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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Undergrad Proof that 0 + 0 +....+ 0 +.... = 0
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MHB Show ⌊a¹⁷⁸⁸⌋ and ⌊a¹⁹⁸⁸⌋ are both divisible by 17
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MHB Calculate Buoyant Force of 2.00L Helium Balloon
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Undergrad Calculation of x from log equation
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High School How are mathematical ideas discovered
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MHB Find Tension and mass of painting equipment on scuffle board.
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Insights 10 Math Tips to Save Time and Avoid Mistakes
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Undergrad Solving new problems (ones that have not yet been solved)
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High School Confused by this: What does 10^10^79 mean?
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MHB Can You Solve for Tension and Force in Static Equilibrium for a Boom?
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MHB Maximize Σ(x^2+y)(y^2+x))/((x+y-1)^2)
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High School Simplifying expressions -- What exactly does it mean to simplify an expression?
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MHB Find force with Young's modulus
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Undergrad Longer math and physics problems
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High School Solve Math Puzzle: 0.999... ≠ 1
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Undergrad Understanding Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality
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MHB Which Taxi Has the Cheapest Fare for 15 km?
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High School Hot tubs and hyperbolic curves
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MHB Need Help Solving x^2-x-4=0? Get Assistance Here!
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High School A single or multiple equations of 'y'?
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MHB How to Make 24 with 21, 20, 22, and 6 Using Basic Operations?
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MHB Polynomial with five roots: determine the roots of the equation x^5+ax^4+bx^3+cx^2+dx+e=0 as functions of a,d and e
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MHB Sequence Challenge: Proving Periodicity of $\left\{x_n\right\}$ (Mod 11)
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Undergrad Finding the explicit solution of a trig equation
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Undergrad Proof: 0.9999 does not equal 1
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Undergrad Domain of the identity function after inverse composition
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MHB Fast & Quickly Determine The Answer
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MHB Proving Inequality: \(\frac{1}{n^2}\) Sum < \(\frac{7}{4}\)
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High School How can I calculate this hyperbola's equation?
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MHB Distance between points in a triangle
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MHB Polygonal Hamster Wheel with 24901 sides.
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MHB Ratio problem: The ratio of Liquid X to Liquid Y in a mixture is 3 to 7
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MHB Speed of Perigee: Find Satellite Velocity at 750 km
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High School Is the object of an experiment a variable?
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MHB How Does Air Resistance Affect Power in Rotational Motion?
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MHB What Determines the Angular Momentum of a Rolling Boulder?
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Undergrad Help manipulating a Physics equation
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Undergrad Is There Really a Shortage of Math Majors?
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MHB Formula to extend a line in 3d (opposite of midpoint formula)
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MHB LCM & Meatloaf: Solving Tom's Problem
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MHB Is the Converse of the Given Statement True for Any Positive Integer n?
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MHB Solving Integer Equations for Integers Not Hit By Any Expression
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MHB What is the Relationship Between Roots and Coefficients in a Quadratic Equation?
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High School Is log8 (x/2) same as log8 x/2?
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Undergrad How do you solve systems of equations in complex physics problems?
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High School Calculating the area of a circle or square using decimals
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MHB Find accelerations- Angular and linear
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MHB Unique Area of Triangle Formula
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MHB Show Interval On Number Line....1
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MHB Expression involving roots of quadratic equation
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MHB Question 29- How to conclude the following proof.
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MHB Why Are There No Real Solutions to the Equation \( |x^2 + 4x| = -12 \)?
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MHB Show Interval On Number Line....2
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Undergrad Can single variable equations always be solved using basic math principles?
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MHB Graph Rational Function By Hand
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MHB Can Two Points in a Cube Be Less Than √(3)/2 Apart?
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MHB Absolute Value Definition....3
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MHB Absolute Value Definition....1
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MHB Find Inverse of Rational Function
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MHB What Determines the Range of a Rational Function Like f(x) = 2/(x - 3)?
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Graduate Recurrence Formula for 3,5,13,27,55,...
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MHB Inequality of Four Variables: Prove Σab(a^2+b^2+c^2)≤2
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MHB John & Peter's Chessboard Game: Minimal Moves for Victory
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MHB Triangular Relations: Proving (AD)^2+(DE)^2+(AE)^2= \frac{2}{3}(BC)^2
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MHB Unlocking An Irrational Location: Solving a Geocaching Puzzle
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MHB Finding the Equation of a Circle Given the Diameter Coordinates
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Undergrad Mathematical Simulation of Patent. Very General
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MHB How to Determine the Equation of a Circle from Given Diameter Coordinates?
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MHB What is the Center and Radius of a Circle?
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MHB What is the midpoint of these given points?
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MHB Prove a quartic equation ax^4+bx^3+cx^2+dx+e=0 has at least one real solution
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MHB Is there a formula for finding the perimeter of a triangle with known vertices?
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MHB Trigonometric Sum Prove: N=3,5,7...
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High School Why Does This Algebraic Identity Work in Relativistic Doppler Calculations?
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Graduate What is the future of mathematics in understanding the universe?
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MHB What caused the wrong answer for determining the center and radius of Circle 2?
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MHB Is the distance between AB and BC the same using the given coordinates?
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MHB I made 2 equations but can they become 1
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MHB What is the Polynomial P(x) Given a Specific Quotient and Remainder?
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Undergrad How to Determine the Size of a K-Map?
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MHB Dimensions of a rectangular prism
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MHB Find Car B's Initial Velocity: A Physics Puzzle
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MHB Trigonometric equality sin15°sin24°sin57°=sin39°sin27°sin18°
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MHB Solving Acute Triangle Angles Given $A,B,C$ & Equations
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MHB How Should Bert Correctly Finish His Mental Subtraction Problem?
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MHB What is the Common Core method for solving 2x + 3x?
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MHB Finding the Center of Mass of a Plywood Sheet: A Scientific Approach
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MHB Therefore, AB + BC = AC, thus proving that the given equation is true.
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MHB What Are the Consecutive Even Integers in This Algebra Problem?
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MHB Is this triangle an isosceles triangle?
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MHB How Many Tables Are Available at a Restaurant?
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Undergrad Math used in Physics versus other sciences
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High School Explanation of what a parameter is
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Undergrad What does this math symbol mean? R^4 |X SL(2,C)
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MHB What Is the Value of $\tan^2 a + 2\tan^2 b$ Given the Trigonometric Condition?
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MHB If f(3x) = f(3) + f(x) , then prove that : f(1) = f(3) =f(9) = f(27) = f(81) = 0
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I Passed My Master's Qualifier - Dave K
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MHB H(x) = 3x2 - kx nd h(4) = h(-2) , then find vaue of k
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