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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Undergrad Help finding more info on some theorems [Vector Integrals]
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MHB Finding Squares in a Square Box: n > 1
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MHB System of three equations x^2 + (xz) - y - z = 0
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High School Cool Interactive Video on Quaternions
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MHB Difference Between Math Courses
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MHB Can You Solve x|x+2|<5 by Subtracting 4?
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Graduate Is it possible to locate prime numbers through addition only
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MHB How to Solve the Absolute Value Inequality x|x-3|<-1 for 3x+1?
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High School Geometric meaning of signs in multiplications
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Undergrad Number Pattern: 121 --> 111211 --> 311221
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High School What values of m as a function of q satisfy this trigonometric equation?
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MHB Absolute Value Equation |3x - 2|/|2x - 3| = 2
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Is there any tensor that gives the radius of a sphere?
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High School How can I properly distribute fractions when solving a set of linear equations?
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MHB Solve Absolute Value Equation |x^2 - 2x| = |x^2 + 6x|
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MHB Logarithm properties in functional equations Show that f(1/a) = -f(a)
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MHB If both pipes are used together, how long will it take to fill 2/3 of the tank?
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MHB Solve Absolute Value Equation |(2x + 1)|/|(3x + 4)| = 1
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Undergrad Closed-Form Solution Desired for Infinite Series
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MHB Why is ln(k) a Complex Number When k is a Positive Integer?
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Undergrad Area divided by linear function
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High School Solve Ax ≡ B mod C w/ Bezout's Identity
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MHB Find ab if log_b(a) = log_a(b)
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MHB The Limited Logarithm: Why x Can't Be <= 0
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Undergrad Request for specific derivative data
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MHB Logarithm inequality divide an inequality by a negative value
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MHB Compute the grade point average (GPA)
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MHB Bernoulli's Equation: Solving Complex Problems Easily
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MHB Area congruence in two quadrilaterals
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MHB How can the residual capitalization problem be solved with three factors?
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MHB *finding zero of order 4 polynominial
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High School Triangle of Powers: Revolutionary Math Notation
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MHB DeMoivre's Theorem express (sqrt(2)/2 + sqrt(2)/2 i)^8 in a+bi form
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MHB Inequality - solve in at least two ways
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MHB How to solve Chinese Remainder Theorem
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Graduate Linearly independent function sets
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MHB Unit Circle Problems solve cosW=sin20, sinW=cos(-10), sinW< 0.5 and 1<tanW
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Solid of revolution -- General question
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High School The definition of “vector” in math and physics
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MHB How Can You Draw a Square with Only 3 Lines?
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MHB Write 17 x 4^4 with respect to base 4
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MHB Pressure and Force - Fluid Dynamics
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Undergrad Can any matrix be expressed as the product of two vectors?
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MHB Convert r=7cos(theta) into a rectangular equation
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MHB Intersection points of two quadratic functions
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MHB Solve the ANUTter Puzzle: 5 Matches & 2 = 6
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Undergrad Infinity: The Limit Concept and Cantor Transfinites
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MHB System of congruences, not relatively prime moduli
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MHB Convert another equation x^2+y^2=4 to polar form
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MHB Convert equation 8x=8y to polar form
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MHB Did My Math Professor Really Not Teach Us How to Solve sec(3θ)−2=0?
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MHB Angles in congruence triangles
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MHB Use double or half angle formulas
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MHB Solve sin(x)-1=cos(x): Step-by-Step Guide
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MHB How Much Did Each Computer Cost Before Finance Charges?
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High School Problem about a cone and plane cutting it
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High School Is there a way to find the integer representation of a real number?
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MHB How many steps are needed to reach 12 from 0 in a probabilistic sequence?
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High School What exactly is this concept called? -- Finding "?" in x^2+16x+? to get (x+8)^2
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High School Solving Elevator Game: A Formula for Any Params
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MHB How to Evaluate the Infinite Sum for 0 < x < 1?
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High School Force Resultant is equal to the sum of the components -- why?
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MHB Determining Miles Traveled From Tire Diameter and Rotations.
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High School Confusion about the radius unit vector in spherical coordinates
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MHB What are the Benefits of Pet Ownership?
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MHB Evaluating cos((1/2)arccos(x))
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Undergrad Simplifying this absolute value
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MHB Prove 1 & 2: Bisector Properties of Angles
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MHB Inequality with fractions solve 2/(x^2−1)≤1/(x+1)
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Undergrad Help understanding Big O notation
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MHB How can the equation be modified to create a perfect ellipse on the graph?
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High School Dot product scalar distributivity
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MHB Solve Prove by Induction: 3^2n+1 + 2^n-1 Divisible by 7
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MHB Law of Sines in Polygon Construction - Goals & Benefits
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MHB Calculating overall percentage/probability from multiple categories?
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Prove by mathematical induction Σ(1/[(2k-1)(2k+1)]=n/(2n+1)
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Undergrad Fourier smoothing and Savitzky-Golay filtering
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MHB Understanding the Relationship between Angles & Diagonals in a Polygon
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High School Is the following fact significant? (the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3)
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MHB Angles & Diagonals of a Pentagon: Explained
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MHB Rules for Finding the Base of a Exponential Function?
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MHB Rearranging Formula, making x the subject from y=5(x+3)
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Undergrad When was the first time the abbreviation "RSA" appeared?
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Undergrad Proof of a Lemma regarding absolute values
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Undergrad Breaking down SU(N) representation into smaller groups
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MHB Regular perturbation nonlinear problem
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MHB Plotting y=x^1/3 - Why Different Results?
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Graduate Cardinal Number Alephs: Countably Infinite?
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MHB Trigonometric inequality: sin (1/(n+1934))<1/1994
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Undergrad Cartesian and polar terminology
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Undergrad Is There a Simpler Way to Understand Mathematics?
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High School GramSchmidt process for Taylor basis
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MHB Rotate Point p: How to Rotate by 75° Counterclockwise
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High School Intution behind the gradient giving the steepest ascent in 2D
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MHB Finding Domain for Natural Log with Exponent f(x)=ln(x^2−5x)
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Graduate Existence of (sequential) feasible direction
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Undergrad Solving Trig Integrals with Residue Theorem
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High School Is the square root of 945 irrational?
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Undergrad Complex exponential to a power
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High School Get up to speed with the Riemann Hypothesis
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