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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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How to type mathematical expressions?
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MHB Sum of two infinite series: Σ[1/(36r^2-1)+2/(36r^2-1)^2]
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Undergrad Dimension of a set with vector function
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MHB Determining the Degrees of an Angle Given Three X and Y Coordinates
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High School Applications of Morley's Theorem
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MHB Need formula for solving ellipse radius with equal spacing points
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High School What is the name of this operation? (Inverse Exponent?)
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MHB Find Linear Correlation Coefficient & P-Value for Internet Users & Award Winners
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Undergrad Why split interval here? Area under a curve
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MHB Find the sin angle between two 2d vectors
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The Current State of Mathematical Rigour
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MHB Convert polar equation r= 1/1+sin(theta) to rectangular equation
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MHB Convert polar equation sec(theta)=2 to rectangular equation
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Undergrad Was there any need or utility or aim, for Cantor's theory?
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MHB √(5-6*x)*ln(4*√(x)-√(a))=√(5-6*x)*ln(2*x+a)
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Undergrad Infinity x 0: Is the Answer Zero?
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MHB What are the correcting words for matrices with equal integral entries?
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Undergrad Change of variables; why do we take the absolute value?
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MHB Is there a non-regular hexagon
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MHB What is the total area of the doors and windows in the room?
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MHB Countdown to An Answer Ain't Easy!
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High School Why aren't repeating decimals (such as 1/3) infinitely large?
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Undergrad Differentiation and Integration cannot always be swapped
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Undergrad Fractal Dimension & Degree of Freedom
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MHB Trig Functions: When Plugging in x Returns x
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Undergrad What is the meaning of the superscript "+"?
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MHB Convert rise and run (slope) to degrees using simple formulas
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MHB Finding a particular angle withion Johnson Solid J2
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MHB Calculation of probability with arithmetic mean of the sum of random variables
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MHB Finding exact 3d coordinates in a falling pipe system with corners
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MHB Solving Equations Using Bisection, Newton, and Secant Methods
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MHB Cost of 2x number of roses is not double the cost of x number of roses.
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MHB How Much Does the Dessert Store Make from Three Muffins and Four Cakes?
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High School Bounds for the index of a radical
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MHB Likelihood of things happening on with regularity depending on initial probability
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MHB How Can the Sine Rule Help Determine Lengths in Irregular Shapes?
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MHB What is the length of x in this triangle?
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MHB Area of Triangle ABC: Find the Answer Here
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MHB How far does the tip of the hour hand move in 3 hours?
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High School Number of independent entries of a matrix
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MHB Solve exponential equation x^4 = (5x+6)^2
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MHB Condition number - Relative error
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MHB Solving Complex Number With Negative Fractional Exponent: i^(-21/2)
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High School Anonymous 4Chan User Proves a 25yr old Math Problem
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Undergrad Fitting functions based on imperfect data
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MHB Forecasting Automotive Sales: Choose the Best Approach for Accurate Results
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MHB Increase and decrease functions
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MHB Quadratic application question what was the jets speed from Bangkok to Tokyo
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MHB İnterest question for my exam toorrow
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MHB Linear Velocity Calculation in Low Earth Orbit
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MHB How Much Equity Is Needed for Buying a Second Property?
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High School Recursive sequences - notation question
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Undergrad Equating coefficients of complex exponentials
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MHB Trying to understand how to formulate null and alternative hypotheses
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MHB Find Zeros of $2x^3+5x^2-28x-15$ with Synthetic Division
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High School I want to define a function knowing only it's limits
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MHB What is the probability that the ball was labeled
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High School Understanding the Evolution of Binomial Coefficient Notation: Old vs. New
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MHB What is the probability that she selects none of those containing errors
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MHB Success Rate of College Grads: Probability of 1+ Job in 1 Year
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MHB Find the probability that all 7 witnesses would pick the same person.
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MHB Find Length X in Triangle: Learn How to Calculate It
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Graduate Analytical function from numerable point set
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MHB Alex's question at Yahoo Answers regarding maximizing viewing angle
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MHB What is the minimum value for x in this triangle with angle bisectors AD and BD?
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MHB How Do You Solve cosh(x) = 3 for x?
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MHB Ap1.3.51 are complex numbers, show that
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MHB How many balls can fit into a jar
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High School Does Squaring 0.999... Always Result in 1?
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MHB How to Expand cx(x-l) into a Fourier Series?
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MHB How can we use hints to prove divisibility of Fibonacci numbers?
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MHB What are the Probabilities of Committee Compositions and Coin Selections?
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MHB How to Use Elliptic Curve Cryptography to Find Inverses and Points on the Curve?
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MHB Find P(spade or face card or 3 or club)
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MHB How many ways can the captain arrage her schedule?
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MHB Show that 5 does not divide L_n
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MHB Show congruence with Lucas sequence
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Undergrad Proving the limit of a sequence from the definition of limit
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MHB How do you solve a goofy exponent problem using logarithms?
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MHB What is 1^21 + 2^21 + 3^21 + ......... + 18^21 in mode 19?
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MHB Garden Materials Help: Calculate Circumference, Perimeter, Areas & Costs
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MHB Exponential Equation solve 54⋅2^(2x)=72^x⋅√0.5
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MHB Simplifying f(a+h)=-5(a+h)^2+2(a+h)-1
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Undergrad What are the differences between Sierpinski/Vicsek fractals?
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MHB Garden Materials Calculator: Calculate Area & More
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Undergrad Can we have modulo a negative number?
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MHB Find Analytic Expression for Integral with Approximations
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MHB Math Major: Understanding "Mathematics
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MHB What is the Polynomial Function with Given Zeros and Real Coefficients?
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Undergrad Using Differential operators to solve Diff equations
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MHB Trigonometry lighthouse boat problem
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