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What is Zero Raised to Itself?
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Area of a Circle: Find Proof of πr2 Formula
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Reimann sums, okay. How about a Reimann product ?
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Why is the polylogarithm equation for n=1 a logarithm?
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What is 1+1? the answer begins with F
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Can the Resultant of Cross Products of Vectors with Zero Resultant also be Zero?
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How does multiplying 2 segments give a surface?
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Solving Cubic Equations - General Method
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Log Questions: Answers to x=2 & x=10^3
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A structural point of view on Cantor's diagonal arguments
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Share Your Thoughts on Useless Mathematical Equation
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Solving exponential equations using logarithms
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How accurate is a Guess in statistics.
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Distinctions Between Logical Invalidity and Falsity
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How does Taylor series help expand the function 1/sqrt(1-x^2)?
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What? 2 parallel lines meet at infinity?
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Help with Algebra 2/Trigonometry problem
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Infinities := means is defined to equal.
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What is the ratio between the two measures of the cubit mentioned in the Bible?
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My Strange Observation: Anything Multiplied by 9 Equals 9
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Evaluating complex multiplication?
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How Does the Rule of 72 Relate to Doubling Time in Investments?
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Graphing k(x) = log3 (x+9): Steps to Solve
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A question on Cantor's second diagonalization argument
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Sketch g(x)=f(x-2) + 1 = 1 + e^x-2
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What are the solutions to equations involving complex numbers?
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Calculating Error for Measuring y3 in Range x1 to x2
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Figure out the numerical values of sines and cosines?
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The notion of continuity applied to sets
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Explicit Bijection from N to NxN
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A question on Cantor's second digitalization argument.
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Proof of Differentiability at a Point Implies Limit Exists
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Noncommotative structural numbers
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The CH problem and the circle's area
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Inverses, one2one, onto functions
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Find Angles of Intersecting Planes & Triangles - Stereometry Problem
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Understanding Quadratic Equations: Factoring and Finding X-Intercepts
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How Can You Identify the Counterfeit Coin Using a Three Pan Balance?
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Lines and points in the projective plane
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Understanding dy/dx in Calculus
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How do I divide polynomials? (x^3-15x-7)/(x^2-3x-3)
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How Do Surface Area and Total Area Differ in Geometry?
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Is Non-Euclidean Geometry the Key to Unlocking New Mathematical Discoveries?
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What Math Topics are Essential for 3D Programming?
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Between cardinal 0 and cadinal 1
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Harmonic-geometric progression
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Circle's area and the CH problem
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Is a*b = |ab| a Group Operation?
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Are there any of you scholars out there that use math ML?
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How Many Questions to Determine Coin Positions with Permitted Lies?
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Can I Use Theorems In Geometry Proofs?
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How Do You Solve x^4 + 2x^2 + x + 2 = 0?
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A right circular cone is inscribed in a hemisphere.
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How Do You Construct a Degree 8 Polynomial with Given Complex and Real Roots?
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Determine the # of solutions to the equation
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How can we define division without using addition?
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How Large Are Mersenne Primes in Decimal Digits?
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I need to learn what quaternions are
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Why is b^(m/n) equal to the mth power of the nth root of b?
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What's the best next step for math after completing Algebra 2?
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Decision problem in nonstandard analysis
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Is the Advanced Algebra book by Scott, Foresman still in circulation?
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Can Equation-Trees Represent Information Structures in Mathematics?
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How to perform factorial operation
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Calculating Inverse Functions for Cubic Equations for TI-83 Users
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What are the basics of logarithmic functions?
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How Can I Simplify a Quadratic Equation with Rationals?
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Finding the General Solution to Inverse Function Equations
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What does the graph of (-2)^x look like?
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Question in Discrete Math: Modular Arithmetic
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Sum of the first n natural numbers is n(n+1)/2
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What is Connes fusion and its connection to commutivity?
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Prove that sqrt2 + sqrt6 is irrational
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How can I prove this using the remainder theorem?
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How can I solve this DiffEQ problem involving retirement savings and salary increases?
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What is the radius of the circular hole in the bottom of the water tank?
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What is the range of this graph?
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How Can Density Be Calculated Without Volume for Cubes and Cylinders?
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How can I calculate the derivative of a fraction with different denominators?
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Calc Class: Derivatives & Surface Area of Circles
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What is the domain of F(x) = √(x^2 - 49)?
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Unsuccessful Attempts at Solving Limit Questions
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Simplifying Precalculus Equations and Identifying Function Properties
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Maths Quiz: Solve the Surd Puzzle
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Can the ratio of two irrationals be rational?
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Two cups A and B are similar, cup A
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Solving f(x) and Questions on Solution
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How Do I Solve for X in f(x) = c Using Logarithms?
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Matrix^0: Is O0 Defined if O is Not a Square Matrix?
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Unravelling the Mystery of a Party Trick
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A plane intersecting another plane
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