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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
MHB Value of Irrational Number π (Part 2)
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MHB Value of Irrational Number π (Part 1)
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MHB How to Simplify a Radicand by Breaking it into Two Parts?
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MHB 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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MHB This gives us the length of each train as 500 meters.
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MHB Is there a way to view LaTex on a cell phone?
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MHB 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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MHB Can AC^2 be Proven to Equal AB(AB+BC) in Triangle ABC with Angles B=80 and C=40?
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MHB Distance between points question
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MHB Using Angles on the Same Arc Theorem
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MHB How does reflecting points in a line affect the equation of the original line?
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MHB Finding Values for m and b to Create a Symmetric Line
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MHB LCM of 22x32x4 and 23x3: Explained
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MHB Find relation equation between a,b
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MHB Simplifying an Expression: $\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2} / \sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}$
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MHB Solving $(m,n)$ for $m^2-2mn+14n^2=217$
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MHB Is there a solution to $x^2+y^2=1992$ for positive integers $x$ and $y$?
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MHB 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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MHB 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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MHB Prove: Is ${2017 \choose 652}$ Divisible by 343?
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MHB 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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MHB Algebraic Rational Expressions
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MHB Solve the Mystery: \[x + \frac{1}{x}\]?
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Undergrad A Function for multiple 2D Gaussians
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MHB [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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MHB Need help to reverse engineer a problem...........................
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MHB How to Prove the Heptagon Diagonal Equation (a+b)^2(a-b)=ab^2?
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MHB Can squares of any size fit perfectly into a 16.5cm x 14cm rectangle?
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MHB Inverse Variation: Solving Problem Formula
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MHB Buy 7 Pencils & Notebooks with \$15 - Solve Inequalities
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MHB Solving system of linear inequalities
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MHB Subtracting mixed fractions help
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Undergrad Proving Fermat's last theorem with easy math
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MHB What Is the Ratio of Area to Perimeter for a Rug with Length 9w?
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MHB General definition of parameter
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MHB 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?
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MHB Real Solutions to x^4+y^4+z^4 = 4xyz-1
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MHB Can You Balance Two Jobs and Meet Your Weekly Financial Goals?
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MHB Proving Inequality for Variables with Constraints
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High School Is infinity an imaginary number?
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MHB Find All Integers for Equal Sum Disjoint Union Sets
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MHB Calculate $\overline{AB}+\overline{AC}$ of Regular Nonagon ABCDEFGHI
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MHB Fermat's Theorem: Did Fermat Have a Proof?
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MHB Algebra Word Problem: Investment Amounts
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MHB Discover the Strange Pattern in Powers: A Question About Calculating Powers
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High School Trigonometric equation -- real roots
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MHB Integer Solutions to x^3+y^3+z^3=2: Proving Infinitely Many
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MHB Not a "help need" but a question about "a self made square root formula"
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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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MHB Trig Identity Problem: Solve cos2(x) + sin(x) = sin2(x) for 0^0<=x<=180^0
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Undergrad What type of mathematical function is this? Thanks :)
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MHB Connectors between lines of working
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MHB Finding GCD of $(1+\sqrt2)^{2017}$
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MHB Need help in creating a question that uses the word asymptote
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MHB How to Calculate Acceleration in Physics 1-D Kinematics?
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MHB Consecutive vertical and horizontal transformations of a function
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High School Does the Riemann Hypothesis Follow from the Prime Number Theorem?
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MHB Trigonometric inequality challenge
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Graduate Representation of e in terms of primes
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MHB Integer Part of $$\sum_{n=1}^{2001}\dfrac{1}{a_n+1}$$
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Undergrad Can anyone explain the Gamma function to me?
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MHB Where does radius sin angle sin rotation come from?
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Undergrad Question about using the word unique
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MHB Prove Inequality: $\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2+...+\sqrt{2006}}} < 2$
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MHB Find tan 15° and cos 72° (using geometry)
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High School Can Parabolas Transform into Ellipses?
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MHB Answer Sequence: 15+30+60+120+240+480+960=1905
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High School Rectangular Prism out of different shapes?
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High School How to Solve the Equation x = log5(4x + 1)?
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MHB How to change the subject when exponential is involved
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Undergrad How to prove that 2n=1 has no integer solutions
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MHB From Altitudes to Angles to Sides
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MHB Solution To Equation Involving Square Root: Extraneous Solution?
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Undergrad Desymmetrization of a combinatorial set
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MHB Find Measure of ∠BAD in ABCD Rhombus
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MHB Find Integer Solutions to $k=\dfrac{ab^2-1}{a^2b+1}$
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MHB How Many Pairs of (x,y) Satisfy the Given Equation?
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MHB What is the variation of Ifdahl's solution to finding the value(s) of $x$?
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High School Function and change of frame of reference
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MHB Rational function equation problem solving
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High School How reliable are logarithm tables?
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Undergrad Why are 0 and pi/2 the solutions for sin(x)=0 and cos(x)=0?
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Undergrad Trigonometry problem for collision detection and reflection
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High School What are the properties and equations of a 4-dimensional cube?
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MHB What is the maximum and minimum sum for $|a-b|+|b-c|+|c-a|$ with given relation?
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Undergrad Open problems and conjectures in Mathematics
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High School Understanding Planes and Tetrahedrons
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