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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Undergrad How to derive a symmetric tensor?
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Graduate Has the Riemann hypothesis been proven?
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High School How would I write this trig solution?
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High School Euclid Division Lemma: Origins & Legacy
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Undergrad Are All Triangles Actually Isosceles? Discover My Greek-Euclidean Proof!
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MHB K-th convergents of continued fraction
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MHB Calculus of Measures: Mapping Natural Numbers to Rationals
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High School Linear combination of functions -- meaning?
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Undergrad Is there a name for this approximation?
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MHB Actual infinity vs. potentially infinity - Math philosophy
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Undergrad Bezout Identity: Is r∈S U {0} Necessary to Prove?
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High School Proving Euclid's Lemma: The Role of Primality in Divisibility
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MHB Solutions of an inequality (1-√(1-4x^2)/x < 3
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MHB Solve Image of f(x)=-2(x+1)/(x-1)^2 in x from [0,1)U(1,3]
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MHB Help with solution concentration
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MHB Convert £0.91 to UK Decimal Currency - Help Needed
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High School Periodic smooth alternating series other than sin and cos
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Undergrad Can function transformation result in a constant variation?
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MHB How many subsets of set A satisfy given conditions?
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High School How to find the inverse of this equation
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High School Vector addition- Positive x axis.
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MHB Which Quadratic Function Has Exactly One X-Intercept?
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MHB Calculate Interest on Account: 2.1% per Annum
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Undergrad Quadratic, cubic, quartic, quintic equations
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MHB Calculus: Understanding Infinity in Functions
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Undergrad Iterating powers of complex integers along axes of symmetry
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MHB Challenging Classical Mechanics Problems: Can You Solve Them?
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Undergrad Volume of revolution -- Why use this integral?
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Undergrad Formal proof for the theorem of corresponding angles
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MHB Volume vs Capacity for Kids: Tips for Explaining
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High School How Do You Solve This Mysterious Number Puzzle?
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Undergrad Convergence of 2 sample means with 95% confidence
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High School Help identifying a mathy thing
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MHB Inequation with just 3 solutions
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Undergrad Finding the equation of a bitangent line to a curve
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MHB Do Pi and Geometric Shapes Coexist?
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MHB What are some interesting approximations of pi?
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Undergrad What Is the Probability of Getting a Specific Number When Throwing Three Dice?
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MHB Limit (x1) as m->infinity ( x1 - the lowest root )
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MHB What are the positive values for a in the equation a^x=x+2?
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Undergrad Converting from spherical to cylindrical coordinates
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Graduate Derive Birkhoff Ergodic Theorem from Von Neumann
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MHB Finding the width of the gorge
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MHB Solving the Equation a^x=x: What is C?
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MHB Change bisector from one triangle to another
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High School What is the notation you would use to express this theorem?
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High School A primitive function graphing tool
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High School A new Mersenne prime being found
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MHB Find the roots of f(x)+g(x)+h(x) = 0.
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MHB Proving Integral: $$t-3t^3+t^5\over 1+t^4+t^8$$ $\&$ $$\ln(-\ln t)$$
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Graduate Modular forms- definition of a cusp
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Need a proper mathematical name
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Undergrad Mutually disjoint sets of all integer powers?
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MHB Given probability density function find its cumulative distribution function
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Mathematical Induction 4+11+14+21+....+(5n+(-1)^n
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MHB What Are the Odds of Winning or Drawing in Paper Rock Scissors?
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MHB Event specific revenue versus costs
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MHB Simpsons formula and the volume of a pyramid frustum
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High School What is the formula for this sequence for n-th number
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MHB Logarithmic Equation solve log_(3x)3+log_(x/3)3=5/12
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MHB Calculating New Emission Rate of Radioactive Source
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MHB What is the Magnitude of Force P to Keep a Block Stationary Against a Wall?
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Undergrad Existence of experience related to i
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High School Addition, multiplication, divison and subtraction of error
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Undergrad Why can't I reach every cell in a 3x3 square?
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MHB Understanding Unit Cancellation in Physics Equations
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MHB Answers: ANUTter Rebus Puzzle Solution
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MHB Find the area of the shaded region in terms of pi.
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MHB Terminal Velocity Calculation: Understanding Forces at Play
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MHB Find the areas of segment in circle
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MHB Find the area of sector in a circle in terms of pi. (Geometry)
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MHB Find the height and base of a trapezium
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MHB Areas of Plane Figures: 63.0 & 96.0 | Need Help w/ 3 & 4
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Undergrad Question on Actuary Exam -- Error?
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MHB Find radius, circumference, area and arc length in circle
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MHB Left or Right Angles ( + or - ) of adjoining vectors
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High School Quickest way to calculate a given summation
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MHB Statistical Significance: Manufacturer's Claim Rejected?
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MHB Find the angle between 2 vectors w=i+3j, vector v=<5, 2>
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High School "y as a function of x" meaning
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MHB Find the distance between points C and D if the height of the tree is 4m
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MHB Find the square roots of 4*sqrt(3)+4(i)
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MHB Need help with Physics with trigonometry problems ?
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Undergrad Existence of Directional Derivative in Normed Linear Space
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Undergrad Looking for intuition on differentials and arc length
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MHB Calculating Triangle Side Length with Known Angles and Radius
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MHB What are the domain and range for the inverse function $f^{-1}$ of $f$?
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MHB Express cos(2 tan^-1(x/4)) and sin(2tan^-1(x/4) as an algebraic expression in x
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MHB Triangle ABC has area 25*sqrt(3). if Angle BAC=30 degrees, find |AC|=|BC|=?
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MHB What is the area of an isosceles triangle with side lengths 6, 6, and 4?
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MHB Evaluate cos 2(theta) and sin 2(theta)
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High School What is Extraversion in Triangle Geometry?
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MHB Sharing & Splitting Costs: Who Owes Who?
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Undergrad How to convert the limit of a series into an integral?
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MHB Arrange 4-Gon Figures: Find Descendants w/o Descendants
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High School Daily math challenge calendar (external)
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MHB Probability of Student Seating Arrangement in Height Order
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