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High School Learning Math from scratch. Need Help
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MHB How to Evaluate This Interesting Expression?
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Undergrad Is this proof of the least common multiple theorem in number theory valid?
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Undergrad Calculating the Surface Area of a Sphere: How Does it Differ?
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MHB Clarifying some rules on solving quadratic equation
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Undergrad Is it possible for an ellipse to have only one focus?
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Graduate Has anything similar to the Riemann hypothesis ever solved
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MHB Simplifying an expression with exponents
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MHB Combined Buoyancy and Dynamics of Moving Mechanical Systems
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Undergrad Proof of double angle formulas using Euler's equation
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MHB Can you solve this right triangle puzzle with a unique angle ratio?
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MHB Prove Inequality Problem for Real Numbers $a, b, c$ with $a + b + c = 1$
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MHB Formula for calculating DPS (damage per second)
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Undergrad Multivariable function that is injective?
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Undergrad Transformation needed to fit three conditions
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MHB Evaluate Quotient: $ab+cd \over ad+bc$
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MHB How Do You Calculate Loss Percentage in a Quadratic Equation Problem?
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Undergrad What is *not* a Vector Function?
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Undergrad Proving an inequality from an equation
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Graduate Is this a valid physical analogy for the Riemann Hypothesis?
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Undergrad Math to understand Monstrous Moonshine?
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MHB What is the ratio of sin 5x to sin x in this Trigonometric Challenge?
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MHB Evaluate Fraction: Simplify $\frac {x^2 + 1 - 1}{x^2 + 1}$
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MHB Proving the Relation between $a,\,b,\,c$ and $x,\,y,\z$
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High School What are the foci of an ellipse?
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Undergrad Can an envelope curve cut its member curve twice?
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High School Very simple Trig question about adjacent sides
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MHB Inverse variation or direct or neither?
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MHB What Is the Fastest Method to Solve This Complex Fraction Equation?
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High School Dividing the jewel maker's diamonds -Riddle (Easy)
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MHB What is the value of the floor function challenge?
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High School Solving absolute value equation
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High School Unraveling the Mysteries of Unsolved Geometry Problems
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MHB Find Real Solutions: Solving $\sqrt{4a-b^2}=\sqrt{b+2}+\sqrt{4a^2+b}$
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Undergrad Basel problem, primes and π²/6
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MHB Find the ratio of lines in a circle
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MHB How can we prove the inequality challenge for positive real numbers?
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MHB Help with a Fractional Equation
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Undergrad Question About Long Division of Polynomials
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High School How can I perform decimal computation by hand?
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Undergrad Sqrt(a) + sqrt(b) = r, can r be whole?
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High School Finding the first 40 positive odd integers
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MHB Palindromic Primes: Find A from 1000-2000
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MHB Equation for Finding Solutions of x and y
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MHB How can I divide a polynomial by (x+k) using synthetic division?
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High School How many rings can you guess? -Riddle
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MHB My First Algebra Question: Associative Property
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Undergrad Expression, Terms, Factors, Coefficients, Mono/Bi/Poly HELP
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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.
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High School My combination theorem : square
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Undergrad Calculating Headwind Component for Trigonometric Wind Triangle Problem
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Undergrad What is the proof for 1+4+9+16+....=0?
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High School Discovering Patterns in Pi: Is It Possible?
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MHB Throwing in Towel: Finding an LCD for 186 and 300
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MHB Solving for $X$: Find $X$ When $X=Y^2$
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Undergrad What is the opposite of epsilon
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MHB How Can These Trigonometric Equations Be Solved?
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MHB How to Prove the IMO Inequality Challenge for Positive Reals?
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MHB Surjectivity of x²+3 for Real Numbers: Testing for Surjectivity
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Undergrad Turning radius of curved plane on an inclined plane
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MHB Algebra word problem: finding the distance
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Interview with a Mathematical Physicist: John Baez Part 2 - Comments
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Undergrad Solve for the offset of two sin waves
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High School How is it that mathematics describe reality so well?
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Undergrad Is this condition for infinite roots wrong?
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MHB Comparison between two numbers
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MHB What is the Cost of One Jump Ring in a $8 Pack of 1000?
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Graduate Function which measures "error"
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High School In trigonometry, what is the period of a wave?
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MHB Word problem: distance and profit
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MHB Solve System of Equations: 4x^2+25y^2+9z^2-10xy-15yz-6xz=0
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MHB Word problem: distance traveled
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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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MHB What is the justification for A being a scale drawing of B and an enlargement?
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MHB Word problem : income tax and mixture
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MHB Solve Revenue Problem - Get Expert Help Now
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MHB Rational Root of $ax^3+bx+c=0$ is Product of 2 Rational Roots
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High School How Do Theta, Opposite Side, and Hypotenuse Relate in Trigonometry?
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Undergrad When is a quadratic function more efficient than a linear function?
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MHB Solve Number Theory Problem to Find Time for Express Bus
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MHB How many 10-digit numbers can be formed with product of digits equal to 2^{27}?
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High School How to Read the Index of a Calculus Textbook?
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MHB Solve Work Rate Problem: 6 Men Colouring 36m Cloth in x Days
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High School What is the process for finding 2y = x + 2 in an inverse function?
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Undergrad What is the purpose of this symbol?
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High School Is Order of Operations, PEMDAS Arbitrary?
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High School Factoring algebraic expressions contaning fractions
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MHB Word problem leading to simple equation
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Undergrad Two integers and thus their squares have no common factors
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Undergrad Graph Theory: (proof)conditions for Euler Circuit in Digraph
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High School Making "c" the Subject of a=bc(d)^c
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Graduate Challenge: Submit Extremely Difficult Math Problems
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MHB Problems leading to quadratic equation
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MHB Can You Prove this Trigonometric Inequality Challenge?
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