General Math Forum

Join in expert discussion on general math topics that are not applicable to the specific categories. This includes topics are usually high school math level. Homework help is available.

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How Can You Test for Symmetry in Mathematics?

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High School What type of equation is this?

  • Const@ntine
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Oxidation and reduction question

  • markosheehan
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Finding Coordinates of Point B - Positional Vectors

  • Adhil
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Is the Fraction of Water Left in the Cooler Correct?

  • mathdad
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Is Precalculus Necessary for Success in Calculus 1?

  • mathdad
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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?

  • iDimension
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Undergrad Did I Make a Mistake in my Coordinates? Help Needed!

  • Shafia Zahin
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Undergrad Why are "irrational" and "transcendental" so commonly used to describe numbers

  • rumborak
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Prove the Given Statement....3

  • mathdad
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Equation of a Line Passing Through (-3, 4) and Parallel to the Y-Axis

  • mathdad
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Is the function y = x + 2 one-to-one?

  • mathdad
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Finding the Equation of a Line through a Point and Circle Center?

  • mathdad
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Does y = sqrt{anything} Qualify as a One-to-One Function?

  • mathdad
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Why is y = x^2 not one-to-one?

  • mathdad
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Is the function y = x^3 one-to-one? If not, why?

  • mathdad
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Why Restrict the Domain for Certain Functions?

  • mathdad
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Why do people criticize my love for math at 52 years old?

  • mathdad
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Prove the Given Statement....2

  • mathdad
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Range of Rational Functions....3

  • mathdad
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High School Names of elements of any equation

  • pairofstrings
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Prove the Given Statement....1

  • mathdad
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Range of Rational Functions....2

  • mathdad
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Range of Rational Functions....1

  • mathdad
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High School Need materials to learn about different types of fractions

  • awholenumber
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What is the equation of a line with a slope of 0 and a y-intercept of 14?

  • mathdad
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Finding the Equation of a Line with Given Slope and Y-Intercept

  • mathdad
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Piecewise-defined Function....2

  • mathdad
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Piecewise-defined Function....1

  • mathdad
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Undergrad Square of Dirac delta function

  • Happiness
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Point on Graph of Equation....1

  • mathdad
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Point on Graph of Equation....2

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Finding the Constant a for a Given Point on a Linear Equation

  • mathdad
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Undergrad Summation of 1^1+2^2+3^3+....+k^k

  • ddddd28
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Is the perimeter numerically equal to the area in this equation?

  • mathdad
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How to Find Values of k for Equations with One Real Root?

  • mathdad
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How Do Absolute Values Express At Least and At Most Conditions?

  • mathdad
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High School Solving this logarithmic equation analytically

  • Mr Davis 97
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What Is the Height of the Pole in This Trigonometry Problem?

  • mathdad
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How Can Absolute Value Definitions Be Used to Rewrite Expressions?

  • mathdad
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Is the Definition of Absolute Value Always True?

  • mathdad
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How do I rewrite expressions using absolute value?

  • mathdad
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What are the essential precalculus concepts for success in calculus 1?

  • mathdad
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Equation of Circle Through Origin

  • mathdad
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How many minutes does it take 14 people to paint 14 walls

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Undergrad What are the implications of infinity?

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Finding the Equation of a Circle Given Specific Conditions

  • mathdad
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Why is the right side of the equation incorrect in 3^(2x) = 18x?

  • mathdad
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What is the value of x in the equation 7^(x) + 3^(x) = (2.1)^(-1)?

  • mathdad
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Converse of Pythagorean Theorem

  • mathdad
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How Do You Determine If a Point Lies on a Circle?

  • mathdad
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What is the perimeter of triangle ABC?

  • mathdad
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Undergrad Using trigonometry to create a radar for a game.

  • Mr. Fizzix
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Why is dividing by zero impossible in math?

  • mathdad
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Repeated and Nonrepeated Decimals

  • mathdad
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What are the differences between odd, composite, and prime numbers?

  • mathdad
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Is 2 the Only Even Prime Number?

  • mathdad
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Why does the Durango curve problem puzzle mathematicians?

  • rick1231
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News What is the name for a scripted letter in a paper?

  • Afonso Campos
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Radical Equation...Extraneous Roots

  • mathdad
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High School Prime Factorization of 5-Digit Numbers

  • itsabdulbasit
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Graduate An intuitive meaning of Bernoulli numbers

  • ddddd28
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Undergrad Triangle Numbers Algorithm: What is it?

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Calculating Ball Height and Time with Quadratic Formula

  • mathdad
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Find k: 3x^2 + sqrt{2k}x + 6 = 0

  • mathdad
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Find All Real Solutions: Is x = 0 a solution to the equation?

  • mathdad
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News Dangers of Using Statistics Wrongly in Scientific Research

  • jedishrfu
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Can you help me factor the expression x^4 - 15x^2 + 9?

  • mathdad
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How to Factor Cubic Terms in Algebraic Expressions?

  • mathdad
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Do 1 + √5 and 1 - √5 Solve the Equation x² - 2x - 4 = 0?

  • mathdad
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X^6 - y^6 As Difference of Cubes

  • mathdad
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Minutes, Degrees, Seconds to Radians

  • mathdad
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Radians to Degrees, Minutes, Seconds

  • mathdad
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How can you express an angle in radians without using pi/180°?

  • mathdad
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Why Does tan(x + pi/2) Equal -cotx in Trigonometry?

  • mathdad
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Undergrad What is the Key Angle for Creating Sander's Paralellogram?

  • JamesMaths
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High School Find line slope based on degrees (for video game programming)

  • kolleamm
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Undergrad Prove Inequality: A,A', B, B' in [0,1]

  • stevendaryl
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Prove Trigonometric Identities

  • mitaka90
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Undergrad Fundamental elements transformation

  • calinvass
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Fraction Multiplication: How to Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers

  • David39ni
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How Does a Small Offset in Metal Pieces Increase with Distance?

  • Kabibble
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Segments in a Circle: How Many Parts Can Form & What Will It Look Like?

  • Monoxdifly
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X^6 - y^6 As Difference of Squares

  • mathdad
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High School What Are Some Inspiring Quotes About Math and Mathematicians?

  • Kontilera
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Factor Fourth Degree Expression

  • mathdad
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What is the Factorization of p^3 - q^3 -p(p^2 - q^2) + q(p - q)^2?

  • mathdad
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