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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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Biographies of Great Mathematicians: A One-Stop Resource

Dec 16, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 16, 2003

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Complete Lattice: Is Maximal Element Whole Lattice?

Dec 14, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 15, 2003

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Calculating t from Rearranged Equation: z=a+b(e^k*t -1)

Dec 14, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 14, 2003

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Counting Methods: Easier Ways to Solve Problems

Dec 13, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 13, 2003

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2 fundmental ways of cryptography asymeteric and symeteric

Dec 6, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 13, 2003

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Is there an online version of the IB Math formula book available?

Dec 10, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 13, 2003

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Should it be upside or downside

Dec 12, 2003 · Replies 5 · Dec 12, 2003

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Is Partition Theory Concerned with Multiples of a Number?

Aug 11, 2003 · Replies 5 · Dec 12, 2003

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Solving 3rd and 4th level equations

Dec 10, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 12, 2003

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Find a polynomial of degree THREE with zeros 0 and i

Dec 10, 2003 · Replies 5 · Dec 11, 2003

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Intersection of planes and lines in space

Dec 9, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 11, 2003

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How Can Vector Proofs Simplify Solving Complex Geometry Problems?

Dec 10, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 11, 2003

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Cantor's Diagonalization function on the combinations list

Dec 8, 2003 · Replies 9 · Dec 11, 2003

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When category theory and set theory meet

Dec 10, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 10, 2003

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What is the slope of a 0 degree angle and how can you find it?

Dec 8, 2003 · Replies 15 · Dec 10, 2003

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Preparing for Geometry/Algebra Test - Parametric Equations

Dec 9, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 10, 2003

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Examples of infinity in the physical world

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 19 · Dec 9, 2003

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Domains which equals to each other (1) has any significance?

Dec 8, 2003 · Replies 5 · Dec 9, 2003

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How can we represent the infinite powerset of a set?"

Dec 6, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 7, 2003

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Discovering an Unexpected Relationship Between 13 Real Numbers

Dec 2, 2003 · Replies 18 · Dec 7, 2003

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Math information representations

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 32 · Dec 6, 2003

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Is Division by Zero Really Impossible?

Nov 7, 2003 · Replies 8 · Dec 5, 2003

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Is 2+2 Really Equal to 5? The Surprising Answer Inside!

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 13 · Dec 5, 2003

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Uncovering the Mystery of Mathematics: Gregory Chaitin's Omega

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 5, 2003

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What is 0 to the power of 0 equal to?

Dec 5, 2003 · Replies 7 · Dec 5, 2003

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Graph Theory: Dijkstra's Algorithm

Dec 5, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 5, 2003

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Is the Aleph0-1 Conjecture Correct?

Dec 2, 2003 · Replies 17 · Dec 4, 2003

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Trigonometric Relation Formulas

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 13 · Dec 4, 2003

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Intro Graph Theory: Components Connectivity

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 4, 2003

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Just for fun : What's the next number in this sequence ?

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 8 · Dec 4, 2003

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Calculating Sin/Cos/Tan of Theta - Pendulums & Properties

Dec 2, 2003 · Replies 8 · Dec 3, 2003

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Sum of 1/primes for all primes

Dec 3, 2003 · Replies 8 · Dec 3, 2003

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How Do You Solve Complex Fourier Integrals in Probability Theory?

Dec 3, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2003

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How Do You Determine the Unit Digit of a^b?

Dec 2, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 2, 2003

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What is a coefficient and how is it used in math?

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 2, 2003

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Can Infinity Change the Value of .9 Repeating?

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 9 · Dec 2, 2003

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Question relating to probablilties

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 2, 2003

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Value of the expression is decreased by what percentage?

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 1, 2003

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What are the latest research developments on Heron's Formula?

Nov 30, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 1, 2003

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How can I change this y=2/3x^(3/2)-1/2x^(1/2)

Nov 30, 2003 · Replies 6 · Dec 1, 2003

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The Role of Bessel Functions in Frequency Modulation Theory

Nov 30, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 1, 2003

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What is the radius of a circle with an area of 154 square centimeters?

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 30, 2003

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How to Correctly Solve L = 1800cc - 72cm?

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 12 · Nov 30, 2003

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Chinese Checkers: Is There an Optimal Strategy?

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 29, 2003

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Could someone solve for s/p (or p/s) in terms of v?

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 29, 2003

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Find the dimensions of the rectangular field.

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 28, 2003

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Is Zero Considered a Number in ZF Set Theory?

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 28, 2003

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Cubic Centimeters: Do I Need to Use "cc"?

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 28, 2003

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Need Help with Algebra 1: 1800 cubic cm in a 12x6 box

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 28, 2003

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Can You Explore Sin, Cos, and Tan Without a Calculator?

Nov 19, 2003 · Replies 16 · Nov 28, 2003

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The simplist concept in mathematics

Nov 16, 2003 · Replies 11 · Nov 28, 2003

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Find the smallest value of this function.

