General Math Forum

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High School Are there really 4 fundamental math operations?

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Solving Equation: x = sqrt(3x + x^2 - 3sqrt(3x + x^2))

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Prove Triangle Inequality: $\sum_{cyc} \sin A$

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Which Gas Behaves Closest to an Ideal Gas?

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Explaining Copper(2) Oxide Bonding & ECs

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Which method is easier and why?

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Radical Equation Without Constant

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Distance Across I Don't Know Where to Begin

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How can I solve radical equations using the given hint?

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High School Measuring Length: Accurately Calculate Coastline Length

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Can These Expressions Be Factored Correctly?

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How do you factor (p)^3 - 8c^3 when p = (a + b) and b = 2c?

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Factoring x^2 + 64: Is it Possible?

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Stuck on the sides of a triangle problem

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Undergrad Spherical Angle Math: Pyramid Angles Constant?

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High School Squaring both sides of an equation?

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Undergrad Find t to Satisfy e^iat=e^ia_0, e^ibt=e^ib_0, e^ibct=e^ic_0

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Graduate What is the angle of perspective for circles in a view of The London Eye?

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High School Fun way of doing multiplication with intersecting lines

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How Do I Factor This Expression?

  • mathdad
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Please help me understand my Credit Card Module Project

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Yes, that is correct! Great job factoring the expression.

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Can I Factor 4a^2b^2 - 9(ab + c)^2?

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What Determines the Degree and Coefficients of Polynomials?

  • mathdad
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Number of Integers Between √19 and √90

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What is the value of n in 8x^2+4x+n if the expression has real roots?

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Arithmetic Concepts: Get Help Understanding Problems

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Check whether the conicoid central or not

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Solving Inequality: Get Help with (Uw-UL)<a-B

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Why is the domain of ax^(1/3) + b equal to all real numbers?

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Can Cubic Roots and Square Roots Combine to Equal One?

  • mathdad
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Is my factoring correct for these polynomials?

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Insights Simple Geometry, Deep Math - Comments

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Graduate Math/Science Books that grow on you

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Value of Irrational Number π (Part 2)

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Value of Irrational Number π (Part 1)

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How to Simplify a Radicand by Breaking it into Two Parts?

  • mathdad
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How to Solve the Radical Equation Using Fifth Root and Square Root?

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Math Stories: Struggles, Triumphs & Benefits

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This gives us the length of each train as 500 meters.

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Is there a way to view LaTex on a cell phone?

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Approximate Location On Number Line

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Undergrad Does neusis constructions include cardioid?

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Undergrad Why is Hilbert not the last universalist?

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Distance between points question

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Using Angles on the Same Arc Theorem

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Finding Values for m and b to Create a Symmetric Line

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LCM of 22x32x4 and 23x3: Explained

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Find relation equation between a,b

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Simplifying an Expression: $\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2} / \sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}$

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Solving $(m,n)$ for $m^2-2mn+14n^2=217$

  • Albert1
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Is there a solution to $x^2+y^2=1992$ for positive integers $x$ and $y$?

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ACT Problem: Finding x-intercept Of LIne Given 2 Points

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Undergrad Why Does the Equation ##\sqrt{a^2} = a## Lead to Confusion in Mathematics?

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Undergrad Convention of order of operations

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Proving Perpendicular Motion: 2 Masses Colliding Obliquely

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Celebrate Pi Day 2017: A Big Day of Fun!

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Undergrad How to obtain the inverse (reciprocal) of a line segment?

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Undergrad How do you answer "So what's the practical application....?"

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Prove: Is ${2017 \choose 652}$ Divisible by 343?

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Prove, that there is no solution

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High School Basic geometry problem with triangle

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High School What area of maths is common to all other areas of maths?

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Algebraic Rational Expressions

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Solve the Mystery: \[x + \frac{1}{x}\]?

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Undergrad A Function for multiple 2D Gaussians

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[ASK] Debit: Determining Flow Rates In/Out Of Container

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Undergrad Question inspired by reviewing conic sections

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High School Coordinate of side of a irregular polgyon

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Need help to reverse engineer a problem...........................

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How to Prove the Heptagon Diagonal Equation (a+b)^2(a-b)=ab^2?

  • Albert1
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Can squares of any size fit perfectly into a 16.5cm x 14cm rectangle?

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Inverse Variation: Solving Problem Formula

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Buy 7 Pencils & Notebooks with \$15 - Solve Inequalities

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Solving system of linear inequalities

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Subtracting mixed fractions help

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Undergrad Proving Fermat's last theorem with easy math

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What Is the Ratio of Area to Perimeter for a Rug with Length 9w?

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General definition of parameter

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Cos Trig Identity: Deriving Formula for Circuits Analysis

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Undergrad Sqrt of y^2=x^2: Why y=x or y=-x?

  • Mr Davis 97
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Real Solutions to x^4+y^4+z^4 = 4xyz-1

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Can You Balance Two Jobs and Meet Your Weekly Financial Goals?

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Proving Inequality for Variables with Constraints

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High School Is infinity an imaginary number?

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Find All Integers for Equal Sum Disjoint Union Sets

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Calculate $\overline{AB}+\overline{AC}$ of Regular Nonagon ABCDEFGHI

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Fermat's Theorem: Did Fermat Have a Proof?

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Algebra Word Problem: Investment Amounts

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High School Trigonometric equation -- real roots

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Integer Solutions to x^3+y^3+z^3=2: Proving Infinitely Many

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High School How can I determine the roots of (x)*(1/9)^(1/9)^x - 1 = y using DESMOS?

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Undergrad What type of mathematical function is this? Thanks :)

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Connectors between lines of working

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