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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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MHB How to Solve Angle Equivalence in Cyclic Quadrilaterals?
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Undergrad Fibonacci Series and Golden Ratio Explained
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Undergrad Solving Equations of the Parabola
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MHB Construct a pair of simultaneous equations
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MHB Find the Solution to $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=23$: x+$\frac{1}{x}$
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High School How to pronounce the "=" sign in the following situations?
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MHB Ratio of the area of triangles
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MHB Using the given information , find the value of x
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High School Best fit curve associated with the combination formula
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High School Explanation for increase of degree of equation
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High School Forgotten correct method of basic arithmetic (subtraction)
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MHB Trigonometric Identity: Tan^2-Sin^2 = Sin^2 Cos^2
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Insights General Brachistochrone Problem - Comments
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MHB Finding the Area of a shaded region (two shapes)
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MHB Right-Angled Triangle Inequality
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MHB What is a concave function and how is it determined?
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MHB Analytic Geometry: Confused on How to Solve Problem
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High School How well do you know the multiplication table?
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MHB Proof: polynomial with integer solutions
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MHB Prove: Positive Integer n Sum Equation
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Undergrad Simultaneous Solution for Two Modular Equations with Known Integers
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MHB Find Remainder of $40^{110}$ and $3^{1000}$ Divided by 37 and 26
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MHB Home work help: proving a trigonometric identity
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High School Questions about equation roots
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MHB Write down the equation of the function corresponding to the graph
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High School Joystick Geometry: Making a User Control for Opacities
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Undergrad Is this a correct way to describe number sets?
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Undergrad Can the sum of exponentials in this expression be simplified?
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High School Understanding the Circumference of a Circle: A Comparison of 2π and 2πr
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MHB Write an inequality and solve for the maximum possible value of n
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MHB How to write the quadratic function.
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Undergrad Composite Number Test: Find Factors w/ Quadratic Equations
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MHB Show that AN=1 cm using the knowledge of equiangular triangles.
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High School Proof of a lemma of BÉZOUT’S THEOREM
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MHB $gcd(2002+2,2002^2+2,\dots,2002^{2002}+2)$
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MHB Graph Equation: x-|x|=y-|y| - Seeking Help
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MHB How to Factorize x^2-y^2-x+y for Solving Polynomial Equations
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MHB Which of the following are equal to this identity?
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Undergrad How to find if a quadratic expression is a perfect square
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Undergrad Proof Using Rearrangement Inequality
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MHB Find a & b for all real values of x
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MHB Geometry: proving two angles are equal
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MHB Binomial Expansion - Fractional Powers
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MHB Two problems: linear distance and directed graph
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MHB Find n in Perfect Square
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High School Some trouble understanding this basic inequality proof
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Insights Omissions in Mathematics Education: Gauge Integration - Comments
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High School Binomial Expansion with Negative/Rational Powers
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High School Reduce Math in Formula Algebraically: BestCost
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High School Solving Square Root & Quadratic Equations
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MHB Considering the expansion , Find the value
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Undergrad Understanding Double Negatives in Algebraic Expressions
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Graduate Cure Your Problem Solving Illness: Learn Simple Solutions
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Undergrad How to Construct a 1 Degree Arc Using a Given 19 Degree Arc?
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MHB Show that is the square of an integer
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MHB Find the value of x using the knowledge of equiangular triangles.
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MHB Lowest Positive $p$: Solving $\cos(p\sin \, x) = \sin (p\cos\, x)$
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MHB Solving the Equation cos (x)=-0.8
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MHB Disc Rotation: Mass m & Radius r Down Slope of tan^-1 3/4
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MHB Can an algebraic expression be made here.
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MHB Algebraic equation problem, rectangular flower bed
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MHB How Do You Solve This Geometric Progression Problem?
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MHB Stack Height of 1 Million 1-Dollar Bills: ~33 Yards
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Undergrad How do you move floors and ceilings in discrete math?
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MHB Algebra.... Answer should be 0?
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Are you a mathematician from one of these 24 scientific families?
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MHB A problem on arithmetic progressions.
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Undergrad The concept of 'unknowns' in equations
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MHB Inequality Challenge: Prove 3x2y2+x2z2+y2z2 ≤ 3
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MHB Width of a rectangular frame in terms of x.
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MHB Solving for x in $\frac{6x}{150}$ - $\frac{5x}{150}$ = 1
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MHB Two elementary algebra problems
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MHB How Do You Calculate Miles Per Gallon?
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High School Circles -- transform degrees in minute
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MHB Find the only value of N which satisfies all of the following
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MHB Moment of Inertia: Disc+Point Mass | Help Needed
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MHB What is the minimal number satisfying this inequality?
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MHB Bob's Savings: Solving the Unknown Value Problem
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MHB Find the Solutions of a Quadratic Equation Using the Quadratic Formula
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MHB Complementary & Supplementary Angles
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MHB Finding the Measures of Angles in a Linear Pair
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MHB From a sketch to the compass ; Geometric construction
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High School Deriving law of sines from cross product
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MHB Finding m<2 When m<1 & m<2 are Given
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Undergrad How to do division in modulus mode ?
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MHB Show that X satisfies the equation
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MHB Determine if x = -2 is a solution to the equation 2x – 2 = 3x
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MHB Why Do Physics Equations Confuse Me So Much?
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MHB Find and approximate value square root of 3 using the roots of the graph.
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MHB Solve the following equations for a
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Undergrad Is Mathematics Inherent in Nature or a Human Invention?
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MHB Show that angle AXC=angle ACB; geometric construction
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MHB Understanding Complex Geometric Sequences: A Revision Question
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MHB Help finding length of perpendiculars in a box of known dimension
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MHB What are the values of x for f(x) = g(x)?
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MHB Prove Moment of Inertia of Annulus w/ Radii 3m & 1m: 5m
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