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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Proof that (2n)/[n(n+1)] is natural for natural n
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Solving m - (x-n)^2: Get Help Here
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What is the best calculator for a mathematics student?
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What is a Klein bottle and its role in mathematics?
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Building a 3-Sided Pyramid with 1,050,000 Marbles
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Degrees of a Circle: How Much & Why 360
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What is the length of the red line in this geometry problem?
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Justify Definition: Proofs - Meaning & Example
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Math Symbol "Enigma" - Does it Represent "There Exists"?
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Is there a real number whose square is exactly 8?
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Why Did My Math Answer Get Marked Incorrect?
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Unraveling Auto Focus: Cameras and Math
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Does a median in a triangle create two congruent triangles?
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Troubleshooting: What's Wrong Here?
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What is e^(pi*i) = - 1? Learn How to Solve it
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Chess/Math Puzzle: A Topological Approach
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Leibniz integral rule proof ?
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Math Test Question: Guess the Answer
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Error Propagation: Solutions to Complex Equations
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How do I refute or prove this?
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How do you solve for cos2x = 2 cosx sinx?
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Hiegher dimensional Mathematics.
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Is there a simpler method to prove absolute inequalities?
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Solving Non-Linear Systems of Equations: A Simple Method
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Composite Functions: Inverse of f o g?
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Learning Resources for Infinite Integrals
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Absolute quadratic inequalities.
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Trig Proofs: Websites for Basic Identities
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Finding Intersections: Subsitution Method Help
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Can I Teach Myself Trig Just by Reading a Textbook?
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What is the equation for a vector in R^n that satisfies a given condition?
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Complex numbers (5+2i)=SQRT(x+iy)
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Is a Hilbert space over the quaternions separable?
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The Secrets of Geometry: A Comprehensive Overview
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Understanding Rotations on a Polar Grid | Geometry Explained
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When i have tan2x = 1 i get two angles
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What math courses should I take next semester?
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Are Proportional Sides Enough to Prove Equal Angles in Similar Triangles?
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Square of n factorial is greater than n to the power n
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Prove that: e^pi > pi^e, without using a calculator
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Convert seconds to nanoseconds on a calculator?
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Proving e^ix = cos x + i sin x
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How can I use 4, 4, and 4 to result in the number 31?
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How Did Viete Solve Roomen's Problem in 1595?
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Understanding the Concept of max{x,y} in Discreet Mathematics
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Need help solving equations in mechanics class?
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Elegant Proof of some summations
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Can You Crack This Word Substitution Code?
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Solving Quadrilaterals with Known Angles & 1 Side
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Interpreting Imaginary Component Amplitudes in Fourier Series
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Slighty off topic, but i'm in need of a decent Book
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A bit weird magnetism problem
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How to Solve the Equation 1^x?
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5^(n+1) - 1 = 4*5^n + 5^n -1 ?
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How Do I Solve a Logarithmic Equation with Parameters and Find the Value of x?
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Proving (-1)(-1)=1: A Curious Solution
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Formal definition of what the symbol 0
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Can someone explain the differentiation paradox in this function?
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What is the secret code for Dr. Kai's computer system?
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Why is the degrees of freedom for variance calculation n-1 instead of n?
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Constructing an Equation with X, Y, and Z for Desired Result
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Can Anyone Prove the Maclaurin Series for ln(1+x)?
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Circumscribed and inscribed circles of a regular hexagon?
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What is the equation for solving for alpha?
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Collatz series and noticed a pattern in the lengths
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Help with Relative Velocity Maths Vector Diagram
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Integral Question: Deriving Formula for $\int|f(x)|dx$
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Something brought up in class.
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Need help formulating an equation
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Moment of inertia of a polygon
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What is the purpose of this NPR feature?
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Is There a Formula for Fitting a Sum of Exponentials to Data Points?
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Uncovering Unknown Functions: Solving for f(x) and g(x) in Complex Equations
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Trigonometry sin cos tan Question
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Speed of a 50.0 kg Box Pulled by 1.50 * 10^2 N Force
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What is the formula for calculating average power?
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Calculating the Coefficient of x^34 in (1+x^2+x^7+x^16)^1000
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Need Help: Cartesian to Polar Coordinates
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Let $X_n$ a random variable of same law
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Dimensional Analysis & Conversions: Metric Units Explained
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Can you take a look at this one
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Problems involving finding proofs?
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Proving N Consecutive Integers Divisible by N
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How Can 24 Numbers Be Compressed Into 6 or Fewer?
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Solve Ax+By=C Equation for Line through (2,-1) & (4,6)
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PLEASE HELP Unit conversion (Volume, Mass, Density)
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Quaternions And Complex Numbers
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Finding a Formula for Summing a Series with Polynomial Terms
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Weird pattern in exponentiation
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Ring, field, injection, surjection, bijection,
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Best Books on Modern Algebra: Popular to Undergraduate
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Prove that the square of an odd integer
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Deriving a Limit from a Differential Equation: Is It Valid?
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Student solves ancient math problem
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Someone good at math triangles and circles?
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N for 6 is 6*5*4*3*2*1 but what is 6.1 ?
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What Does Advanced Calculus Include and What Are the Best Books for Learning It?
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Solving the System of Equations: x^2 + 5y = 30 & x^2 + (y-3)^2 = 9
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What is the significance of the relationship between phi and pi?
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