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 28, 2003

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Why Do We Use Base 10 in Everyday Life?

Nov 26, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 27, 2003

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A Conjecture : can anyone find a counter-example or otherwise disprove ?

Nov 27, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 27, 2003

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What is the meaning of the 'real wave function' in quantum mechanics?

Nov 24, 2003 · Replies 10 · Nov 27, 2003

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Half Iterate of 2^x: Find f for f(f(x)) = 2^x

Oct 28, 2003 · Replies 18 · Nov 26, 2003

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Looking for Easy proof of Pi Irrational

Nov 2, 2003 · Replies 14 · Nov 26, 2003

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Proving a Sequence Doesn't Repeat: What's the Best Method?

Nov 24, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 24, 2003

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Possible to evaluate the gamma function analytically?

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 24, 2003

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Help Solve Puzzle: (n!)^3 n = {1-99}

Nov 23, 2003 · Replies 12 · Nov 24, 2003

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Find the Surface Area of a Sector of a Sphere: Trig Equations

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 14 · Nov 24, 2003

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Finding the xyz Coordinates of Point C in an Isosceles Triangle

Nov 23, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 24, 2003

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Does |A| = k When a is a Complex Number and k is a Positive Integer?

Nov 23, 2003 · Replies 7 · Nov 23, 2003

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Interpreting Physics Grade Sheet: Percentile, Mean%, & SD Explained

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 23, 2003

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What are Some Solutions to Common Logarithm Problems?

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 22, 2003

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How Does Riemann's Translucent Ball Illustrate Complex Plane Shadows?

Nov 19, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 22, 2003

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Cubic and Quartics, solving methods?

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 22, 2003

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N00b here and i got a question (logarithms)

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 21, 2003

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What is the total combination for choosing 8 questions out of 10?

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 21, 2003

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How can I prove the space diagonal of a cuboid using the sum of squares?

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 21, 2003

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Is (a,a) a Better Notation for Representing an Empty Set Than [a,a]?

Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 21, 2003

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Yo man u seem really really smart. i was wondering if u dont mind me

Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 21, 2003

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What is the Correct Answer for -2^2?

Nov 9, 2003 · Replies 8 · Nov 20, 2003

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Irrational Numbers: Expressible as Infinite Summations?

Nov 18, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 20, 2003

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So, what is the fourth number?

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 13 · Nov 20, 2003

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What type of triangle does Euler's nine point circle work with?

Nov 18, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 19, 2003

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What's the solution to this difference equation?

Nov 18, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 18, 2003

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What are the definitions of graph theory and its components?

Nov 18, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 18, 2003

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Are mathematics' unsolvable problems caused by its foundations?

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 18, 2003

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Quadratic Function Q&A: Working w/ Numbers Below 10

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 18, 2003

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Finding Inclination of Line: x = [a number]

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 17, 2003

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How to Solve a Complex Algebraic Equation with Logs and Square Roots?

Nov 15, 2003 · Replies 7 · Nov 16, 2003

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What is the smallest integer with a remainder of 1 when divided by 6, 8, and 10?

Nov 12, 2003 · Replies 11 · Nov 16, 2003

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Definiton of a category question

Nov 15, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 16, 2003

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Brain Teaser #64: Analytic Solution to Skyscraper Window Washing

Nov 14, 2003 · Replies 10 · Nov 15, 2003

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How Does Prime Number Distribution Aid in Integer Factorization?

Nov 14, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2003

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Solving a Circle Problem: Max Arc Length

Nov 10, 2003 · Replies 11 · Nov 14, 2003

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Solving equations for variables

Nov 14, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 14, 2003

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Did Lambert Prove That Saccerei's Acute Angles Contradict Euclidean Geometry?

Nov 13, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 14, 2003

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How can I write this sequence in terms of factorials?

Nov 14, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 14, 2003

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Carmichael numbers in other bases

Nov 12, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 13, 2003

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Solving a Probability Question with Griffith's Quantum Mechanics

Nov 12, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 12, 2003

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Why does a circles angles equal up to 2pi? Wouldn't it be 1?

Aug 12, 2003 · Replies 10 · Nov 12, 2003

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Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics?

Nov 12, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 12, 2003

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So, 0^0 = 1 (the continuum itself without any number {___}).

Nov 7, 2003 · Replies 15 · Nov 12, 2003

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Decision Math: Planarity Algorithm & Computer Intersection

Nov 11, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 11, 2003

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Is there a contradiction in P(X) > X?"

Oct 26, 2003 · Replies 57 · Nov 11, 2003

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Are There Free Software Titles for Complex Calculations?

Nov 10, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 11, 2003

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Is My Solution for 4sinx - 3cosx Correct?

Nov 9, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 11, 2003

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Trigonometric Problem Solving Using Identities

Nov 10, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 10, 2003

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