General Math Forum

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Is this triangle an isosceles triangle?

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How Many Tables Are Available at a Restaurant?

  • Mary1
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Undergrad Math used in Physics versus other sciences

  • Ken Ucarp
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High School Explanation of what a parameter is

  • Hannah7h
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Undergrad What does this math symbol mean? R^4 |X SL(2,C)

  • pellman
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Prove f(1) = f(3) = f(9) = f(27) = f(81) = 0 given f(3x) = f(3) + f(x)

  • Riwaj
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I Passed My Master's Qualifier - Dave K

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H(x) = 3x2 - kx nd h(4) = h(-2) , then find vaue of k

  • Riwaj
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Undergrad What is the reason for sudden change in pattern in The Borwein Integral?

  • Leo Authersh
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Find the domain of the function .

  • Riwaj
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Proving (1 - cos A)/(1 + cos A) = (cot A - csc A)²

  • Riwaj
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High School What is a Linear Relationship?

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What is the Weighted Average Cost?

  • karush
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Statics for rod attached to string

  • markosheehan
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Finding the final distance for the compressing in a spring system

  • cbarker1
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Why is the root -1 and not 1 in synthetic division?

  • Madds
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What is the Net Profit and Cash Flow of Johns Inc. for the Year?

  • karush
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How to Simplify Fractions with Brackets

  • unknown1
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Undergrad What are the definitions of Jacobi Elliptic Functions?

  • Benjamin Goldstein
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Is There an Easier Method to Prove $n^2>n$ for Negative Integers?

  • cbarker1
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Using the idea of conservation of energy

  • cbarker1
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High School The largest number, does it end in 0 or 9?

  • Orson
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Finding loan lengths when two loans have equal interest

  • MisterMeister
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Cryptography: RSA Message decryption

  • ertagon2
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What is Peter's current age in this age problem?

  • mathdad
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Insights Further Sums Found Through Fourier Series - Comments

  • Svein
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Guidelines for posting problems and puzzles

  • MarkFL
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Undergrad Reverse a String in C - Solve Segmentation Fault

  • carl123
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Evaluate ∠APR if ∠APQ=3∠APR and ∠PAQ=45°

  • anemone
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High School Is mathematics a discovery or an invention?

  • ISamson
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High School Why does arctan(-3) give different values on calculator vs textbook?

  • wirefree
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Prove ∠A≤60° if (1/sinB+1/sinC)(−sinA+sinB+sinC)=2

  • anemone
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Arithmetic Sequence Confusion // a{n-1} and a{n+1}

  • Machara
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Conversion KWH of energy per day to Joules in a year

  • cbarker1
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High School Examples of Non-Algorithmic Math in Penrose's Book?

  • Blue Scallop
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Undergrad How do I factorise polynomials using a new method?

  • Hawksteinman
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High School Index numbers vs. Quantity in a group

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Powers function n^5+n^4=(n^5−n^3)(n−1)−(n−2)

  • Angel11
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Three Consecutive Odd Integers

  • mathdad
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What is the joy of lifelong learning in math?

  • mathdad
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Convert blueprint measurements to usable feet and inches.

  • svsteinberg
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Reaction between mgso4 +k2co3?

  • markosheehan
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Undergrad Intersecting Planes: Is It Possible?

  • Philosophaie
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High School Trigonometry Identity Question

  • askor
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Proving an Infinite Number of Integer Points on a Level Surface

  • Elize88
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Find The Distance And Speed By Using The Work And Energy Theorem

  • cbarker1
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Why Does Cyclohexane Float on Water When Its Molecular Mass is Higher?

  • markosheehan
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High School Does finitism reject that 0.999... equals 1?

  • huginn
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Undergrad What kinds of hobbies could I do with that involve math?

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Evaluating $(-1)^k {3n \choose k}$ Sums

  • lfdahl
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Undergrad Should I get a new graphing calculator?

  • ScienceMan
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Undergrad Question about Euclid's parallel postulate (5th postulate).

  • parshyaa
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Solve Polynomial Scale: Find a,b,c,d

  • karush
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High School What are some real world example of these equations?

  • Apple_Mango
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Undergrad Two square scale meeting point, when one is moved odd

  • rajeshmarndi
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Undergrad What is the Binomial Theorem and How is it Proven?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Graduate Newton's Generalized Binomial Theorem

  • JBD
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High School Why Does This Number Pattern Always Result in 6?

  • snshusat161
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What are the tensions in the strings of an accelerating elevator?

  • cbarker1
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TikZ Challenge 1 - Geometrical Diagram - Votes

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Simple Law of Cosines Question

  • Xarzu
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High School Simplifying nested trigonometric equations with θ and d

  • rede96
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What are the Variables Needed to Solve a Pulley System Problem?

  • cbarker1
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Smallest Number Divisible by 99 Using Digits 1-9

  • kaliprasad
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Find n such that both n+3 and n^2+3 are perfect cubes

  • kaliprasad
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Undergrad Best equations to analyze using Big O

  • Anonymous_001
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Undergrad Why use i to represent y vector ?

  • Frenemy90210
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How Can a Third Grader Identify Marks on a Number Line?

  • mathdad
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Simplify sin(A) + sin(A + 2π/3) + sin(A + 4π/3)

  • Silver Bolt
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Undergrad Where has this proof gone wrong? ∞= 1/0

  • Mr Indeterminate
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Finding the force on an inclined plane

  • cbarker1
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Undergrad Prove that only one straight line passes through two point

  • parshyaa
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Questions about proof about primality testing

  • evinda
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Counting Squares Challenge: Proving Formula and Evaluating Sum

  • lfdahl
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High School How do I calculate the Impact Force of an object?

  • CitizenSentry
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High School Why is the product of two negative numbers positive?

  • Leo Authersh
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Undergrad What is the solution to the Binary puzzle in World of Warcraft?

  • WRC
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Which Prime Numbers Make p^2 + 1007 Have Less Than 7 Divisors?

  • lfdahl
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Why does n² + n³ = n⁴ - n²(n-1)?

  • Angel11
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High School What is the reality of the scalar product?

  • hugo_faurand
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Can X^3 Equal sqrt{81} with MathMagic Lite?

  • mathdad
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Polynomial in n variables: Prove the identity

  • lfdahl
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High School How to solve log(x)+2x=2 for x?

  • cakeroot
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Proving Identity: $\sin^8A-\cos^8A$

  • Silver Bolt
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Why isn't the titration answer multiplied by 10 for 100 cm³ sample?

  • markosheehan
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Undergrad Use of irrational numbers for coordinate system

  • Faiq
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High School Quadratic Equation with three variables

  • Leo Authersh
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High School Conical Representation of Sphere

  • Leo Authersh
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High School Hypothetical 3 Dimensional Coordinates

  • Leo Authersh
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High School Can you solve this geometry problem for nine year olds?

  • andrewkirk
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Prove Identity: $\frac{\cos A - \sin A}{\cos A + \sin A}$

  • Silver Bolt
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What is the identity being proved?

  • Silver Bolt
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Can You Solve These Pythagorean Quadruples?

  • Albert1
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(3+√a)^(1/3)+(3-√a)^(1/3) is an integer, find a

  • lfdahl
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