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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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?

  • TheCanadian
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High School Is Order of Operations, PEMDAS Arbitrary?

  • Teabreeze
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High School Factoring algebraic expressions contaning fractions

  • leighflix
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Word problem leading to simple equation

  • NotaMathPerson
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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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Problems leading to quadratic equation

  • NotaMathPerson
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Can You Prove this Trigonometric Inequality Challenge?

  • anemone
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High School Why did they change the sign to be negative?

  • JR Sauerland
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How to Find the Cube Root of a Number?

  • NotaMathPerson
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Integer Challenge: Proving $2A, A+B, C$ integers for $f(x)=Ax^2+Bx+C$

  • kaliprasad
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High School Learning trigonometry from basics

  • awholenumber
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Inequality Challenge: Prove $x^2+y^2+z^2\le xyz+2$ [0,1]

  • anemone
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Translating to algebraic expressions

  • NotaMathPerson
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How would you do this equation?

  • Simon T
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Undergrad Simplifying a fractional factorial with variables

  • hnicholls
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Prove Inequality for Positive Reals a, b, c

  • anemone
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High School Find resultant vector and equilibrant

  • rrosa522
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Word problem: Finding The Length Of A Column Of Marching Soldiers

  • NotaMathPerson
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Expressing a statement into algebraic symbols

  • NotaMathPerson
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Prove Existence of $n$ for Integer $\sqrt{n^3+xn^2+yn+z}$

  • anemone
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Undergrad Determine if an equation describes a conic section

  • Happiness
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Question related to inverse sine functions

  • gsn57iaf
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Solving An Equation With Rational Terms

  • Simon T
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Word Problem: Application Of Linear Equations (Typo In Textbook?)

  • NotaMathPerson
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High School Why can't 0/0 equal 1?

  • Ahmed Jubair
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High School What is the name for an object that cannot be added to?

  • Pjpic
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High School Question about properties of sums and products

  • MAGNIBORO
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Calculating Kinetic Energy of a Block on an Inclined Plane

  • Teh
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High School Transform the system of trigonometric equations

  • Rmax
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Question: How do I say out loud the Callan-Symanzik Equation

  • 1equals1
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Undergrad Can You Define Pure vs. Applied Math?

  • bballwaterboy
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Undergrad Why can't a (5,5,4) solid exist?

  • GeometryIsHARD
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Undergrad Can mathematics disagree with the real world?

  • Tap Banister
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High School What use is there for rationalizing denominator?

  • leighflix
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Order of operations to simplify expressions .

  • rachealfarr
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Simplifying (k + 7/k^2 + 6K + 9) + (k - 5/k^2 - 5k - 24)

  • elsacozine
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Sounds waves and guitar strings

  • Mango12
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Proving F=-constant*(delta y) for delta y < d

  • Mango12
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High School Is there a lemma named for this?

  • swampwiz
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Prove Equilateral Triangle from Cosine Equality

  • anemone
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High School How Many Bottle Caps Does It Take To Win Bingo?

  • thetexan
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What are the Latest Discoveries in Mathematics?

  • Monoxdifly
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Beginner's Verifying Trig Identity

  • courtbits
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Rational function transformation

  • woof123
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High School Couple geometry/trigonometry questions

  • Velcroe
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Master Algebraic Fractions: Step-by-Step Guide with 3+ Sum Examples

  • fordy2707
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How to Expand Algebraic Identities

  • NotaMathPerson
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How to Easily Recall the Four Kinematic Equations?

  • lilkirk
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Graduate How did egyptian mathematical fractions evolve in antiquity?

  • Hamilton080
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Rational Equation: 9/se^2-4 = 4-5s/s-2

  • clotfelterjk
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Undergrad Incentre and circle formed by it

  • prashant singh
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Is $(\log_2(\sqrt{5}+1))^3$ Greater Than $1+\log_2(\sqrt{5}+2)$?

  • anemone
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*Find the sum of the first 17 terms

  • karush
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Find the 18th term in the sequence:

  • karush
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Understanding the restriction on x in arccos(x) = arctan(x)

  • karush
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Solve Quadratic Equation: 3x²+12x+c=0

  • PhantomTechnic
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Help with Geometry of Vectors Questions

  • Guest2
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Find Equation of Point P Moving at Distance 4 from (-2,3)

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High School Arithmetic Series and Geometric Series

  • Biker
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Graduate Regarding the Continous Wavelet Transform 'a' parameter

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Graduate What is the next addend in the reciprocal multifactorial series?

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Undergrad Combining Position and Velocity in PSO: How to Handle Different Units?

  • Mke
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Undergrad Section formula, external ratio

  • prashant singh
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Undergrad Possible webpage title: Can You Solve This Number Grid Puzzle?

  • Mixer
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Undergrad What Is One? A 3 a.m Musing on Measuring the Unmeasurable

  • aravindc
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High School Math Book for All Levels: From Beginner to University

  • kent davidge
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High School Number of concepts of Multiplication and Addition

  • thedy
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Graduate Maximizing Two Functions with Constraints in Phase Covariant Cloning Machine

  • elere
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Finding $g(x)$ for $x\in R \,\, and \,\, x\neq \pm 1$

  • Albert1
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Find Positive Ints Whose Square Ends 444

  • kaliprasad
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Points on a Circle: Proving $m_1m_2m_3m_4=1$

  • kaliprasad
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Undergrad Questions about Vsauce's Banach-Tarski video

  • greypilgrim
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Undergrad Trigonometry - sine waves between objects

  • shawnr
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High School An odd integer series formula?

  • Dennis Plews
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High School Ideal Base for a Number System

  • Isaac0427
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Comparison between two power of numbers

  • anemone
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Undergrad Is There a Time When a Watch's Hands Align?

  • geoffrey159
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High School Are there multiple ways to verify a trig identity?

  • ProfuselyQuarky
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High School "Neighbor fractions" in Gelfand's Algebra

  • xwolfhunter
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Undergrad Can De Moivre's Theorem Simplify Solving Complex Polynomial Equations?

  • iScience
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Solving the Tangram Puzzle Geometrically (No Constructions)

  • squigley5
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Undergrad What is the term for averaged values in segmented distances?

  • serbring
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Equivalent Goldbach proof impossible question.

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Graduate Can Pi be predicted by a neural network?

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High School Is this equation solvable for v?

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Max 3-Digit Prime Divisor of 2000!/(1000!1000!)

  • Albert1
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Finding ? to Make A Multiple of 7, 11, and 13

  • Albert1
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Minimizing Positive Terms in a Sequence with Alternating Signs

  • Albert1
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Undergrad How to write main and sub objective for optimisation

  • Dominik Tugend
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Undergrad Riemann zeta: regularization and universality

  • nomadreid
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Brute force calculation of P(200)

  • Annoying Twit
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Why is Math the Secret to Unlocking PF's Greatness?

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