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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Undergrad Normalized basis when taking inner product
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MHB Troubleshooting (b), (c) & (e): Seeking Assistance
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Solving a Mathematical Puzzle: Ways to Fill an Odiosis Board
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Undergrad Why Can't x/(x+1)^2 Be Split Like x/((x+1)(x+2))?
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MHB Is $\underline{k} = \langle 0,0,1 \rangle$ by Definition in Vector Notation?
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MHB A center of mass determined triangle: Find the angles of the triangle P_1P_2P_3
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MHB Help Needed: I'm Stuck on Steps and Not Sure If They're Correct
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MHB Angle between line and the axis
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MHB Explaining the Absence of Real Solutions for |x + 3| = -6
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MHB Find the Range of a Rational Function.
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MHB What is the Domain of the Function t^(-1) + 2t^(-2)?
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MHB How Do You Determine the Range of the Function y = 2x/(x - 1) Through Graphing?
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MHB How to Verify a Radical Equation Algebraically?
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MHB How can a radical equation be verified algebraically without a calculator?
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MHB Algebraic Verification of Radical Equations: Solving Without a Calculator
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MHB How Much Should Art Invest for an Annuity of 8,000 for Three Years?
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MHB Jumbo Burrito Cost Comparison: A System of Equations in Two Variables?
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MHB How long will it take for the jets to be 9128 miles apart?
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MHB Solve $130,000 25-yr Mortgage at 4.2%: #8b Unpaid Balance & Interest Paid
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MHB How much did Mark save if Carlos saved a total of 11.40 more than Mark?
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Undergrad Uncovering the 10 Classes of Ratios in Greek Mathematics
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MHB How many glasses total are there?
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High School Googol and number naming scheme (Was: Just for fun)
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Undergrad Trying to get an explicit function(ish)
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High School Oscillations in a driven spring
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MHB What is this? (a subscripted number)
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MHB Probability of Keeper Fending Off Penalty Kicks 3/5 Times
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MHB Finding Points of Intersection for Trigonometric Functions
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Undergrad Doubling a Cube: Can 3D Geometry Help?
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MHB When the capacitor have 94% of its final voltage.
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MHB Describing the resulting current
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Undergrad Fourier series of Dirac comb, complex VS real approaches
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MHB What is the Result of Plugging g(x) Into f(x)?
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MHB Evaluate Trig Expressions....Part 2
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High School How to "prove" something in math?
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MHB Where is the Vertical Asymptote of f(x) = (5 - x^2)/(x - 3)?
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MHB What are the steps to finding an oblique asymptote for a rational function?
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MHB What Are the Steps to Find the Horizontal Asymptote of f(x) = (x^2 - 9)/(x - 3)?
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MHB Evaluating Trigonometric Expressions
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MHB Which angle has a larger cosine value?
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MHB What is the reference angle for 60° and -60°?
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MHB What is the reference number given -5π/6?
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MHB Evaluate Trig Expressions....Part 1
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MHB Effective Rate of Interest
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High School Exponential Growth: Modeling growth in months vs years
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High School Math Jokes: 1-1=0, but 2=0? Impossible!
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MHB What are the steps for finding asymptotes of rational functions?
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Undergrad What is the symbol for "not necessarily imply"
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MHB Solve the equation cos^8θ+sin^8θ−2(1−cos^2θsin^2θ)^2+1=0
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Undergrad Intuitive understanding of Euler's identity?
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Undergrad Euler, De Moivre and a printing error
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MHB L2:?Kirchhoff's Rules: Solve for R4 & V1,V2
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MHB Why use point-slope form for linear equations?
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MHB [ASK] Determine its velocity and direction after √(3)/2 seconds
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MHB Solving Linear Equations d= Lh/R1+R2 for L
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MHB How can the given equation be verified without using a calculator?
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Undergrad Rational powers of irrational numbers
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MHB [ASK] How long must he wait until the ball fall to the ground if g = 10m/s^2
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MHB Calculating Elevation Angle to Hit Target at 100 m and 10 m
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High School Is infinity truly infinite if it has something else in it?
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MHB Can You Name 9 Important Precalculus Topics for a Strong Foundation in Calculus?
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MHB Finding the Equation of a Line with Point-Slope Formula
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MHB Approximating Trig Values using the Unit Circle
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MHB Equation to find an unknown point on a graph
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Vector Notation in Nolting Theoretical Physics 1
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MHB What Functions Satisfy These Specific Recursive Conditions?
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MHB What is the rate for getting your paycheck early from a payday lender?
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MHB Evaluate sin 6 without using a calculator?
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MHB Vertical / Horizontal Displacements
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MHB What is the population percentage of City A compared to City B?
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High School Absolute Value Inequality, |x|>|x-1|....where's my mistake?
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MHB Prove Polynomial Congruence $(x+y)^n \equiv x^n + y^n$ (mod $p$)
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High School Quotient Limit Law: Find the Value of the Limit
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MHB What's the difference in resistance between A and B vs A and C?
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Undergrad What is the meaning of dx and how does it relate to dy/dx?
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MHB How to Determine the Reflection of a Parabola by a Given Line?
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High School Secondary Upper and Lower Bound QUESTION
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High School Basic Graphing Rules: Learn How to Graph Properly
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Undergrad Why do we use ∂ in partial differentiation for multiple variables?
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High School Why Does Vqp Need to be Tangential to Vq in Order for Q to Get Closest to P?
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MHB Why is the book's answer for rationalizing the denominator x^(3/2)?
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MHB "Getting a personal loan from a bank" real life math problem - need a formula
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MHB How Can I Evaluate Trig Functions Without a Calculator?
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MHB How can I determine the biggest trig value without a calculator?
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MHB Rationalize Numerator & Denominator
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MHB Can Two Numbers Satisfy These Exponential Conditions?
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Undergrad Clarifying a corollary about Quadratic Forms
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MHB Angular and Linear Speed....Part 2
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MHB Big Denominator = Small Fraction
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MHB Angular and Linear Speed....Part 1
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Plot compound parabolic concentrator in Excel
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High School Did President Garfield really come up with an alternate proof?
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MHB What is the maximum area of the circular sector with a perimeter of 12 cm?
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MHB Angular Speed of Smaller Wheel
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MHB Angular Speed of Smaller Wheel
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Undergrad How High Must You Be to See 1° of Earth's Curvature?
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MHB Prove Area of Equilateral Triangle
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MHB Can you help me with angular and linear speed applications in precalculus?
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MHB Is FOIL used to multiply radicals in sqrt{x - 3} • sqrt{x}?
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