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Isolating x in Rate of Reaction?
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Coordinate Transforms: Idiot's Guide & Rules of Thumb
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How do I construct a cubic inequality with specific solution sets?
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Ideas for Math/Computer Project
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Contradiction-Contrapositive hybrid
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What are some recommended mathematics books for a semi-popular level?
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Sums of second order and the value of mathematics
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Why pure mathematics is beyond me
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Solving Inequality |x-3|>=|x|-|3|: Real Values & f(x)=x^2/(1-x^2)
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Solving the "Impossible Triangle" Puzzle
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How Do You Calculate the Distance Between Two Points in a Folded Rectangle?
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Calculating Sine, Cosine, Tangent & Roots
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Is Pi Infinite? Determining Constraints of a Circle
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Uncovering the Mystery of an Infinite Nail
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Solving a Physics Problem: Finding Force Needed for 50g Toy Bus on Ramp
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Is the Banach-Tarski Paradox a Valid Refutation of the Axiom of Choice?
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Decomposition of a Divergenceless Vector Field
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Proving Equality around r=0: Tips and Hints
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How Can Trigonometry Determine the Path of Light in a Complex Geometric Diagram?
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Help with Math Sine Homework in 10 Hours
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Are All Prime Numbers Expressible as 6n ± 1?
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Solving Arctan(x/y) - 90degrees
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Solving a Problem with Two Gear Wheels and a Chain
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Is Pi Infinite and What Does It Mean for Science?
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Math Problem Help - Find Arctan of Square Root of 6
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Fourier and Laplace transformations
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Solving Math Induction: Prove 1^3 + 2^3 + 3^3 + 4^3 ... + n^3 = ((n^2 + n)/2)^3
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Designing a Car: Finding the Right Fuel Tank Size
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XOR of 2 Sets: A and B - Get the Answer
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Explaining steps in simplification
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How to prove a sequence converges linearly or quadractically?
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Curry Triangle Paradox: Rearranging Pieces to Figure of Less Area?
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Trig Problem need someone to explain this
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Confused about statistics terms
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How Do You Solve for X in This Equation?
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Does the integral symbol have a name?
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What Is the Puzzle on Goth1337's Page?
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Prove that the sum of two odd primes will never result in a prime?
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Proving the Max Binomial Coefficient for n and r
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What are 'inf' and 'sup' and how do they relate to dynamics on time scales?
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Spectral Analysis: alternatives to Fourier Transforms?
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Is Counting Every Outcome Necessary for Solving Probability Problems?
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Can Triangulation Describe Distance in Spherical or Euclidean Geometry?
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Problem of the week (a memory refresher)
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What are the extra terms in the k.e expression
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Calculate Pi Faster: Using Arcsin(1/√2)
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Interesting quote from a book by Einstein
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How to find the matrix for reflecting a triangle over a line in linear algebra?
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Explore Higher Order Operators
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What is the Probability of Different Poker Hands?
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A few problems for math league
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Distributing 5 Objects to 3 Boxes: C(5,3)
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Solving the Equation sin(x) + sqrt(3)cos(x) = 1
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Division Algorithm: Find q & r for a=-5286 and b=19
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How Do Artificial Neural Networks Use Output Data to Approximate Functions?
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Proving Parallelogram PQRS & Quadrilateral ABCD: Help Needed
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What Are the Key Differences Between Derivatives and Averages in Research?
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Algebra II: Direct/Inverse Variation & Translation Help
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3 unknown variables- I'm lost one this one right now
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What is the Trace Theorem? Calc I Seminar
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Is it possible if you help me solve this simple problem?
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Prove that of a,b,c are natural numbers
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Pumpkin Swing: Calculating Speed at θ=30°, L=5m, g=9.8m/s2, m=10kg
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Calculus I & II (BC, roughly) - can it be done in 8 weeks?
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Using the Euclidean Algorithm to Find Values for x and y in Linear Combinations?
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(-2)^some decimal = a + bi? why?
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Parametric Curve: Solving & Graphing
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What is the purpose of finding a lower bound in the Traveling Salesman Problem?
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Is x^3 - x + 1 an Even, Odd, or Neither Function?
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Finding Solutions to y^x = x^y
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What are complex numbers used for
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Find a 5-Digit Number with Unique Prime & Square Digits
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Talk about lines, curves, functions and limits?
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Solving Equations: Help for Math-Rusty Students
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Must all equal values be in the same quartile
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Solving Cube & Sphere Geometry Problem - Help Needed
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Operation that will undo a curl operation?
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Solving the Sum of Squares of 3 Consecutive Odd Numbers
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Calculating Probabilities of Winning at Risk
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How Do You Solve a Train Speed Problem with a Snow-Drift Interruption?
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Discrete Math Definition - What Is Discrete Math?
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Find the 9 Values of a Set of Positive Integers
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Set A consisted of all even natural numbers
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Fourier Analysis: Function's Period & Its Relation to n
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Proving that Any Number Ending in 5 Squared Equals 25
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Is Sqrt() More Than Just X^0.5?
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Topology: Line Segment Equivalent to a Point
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Can Arcsin(i2x) be Simplified to iArcsin(2x)?
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Is the Sum of Square Roots of 2 and 3 Irrational? A Proof by Contradiction
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Chord parallel to AB and 2CD=AB
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Solving Algebra of Functions: f(500)=3, f(600)?
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Learn How to Use Mathmatica - Unsurpassed Symbolic Toolbox
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What is the Quotient Set for the Given Equivalence Relation?
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Solving 4 linear equations with five unknown variables?
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Gram-schmodt Orthogonalization
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