General Math Forum

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Graduate Can All Subnumbers of a Number Be Prime?

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Undergrad Function for line segment configuration between dots

  • Labyrinth
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Solve $(1+x^2)(1+x^3)(1+x^5)=8x^5$: Real Solutions

  • anemone
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Undergrad Hyperbola: Why Two Branches Facing Opposite Directions?

  • parshyaa
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Simplifying a square root expression

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Graduate Challenge: splitting an angle into three equal parts

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What is the value of s in the equation 1/2 + 2/5s = s - 3/4?

  • EngineerJay
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Simplify thisIs My Expression Simplification Correct?

  • tmt1
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High School Smallest number whose sin(x) in radian and degrees is equal?

  • Phys12
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Derive a Generalised Formula for c-d with Respect to θ

  • mfaisal
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Partial Fraction Simplification

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Undergrad Find the square root of (-2-3)^2?

  • parshyaa
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High School What Does Time Squared Really Mean in Physics?

  • marioisaac
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Undergrad Where Should the Bridges be Built to Minimize Road Length?

  • Andreas C
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High School Learning Math from scratch. Need Help

  • FishBowl44
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How to Evaluate This Interesting Expression?

  • anemone
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Undergrad Is this proof of the least common multiple theorem in number theory valid?

  • River Robles
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Undergrad Calculating the Surface Area of a Sphere: How Does it Differ?

  • AyoubEd
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Solution to Trigonometric System

  • anemone
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Clarifying some rules on solving quadratic equation

  • NotaMathPerson
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Undergrad Is it possible for an ellipse to have only one focus?

  • parshyaa
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Graduate Has anything similar to the Riemann hypothesis ever solved

  • mustang19
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Simplifying an expression with exponents

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Combined Buoyancy and Dynamics of Moving Mechanical Systems

  • shoutie1980
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Undergrad Proof of double angle formulas using Euler's equation

  • SamRoss
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Can you solve this right triangle puzzle with a unique angle ratio?

  • Wilmer
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Prove Inequality Problem for Real Numbers $a, b, c$ with $a + b + c = 1$

  • anemone
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Formula for calculating DPS (damage per second)

  • El Demente
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Undergrad Multivariable function that is injective?

  • NotASmurf
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Undergrad Transformation needed to fit three conditions

  • nomadreid
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Evaluate Quotient: $ab+cd \over ad+bc$

  • anemone
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How Do You Calculate Loss Percentage in a Quadratic Equation Problem?

  • NotaMathPerson
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Undergrad What is *not* a Vector Function?

  • nweissma
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Undergrad Proving an inequality from an equation

  • Happiness
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Graduate Is this a valid physical analogy for the Riemann Hypothesis?

  • mustang19
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Undergrad Math to understand Monstrous Moonshine?

  • CuriousLearner
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What is the ratio of sin 5x to sin x in this Trigonometric Challenge?

  • anemone
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Evaluate Fraction: Simplify $\frac {x^2 + 1 - 1}{x^2 + 1}$

  • tmt1
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Proving the Relation between $a,\,b,\,c$ and $x,\,y,\z$

  • anemone
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High School What are the foci of an ellipse?

  • avito009
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Undergrad Can an envelope curve cut its member curve twice?

  • Happiness
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High School Very simple Trig question about adjacent sides

  • Liam C
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Inverse variation or direct or neither?

  • woof123
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What Is the Fastest Method to Solve This Complex Fraction Equation?

  • NotaMathPerson
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High School Dividing the jewel maker's diamonds -Riddle (Easy)

  • Andreas C
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What is the value of the floor function challenge?

  • anemone
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High School Solving absolute value equation

  • Mr Davis 97
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High School Unraveling the Mysteries of Unsolved Geometry Problems

  • Einstein's Cat
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Find Real Solutions: Solving $\sqrt{4a-b^2}=\sqrt{b+2}+\sqrt{4a^2+b}$

  • anemone
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Undergrad Basel problem, primes and π²/6

  • Borek
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Find the ratio of lines in a circle

  • mitaka90
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How can we prove the inequality challenge for positive real numbers?

  • anemone
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Converting 5/9 to decimal in fraction equation with F=77

  • Duckfan
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Undergrad Question About Long Division of Polynomials

  • kyphysics
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High School How can I perform decimal computation by hand?

  • Mr Davis 97
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Undergrad Sqrt(a) + sqrt(b) = r, can r be whole?

  • johann1301h
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High School Finding the first 40 positive odd integers

  • Mr Davis 97
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Palindromic Primes: Find A from 1000-2000

  • Albert1
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Equation for Finding Solutions of x and y

  • Albert1
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How can I divide a polynomial by (x+k) using synthetic division?

  • markosheehan
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High School How many rings can you guess? -Riddle

  • Andreas C
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My First Algebra Question: Associative Property

  • Duckfan
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Undergrad What are monomials, binomials, and polynomials?

  • kyphysics
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Undergrad Prove slant surface of a cone is always a circular sector

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High School How to find out various sine values from its graph.

  • Phys12
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High School My combination theorem : square

  • fatay
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Undergrad Calculating Headwind Component for Trigonometric Wind Triangle Problem

  • Cristiano
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Undergrad How do you prove the sum of squares 1+4+9+16+... equals 0?

  • Qemikal
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High School Discovering Patterns in Pi: Is It Possible?

  • thetexan
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Throwing in Towel: Finding an LCD for 186 and 300

  • Duckfan
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Solving for $X$: Find $X$ When $X=Y^2$

  • Albert1
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Undergrad What is the opposite of epsilon

  • Pjpic
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How Can These Trigonometric Equations Be Solved?

  • matyw
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How to Prove the IMO Inequality Challenge for Positive Reals?

  • anemone
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Surjectivity of x²+3 for Real Numbers: Testing for Surjectivity

  • markosheehan
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Undergrad Turning radius of curved plane on an inclined plane

  • karen_lorr
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Algebra word problem: finding the distance

  • NotaMathPerson
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Interview with a Mathematical Physicist: John Baez Part 2 - Comments

  • john baez
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Undergrad Solve for the offset of two sin waves

  • NotASmurf
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High School How is it that mathematics describe reality so well?

  • raphalbatros
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Undergrad Is this condition for infinite roots wrong?

  • vopros217
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Compare 2^2016 and 3^2017·7^604

  • anemone
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What is the Cost of One Jump Ring in a $8 Pack of 1000?

  • Enoonmai
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Graduate Function which measures "error"

  • hunt_mat
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High School In trigonometry, what is the period of a wave?

  • awholenumber
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Word problem: distance and profit

  • NotaMathPerson
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Solve System of Equations: 4x^2+25y^2+9z^2-10xy-15yz-6xz=0

  • kaliprasad
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Word problem: distance traveled

  • NotaMathPerson
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Undergrad I feel like I worry more than necessary.

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Graduate The factorial of a rational number, the gamma function not used

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Word problem : income tax and mixture

  • NotaMathPerson
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Setting up a revenue equation without a given quantity

  • NotaMathPerson
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Rational Root of $ax^3+bx+c=0$ is Product of 2 Rational Roots

  • kaliprasad
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High School How Do Theta, Opposite Side, and Hypotenuse Relate in Trigonometry?

  • awholenumber
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Undergrad When is a quadratic function more efficient than a linear function?

  • quicksilver123
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Solve Number Theory Problem to Find Time for Express Bus

  • Marcelo Arevalo
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How many 10-digit numbers can be formed with product of digits equal to 2^{27}?

  • Marcelo Arevalo
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High School How to Read the Index of a Calculus Textbook?

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