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How infinity can be used in mathematics
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Adding/subtracting in polar coordinates?
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Sig Figs: Solve Mixed Equations and Get the Correct Answer
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What are the coordinates of point B?
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What is the sum to infinity of geometric progressions?
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How to Solve for C and F in a Formula?
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Attention all graduate math students
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Finding the Largest Triangle in a Polygon: Solutions Needed!
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Software to plot graphs of mathematical functions
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Distance Formula: Find JK Distance to Nearest Tenth
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Trigonometry Obscurity: Solving Triangle ABC
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A property of Chebyshev polynomials
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Is the Complex Number z on a Circle?
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What is everybody taking this fall?
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So what is the relationship between curves and circles?
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Research Suggestions: Prime Number Distribution
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Proving AB is Not Equal to CD in Euclidean Geometry
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Equivalent equations and not equivalent answers?
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N/M Got It to Being Self-Sufficient
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Elementary math that professors cant solve
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Predict Questions on Teacher Tests
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SAT math: is this a valid question?
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Strategies for Computing Limits Involving Square Roots and Rational Expressions
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Can the mind out think Reality?
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Irrationality of Rational Exponents
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Grading Techniques: Final Answer vs. Work Done
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What is the probability that a subgraph of a connected graph is also connected?
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Uncovering the Mystery Behind Football Field Math Facts
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Interval with the leingth of 3
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Question on a problem - Any solutions?
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How to Learn Math and Do Proofs
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Geometry: Solving for the Area of Triangle BOC
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Calculating area of intersecting circles
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Quadratic equation and Radical function
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Proving (n-1)th Degree Polynomial Representation of n Points
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Complex, quaternions, octonions,
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Chi square is useful - but why square?
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Tricky Partial Fraction: How to Express \frac{x^2}{(x-1)(x+1)} in Simple Terms"
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Is this proof of Fermat's Last Theorem actually valid?
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Formula for sunset/rise, moonrise/set times and lunar phases
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Solve Quadratic Equation: y^2 - 12y + 32 = 0
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Complex numbers / cartesian equations etc
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Can anyone tell me what is tan 50 in fractions?
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Calculating Tunnel Width at Ground Level
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A conditional probability question
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Can High Powers Revolutionize Data Compression Techniques?
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F(x)+2*f((x+2000)/(x-1))=4011-x -> f(x)=?
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Neater Method for Solving Series?
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Which is Larger: 300! or 100^300? Need Help Finding the Correct Solution?
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Was Fermat too bold about her last theorem?
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Real & Imaginary Parts of Complex Signals Explained
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Why is the phase shift for trig functions C/B instead of just C?
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Increasing/Decreasing Intervals of y=|2-x| and x/(x^2)-1
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What is the Solution to the Polynomial Equation (x+1)P(x) = xP(x+1)?
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Help with Quadratic Equations?
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Proof that MIT is crap (if I'm nothing without her)
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Goedels Incompleteness Theorem
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Can Zeta-Function Determine All Fractals or Are Beach Photos Better?
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What does this image reveal about our perceptions?
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Help for 15-Year Old Struggling with Pre-Calc
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A Graph with Closed Paths of Even Lenght is Bipartite?
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Link to little strange Proof it fooled me
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What is the best way to learn calculus.
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How Do You Tackle Unexpected Questions in College Exams?
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PQRS Parallelogram Help: Find Sin Q with Working
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How does a 3D sine wave appear on a graph?
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The Equation of a Straight Line.
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Why Does 0/0 ≠ 0 When o x o = 0?
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Trig Ratios: What Function Does "sin(x)" Represent?
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Are Prime Numbers More Than Just Random Numbers? A Look at Du Sautoy's Theories
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Cutting a 20x30m Area: Is It Possible?
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What are the Benefits of Downloading 1GB of Mathematics Ebooks for Self-Study?
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Solving Imaginary Numbers: What is x^^2 = x^x = -4?
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Is the Cubic Formula Solvable?
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Help with Series: \Sum_{r=0}^{\infty}\frac{x^{2r}}{(1-x^{2r+1})(1-x^{2r+3})}
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Solve Boolean Problem: Odd Number of TRUE Inputs | A+B+C+D+ABC+ABD+ACD+BCD
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What are the main topics in Numerical Analysis?
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Polynomial find the range of root
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AP calculus preparation books
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Pre-Calc Help: Range & Exponents, Bacterial Growth
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Area Measurements: Converting Feet to Sq. Feet for Horse Stall
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Loc Max, Min, increase & decrease
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Find Area of Intersecting Planes - New Algorithm?
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Labeling n-Cubes: 2ⁿ - 1 Ways to Arrange Vertices
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Is there a way of trisecting an angle using a compass, straight edge and pencil?
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The 3D equivalent to Quaternion?
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Is Euclidean Geometry the Key to Understanding All Other Geometries?
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Best Introductory Abstract Algebra Books for Aspiring Number Theorists?
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Lethe asked for volunteers (rep theory)
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General triangle rules and formulas?
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ElementaryFunctions/Exp/06/GraphingOnTheComplexPlane
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Is math based on observations?
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Calculate Distance Travelled by Einsteinian Meter Rod in 1.9245-09 Seconds
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How Many Shuffles for a Deck of Cards?
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Modelling Drug Dosages to Reach Target Level
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Prove f is a Bijection - Need Help
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Pascal's Triangle and Geometry
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I have a problem figuring this out
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Rewrite the following sum with the index of summation
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