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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Undergrad Numerical sign problem software?
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MHB Trig Identity Theory: Show $\tan\left({\theta}\right)=\frac{q-p}{2\sqrt{qp}}$
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MHB What Was John's Salary After Giving His Mother 55%?
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MHB How much is the bicycle worth?
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Undergrad ((-8)^2)^(1/3) <> (-8)^(2/3) <> (-8)^(1/3))^2
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MHB Sum of an Infinite Arithmetic Series
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Undergrad How to solve for X in engineering economy problems involving annuities?
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MHB Proving inequality: Can we show n^n * (n+1)/2)^2n ≥ (n+1)/2)^3?
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Solve Einstein's Five Houses Riddle: My Experience
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High School Why doesn't x^2+1 has no zeroes
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Undergrad How many ways can you arrange 128 tennis balls
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Undergrad Is this statement for proving inequalities true?
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High School Create Concentric Circles with Equal Distances
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MHB Graph Function: What Does It Mean?
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MHB Which simplifying method should be used to simplify 2x^2y^2 times 5xy^4?
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Undergrad Why a(pt=proportional to) pt b and a pt c implies a pt bc?
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Undergrad Can the Lever Rule be Modified for a Three-Component Problem?
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Undergrad A googolplex expressed in factorial form?
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Undergrad A few more questions about fixed point iteration ....?
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Undergrad How do proportional relationships derive physics equations?
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High School Definition of a polynomial? and degree? integral and ration
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Undergrad Why Do Battleship Shells Travel Farther Than Rifle Bullets?
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MHB Can You Prove $\sin 1+\sin 2+\sin 3+\cdots+\sin n<2$?
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Undergrad Tower of exponents solution approach unique to exponents?
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Undergrad Finite geometric series formula derivation? why r*S?
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MHB Find Minimum of $(a+b)(b+c)$ | Proof Provided
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MHB Ratio of fundamental frequencies
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MHB Real Solutions for 4x^2-40x+51=0 and 4x^2-40[x]+51=0
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Graduate Euler Formula: Understanding (4.25) to (4.26)
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MHB How to Simplify f(3a-4) for the Function f(x)=-4x+5?
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More math/science prodigies in the future?
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Undergrad What are some engaging mathematics topics for a STEM Fair presentation?
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MHB Working with time and dropping from a specified height
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MHB Line of intersection between two parallel planes?
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Undergrad Solve 3 Degree Polynomials - No Formula?
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MHB Least Possible Value of a+b: 11 & 13 Divisibility
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High School Factorial Q: How to Get (n+1)!
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High School Solve for x: Trigonometry Equation
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MHB Divide Polynomials: (-2z^3-z+z^2+1) by (z+1)
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High School Mathematical meaning of 'as many as'
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Undergrad How to find cases of overlap/not in overlap , mathematically
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MHB Is $\gcd(n, n+2) = 1$ or $2$ for any integer $n$?
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MHB Evaluating Complex Equation without a Calculator
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Undergrad Can the Infinite Sum of Natural Numbers Really Equal -1/12?
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High School Are You Struggling to Remember Basic Math Concepts?
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Graduate Seeking intuitive and linking to math for Quasi Newton opt
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Undergrad Solutions for a quadratic system of equations
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MHB Can a Triangle Be Divided Into 205 Congruent Triangles?
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Where to post/submit math cartoons?
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Undergrad How long for a computer to write out a Googolplex
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MHB Inequality challenge for positive real numbers
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MHB What is the Greatest Integer When Evaluating a Complex Fraction?
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Graduate Proving inequalities with logarithm
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MHB Starting with center of thrust to find amount of force on each point?
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MHB Determine positive integer solutions
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High School History of Mathematical Symbols
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MHB Proving Inequality for Positive Real Numbers
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2(5) − cot [4 arctan 0.2 + (i/2) ln i] − 1
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High School How Sin(90° + θ) =sin θ of triangle P'OM'
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What Is the Shape of This Lamp?
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MHB Best Outcome for Personal Finances using Credit Card Math Help
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Undergrad How Did GIMPS Discover the New Largest Prime Number in 2016?
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MHB What is the significance of the recent discovery of the largest prime number?
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Undergrad A check: shortest distance from point to line
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MHB What are the dimensions of the shapes in this tangram problem?
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MHB Solve for frequency & angle in dispersion equation
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MHB Prove the sum of a² and d² is equal the sum of b² and c².
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Undergrad What main branches of mathematics are there?
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MHB Using Substitution to Solve Cubic Equations
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Undergrad Silly theoretical area question
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MHB Proving $a^2-3a-19$ is Not Divisible by 289
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MHB How Do You Calculate the Entry Velocity of a Ball into a Basketball Hoop?
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MHB Force of Friction: 0.5kg Ball & 0.381m Net
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MHB Solve Parallelogram: Lengths X & Y, Angle Z, A=15in, B=20.5in
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Undergrad Pulling a negative out of a square root
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MHB Steps to Success: A Non-Business Math Student's Guide
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MHB Angular momentum and a basketball
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High School Solving 'Hundepuzzle' with High School Maths Only
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MHB Solve Exponent Questions: (2^2015)*(5^2019)
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Undergrad Bin Packing Problem Variation with Restricted Bins & Items
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MHB *Simultaneous equation 4 variables
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High School Representation of (x-7) and (x+1)
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High School What Is b^2-4ac? Quadratic Formula Explained
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Undergrad Solve for a constant in an equation
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Undergrad How to Prove an Inverse Function Using Equating Square Roots?
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MHB Prove the sum is less than 2016
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MHB Calculate the sides of a triangle knowing its area, perimeter and angle A.
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Undergrad Greatest common factor with exponents of first input
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Undergrad Brainstorm and confusion of concepts
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Undergrad What is the connection between Ramanujan and the value of infinity?
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Who disliked/was bad at Math in High School?
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Graduate How Can the Sum of All Natural Numbers Equal -1/12?
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MHB Can $\sqrt{8}^{\sqrt{7}}$ Ever Be Greater Than $\sqrt{7}^{\sqrt{8}}$?
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High School How can i solve joint proportion?
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Undergrad Resolve for C: A[(B+C)^D-C^D]=E
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MHB Help with Non-Triangle Proof Needed
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Insights The Millennium Prize Problems: Part I - Comments
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Undergrad Lifting a square tile by one of its corners
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