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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Need help in creating a question that uses the word asymptote

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How to Calculate Acceleration in Physics 1-D Kinematics?

  • Coder74
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Consecutive vertical and horizontal transformations of a function

  • pluto1
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High School Does the Riemann Hypothesis Follow from the Prime Number Theorem?

  • mustang19
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Trigonometric inequality challenge

  • Albert1
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Graduate Representation of e in terms of primes

  • cryptist
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Integer Part of $$\sum_{n=1}^{2001}\dfrac{1}{a_n+1}$$

  • Albert1
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Undergrad Can anyone explain the Gamma function to me?

  • Frank Li
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Where does radius sin angle sin rotation come from?

  • jerryd
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Undergrad Question about using the word unique

  • Mr Davis 97
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Prove Inequality: $\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2+...+\sqrt{2006}}} < 2$

  • lfdahl
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Find tan 15° and cos 72° (using geometry)

  • Albert1
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High School Can Parabolas Transform into Ellipses?

  • Tris Fray Potter
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Answer Sequence: 15+30+60+120+240+480+960=1905

  • Ilikebugs
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High School Rectangular Prism out of different shapes?

  • Quds Akbar
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High School How to Solve the Equation x = log5(4x + 1)?

  • srfriggen
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How to change the subject when exponential is involved

  • MWD02
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Undergrad How to prove that 2n=1 has no integer solutions

  • Mr Davis 97
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From Altitudes to Angles to Sides

  • Ilikebugs
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Solution To Equation Involving Square Root: Extraneous Solution?

  • rebo1984
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Undergrad Desymmetrization of a combinatorial set

  • lavoisier
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Find Measure of ∠BAD in ABCD Rhombus

  • Ilikebugs
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Find Integer Solutions to $k=\dfrac{ab^2-1}{a^2b+1}$

  • Albert1
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How Many Pairs of (x,y) Satisfy the Given Equation?

  • Albert1
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High School Function and change of frame of reference

  • Konte
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Rational function equation problem solving

  • laura3827
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High School How reliable are logarithm tables?

  • M Saad
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Undergrad Why are 0 and pi/2 the solutions for sin(x)=0 and cos(x)=0?

  • Ric-Veda
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Undergrad Trigonometry problem for collision detection and reflection

  • darkdave3000
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High School What are the properties and equations of a 4-dimensional cube?

  • DaMeekie
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Undergrad Open problems and conjectures in Mathematics

  • flamengo
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High School Understanding Planes and Tetrahedrons

  • LogarithmLuke
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Can Seven Integers with a Subtraction of 3 Result in a Product 13 Times Larger?

  • Evgeny.Makarov
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Point (a, b) Reflected About Two Lines

  • mathdad
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Find x in Exponential Equation: 2^x=8x

  • fasakintitus
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Undergrad Newton Divided Difference Interpolation Polynomial

  • JaredPM
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Most Important Precalculus Topics

  • mathdad
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Line Segment AB....Challenge Question

  • mathdad
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Symmetry of Points Across y = x Line?

  • mathdad
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High School How many numbers can you make with four 4s?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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How can I factorize this polynomial?

  • bergausstein
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Why is Precalculus such a challenging course for students?

  • mathdad
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Undergrad What is the inequality for prime numbers in the Prime Number Theorem proof?

  • PsychonautQQ
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High School How Far is Mile Start Line from Finish Line at end of Lane 8

  • eldrick
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Graduate Bonse's Inequality: Estimating Lower Bound on Prime Powers

  • a1call
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High School Radians vs Degrees: Math Trigonometry Explained

  • johann1301h
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High School The Fields of Mathematics Video

  • jedishrfu
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Imaginary numbers and real numbers?

  • Ilikebugs
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Is This Equation Symmetric About the Origin?

  • mathdad
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What is the solution to the MathJax and Android's Chrome bug?

  • mathdad
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Area of Triangle with Given Data

  • alextrainer
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Solve for x and y When (x+$\sqrt {x^2+1})\times (y+\sqrt {y^2+4})=7$

  • Albert1
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Undergrad Right Triangle and the Pythagorean Triple Formula

  • e2m2a
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Factoring Algebraic Expression

  • anemone
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Undergrad Can a 3D object displace a 4D object?

  • sheller
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How to Find the Perpendicular Distance from a Point to a Line?

  • mathdad
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High School Rainman Revisited (rapid mental math)

  • Thecla
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It explains the origin of the letter m in slope equations.

  • mathdad
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Graduate How to calculate 2D Trilateration Step by Step

  • Jose F Gomez D
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Insights The Case for Learning Complex Math - Comments

  • anorlunda
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Finding the Equation of a Line Given Two Points

  • mathdad
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Graduate Can you generate an image to fit the following features?

  • Povilas M
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Troubleshooting: A=15-B, C=B+9, D=B+21

  • Ilikebugs
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Equation Meaning: Sigma Explained

  • Ilikebugs
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High School How to prove this approximation?

  • Kumar8434
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Calculate Area of Triangle ABC

  • mathdad
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Is the perimeter of a right triangle equal to its area? (Part 2)

  • mathdad
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Can Pythagoras' Theorem Prove this Right Triangle Hypotenuse Equation?

  • mathdad
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Insights Using the Fourier Series To Find Some Interesting Sums - Comments

  • Svein
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How can I verify the statement A * B = c/a for quadratic equations?

  • mathdad
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Can I Graph a Semicircle By Hand?

  • mathdad
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How do I use the midpoint formula to find the coordinates of point C?

  • mathdad
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Which point is farther from the origin?

  • mathdad
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Undergrad Geometry: why yaw, pitch, roll in that order?

  • Avichal
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Equation of the Circle (Part 2)

  • mathdad
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Solving the Dilemma: Taking 2 Different Pills Every Day

  • paulmdrdo1
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Math Modeling Struggles? Let's Talk!

  • StormAngelus
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Showcase of 2016 Consecutive Numbers w/ 100 Primes

  • kaliprasad
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How Can You Verify the Sum of Roots in a Quadratic Equation?

  • mathdad
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High School How to compute logarithm with pen and paper?

  • late347
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Undergrad Prime factors of an expression

  • Jehannum
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Undergrad Why are the bins N/2 - N not a mirror image of bins 0 - N/2 in FFT analysis?

  • GhostLoveScore
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Graduate Collaborative Research: Resources, Tools & Protocols

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Parallelogram on graph problem

  • Ilikebugs
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"Hidden Figures" movie about sane mathematicians

  • UsableThought
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Is it Possible to Prove this Trigonometric Inequality?

  • lfdahl
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Motion Problem Using F=Ma and s=ut+1/2xt^2

  • jakan
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Graduate What's your opinion of a Math without Reals?

  • TheDemx27
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What is the multiplier for finding the area of triangle ADG?

  • alextrainer
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What is the missing information to find the value of ‘x’?

  • rebo1984
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High School Is Infinity x 0 Equal to Zero?

  • Kiki
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Can you find the length of ON using Pythagoras and similarity?

  • alextrainer
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Did I Actually Pass My Math Exam?

  • Logical Dog
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