Near Hole on 4th Hole

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 7, 2005

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Factoring x^5+x+1 Using Modulo - A Guide

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2005

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Why is there no math nobel prize?

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 7, 2005

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Finding First Term in Geometric Progression with Given Terms?

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 7, 2005

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Calculating the Derivative of the Inverse Function Using the Chain Rule

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 7, 2005

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Solve Polynomial Equation: 27X4+4KX-K=0 (K=0.9715) - Rao

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2005

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How do I find the eigenvectors for this matrix?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 6, 2005

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Integrate x^2/Sqrt[1 - x^2] - Solve 0=0

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 6, 2005

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Understanding Eigenvectors: Solving for Eigenvectors of a 2x2 Matrix

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 6, 2005

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Solving Precal Problems: Ellipses & Hyperbolas

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 6, 2005

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Can You Use Logarithmic Differentiation to Solve for a Base 2 Function?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 6, 2005

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Limit as x approaches 2 from the right

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 19 · Apr 6, 2005

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Fraction with Radical - need to simplify (easy)

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 5, 2005

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How Can 2nd Graders Solve These Math Problems?

Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 5, 2005

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[sin(t) , cos(t), e^t] are these linearly dependent?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 14 · Apr 4, 2005

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