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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Graduate Recreating chebychev coefficient from an article
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High School Integer solutions for equations
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MHB Cruiser & Destroyer: Finding the Closest Point
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MHB Practice problems of Rational Equations ?
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MHB X^3-x^2+x-1 after being reflected?
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Undergrad Proof of irrationality of sqrt2 in Penroses Road to Reality
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High School Random thoughts on Fibonnacci sequence
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MHB Binomial coefficient challenge
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High School Counting intersections of lines in a triangle
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High School What are the different methods of factoring polynomials?
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Undergrad Testing Primality of 377 with Divisibility
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MHB High school inequality find b in √[(x−1)^2+(y−2)^2]<b⟹|xy2−4|<a
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High School What are the applications of roots of a polynomial?
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Undergrad I would simply like to know how to get 2^k.
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High School Find the function f(x) satisfy: x=0,-> f(x) =0, x<>0, f(x)=1
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High School Quick question regarding a problem with exponentials
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MHB How can I find the range of a hyperbolic curve using its graph?
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MHB How do I solve this inequality with positive coefficients?
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MHB What is the range and inverse of the function y = 1/x?
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MHB How can inverse functions help us find the range algebraically?
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MHB How Can You Prove the Trigonometric Identity Cos^6A+Sin^6A=1-3Sin^2ACos^2A?
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MHB I with solutions to these maths questions please
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MHB Domain of Function Involving Roots
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MHB Ship A & B: Find Min. Speed to Intercept
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MHB How do we solve a quadratic inequality with multiple factors?
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MHB How Do You Solve This Quadratic Inequality: x - [10/(x - 1)] ≥ 4?
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MHB Finding Solutions for x^3 + (1/x^3) ≥ 3
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MHB Can graph be used to solve inequalities without algebra?
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MHB Solving Quadratic Inequalities
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MHB How Do You Solve and Graph This Quadratic Inequality?
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MHB Evaluate Piecewise-Defined Function....2
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High School Relation between ##d## and ##\theta##
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MHB Evaluate Piecewise-Defined Function....1
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MHB What values of x will result in combined areas of squares exceeding 5 cm^2?
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MHB Is the solution to the quadratic inequality (-x + 6)/(x - 2) < 0?
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Undergrad How Does the Hyperbolic Axiom Define a Maximal Triangle?
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MHB Find Perimeter of Rectangle with Given Area and Width
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MHB Yes, the correct solution would be to subtract (x/2) from both sides, not 2x.
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MHB Evaluating Chosen Numbers in Quadratic Inequality
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MHB How to Learn Domain,Range and Real Number Of Function Mathematics ?
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MHB Find Domain & Range of 8 Mathematics Problems for CSE Exam
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High School How can I determine if my research results are worthy of publication?
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MHB How to Select the Correct X-Value for Testing Inequalities?
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MHB Find Area Formula of Rectangle
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MHB Vectors in Planes: Solving for m & n, Finding Orthogonal Plane
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High School What are ways that someone would study synthetic geometry?
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MHB Explaining the Area of a Circle: Understanding A(r) = πr^2
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MHB Is the inequality correctly solved by multiplying each fraction by 100?
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MHB Can I use the theorem for solving the given inequality?
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MHB What is the area of a triangle given (2, 3), (4, 5), and (6, 7)?
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MHB What is the domain of each variable in the given expressions?
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MHB What is the Domain of Each Variable in a Rational Function?
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Graduate Is this system of equations (numerically) solvable?
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MHB What is the difference between the symbols ÷ / in division?
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Undergrad Polynomial Division: Solve with Mike's Help!
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MHB Absolute Value Statements....2
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MHB Is this the correct way to rewrite absolute value statements?
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MHB How to Rewrite Absolute Value Expressions Without Absolute Values?
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MHB How many integers in between \sqrt{19} and \sqrt{90}
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MHB How does the equation y = 3 + (4/2)x represent Bob's cake baking rate?
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Undergrad Some questions from a numerical analysis book
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High School Problem solving with hyperbolic functions
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MHB Oxidation Numbers: Fe203+3CO to 2Fe+3CO2
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MHB Is y = | x | - 2 Symmetric About the x-axis, y-axis, or Origin?
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MHB High school inequality 5 abc+acb+bca≥a+b+c.
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MHB How Can You Test for Symmetry in Mathematics?
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High School What type of equation is this?
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MHB Oxidation and reduction question
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MHB Finding Coordinates of Point B - Positional Vectors
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MHB Is the Fraction of Water Left in the Cooler Correct?
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MHB Is Precalculus Necessary for Success in Calculus 1?
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High School Understanding the Meaning of Sin, Cos, and Tan in Trigonometry
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Undergrad What is the Gamma Function and Its Significance in Mathematics?
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Undergrad Did I Make a Mistake in my Coordinates? Help Needed!
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Undergrad Why are "irrational" and "transcendental" so commonly used to describe numbers
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MHB Prove the Given Statement....3
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MHB Equation of a Line Passing Through (-3, 4) and Parallel to the Y-Axis
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MHB What is the equation of a line passing through (6, -3) with a y-intercept of 8?
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MHB Is the function y = x + 2 one-to-one?
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MHB Finding the Equation of a Line through a Point and Circle Center?
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MHB What is the equation for the line with the same x-intercept as -2x + y = 1?
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MHB Does y = sqrt{anything} Qualify as a One-to-One Function?
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MHB Why is y = x^2 not one-to-one?
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MHB Is the function y = x^3 one-to-one? If not, why?
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MHB Why Restrict the Domain for Certain Functions?
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MHB Why do people criticize my love for math at 52 years old?
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MHB Prove the Given Statement....2
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MHB Range of Rational Functions....3
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MHB How Do You Find the X-Coordinates of Points A and B on the Line y = (x/2) + 1?
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High School Names of elements of any equation
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MHB Prove the Given Statement....1
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MHB Range of Rational Functions....2
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MHB Range of Rational Functions....1
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High School Need materials to learn about different types of fractions
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MHB Domain of Rational Function: What is the domain of the given rational function?
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MHB What is the equation of a line with a slope of 0 and a y-intercept of 14?
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MHB Finding the Equation of a Line with Given Slope and Y-Intercept
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MHB Piecewise-defined Function....2
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MHB Piecewise-defined Function....1
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