General Math Forum

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Why study writing integers as sums of two squares

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Electric Field of Thick Infinite Sheet of Charge

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How can we find the decrypted message?

  • mathmari
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Finding positive integer triples satisfying a/b + b/(c+1) + c/a = 5/2

  • anemone
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How does the Pohlig-Hellman algorithm work?

  • mathmari
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Simplifying Complicated Concepts: Explained with Examples

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Find all three-digit integers.

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Undergrad Sum of Two Squares: Intro to Number Theory

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Graduate For How Large an 'n' can the Carmichael Function of n be 2?

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Undergrad Isolating a variable from nested logarithms

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How to simplify a diabolical expression involving radicals

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Graduate Isosceles triangle in information theory

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News James Stewart's house is for sale

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High School Terms in a geometric mean equation

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Graduate How are Fourier Series and Fourier transform are related?

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Graduate Condition for Power Diophantine Equation

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Graduate False Calculus: A Mathematical Paradox

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Cooking time formula and exponent simplification help

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High School How accurate is pythagorean theorem?

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High School How accurate is the square root of a number?

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Undergrad Hyperbola Transformations in Clapeyron-Mendeleev Coordinates

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Undergrad How was the Sine function programmed? The actual equation?

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Weird ratio issue (multiple time flows between fictional realms)

  • G.K. Masterson
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Undergrad Parameterization of Sum of Squares

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Undergrad Proof of irrationality of sqrt(2)

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How to Solve Trigonometric Equation sin2x = sqrt(2)/2 Using Algebra?

  • manish00333
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Graduate Is there any object or something 'antimathematical'

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Very basic binary/number systems questions?

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Can Ricky's Guests Turn the Tables? - June 5

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Graduate Sum formula for the modified Bessel function

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Graduate Area of trapezoid formed by slicing a cylinder

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Solving 7x=210: Must x be a Multiple of 12?

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Undergrad Interesting 8x8 chess board counting problem

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High School Solving Inequalities: How Do I Determine the Correct Answer?

  • member 529879
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Undergrad Why Do Physicists Use 'Per' When Multiplying Units?

  • Xavier692912
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Teaching LCM with real-world examples to motivate students

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What is the origin of action at a distance forces?

  • mathmari
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High School Triangle side and angle relation with sine

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The Theory of Modules and Number Theory

  • Math Amateur
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Solving for x: Four Positive Real Numbers

  • anemone
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Deciphering a cipher using binary tree pre-order and in-order traversals

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Logic Puzzle: Where is the koala?

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High School Short method for computing this?

  • mohamed el teir
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Find Positive Square Root of 30

  • xclusivzik
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How do I find the p-adic expansion of 1/2 in Q₃?

  • evinda
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Prove y is less than or equal to z

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Can this system of equations be solved in real numbers?

  • anemone
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High School Order of evaluating an a fraction's components - 0/0

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Find Area of Similar Polygons (in Terms of n)

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What is the sum of polynomial zeros?

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Adding numbers with exponents (confusion)

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Graduate How Does a Fixed Point Theorem Explain Convergence in Iterative Methods?

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High School Can a Line Be Parallel to Itself?

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Find an integer most close to A

  • Albert1
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What are the values of A and B for the given trigonometric expressions?

  • Albert1
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Solve for Theta: Equilibrium of a Particle

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High School Solving Work Problems: Algebra Techniques for Jennifer and John

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What is the Remainder When \(121^{103}\) is Divided by 101?

  • maxkor
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High School Solve Exponents Question: 333333/33 Remainder Value

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High School Angle Elevation of King's Chamber in Pyramid: Get Answer Here

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Solving a system of two trigonometric equations for W and θ

  • Drain Brain
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Two players removing 1-5 pebbles from 100: who wins with optimal play?

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Equilibrium Problem: Fbd > Fbc?

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Graduate Is signal reconstruction possible using phase/magnitude only

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Proving $m+n=xy$ Using Positive Real Numbers

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Undergrad Triangles which are on the same base and in the same paralle

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System of Equations: Solving Rates of Planes 600 Miles Apart

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Who are mathematicians? Do they struggle with memory and concentration?

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High School How Do I Solve for Sin(x)=0 and Find Multiple Solutions?

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Daily joke questions series

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Undergrad Converting a unit vector from cartesian to cylindrical

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Undergrad Essential algebra topics to review before learning calculus

  • Yawzheek
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High School Math podcasts for someone starting college calculus

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Solving √(x²+16) = x+(n+½)λ for x

  • Bonhovis
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Undergrad Proving combination is a natural number by induction

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High School Opposite force vectors: A - B = 0 or A = -B?

  • ViolentCorpse
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Solve Problem of Relative Movement: 52.5° South of West

  • leprofece
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Graduate How to compute phase of the signal?

  • ramdas
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Graduate "In Mathematics, Mistakes Aren’t What They Used To Be"

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Undergrad Explanation of this popular t-shirt equation

  • Niaboc67
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NAP Yr 9 Example Test: Numeracy Q28 - 47.5 cm?

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Undergrad Can one use an irrational number as a base?

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High School How many extra doughnuts to finish the box by Wednesday?

  • julian
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How to Graph a Linear Function

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Prime Powers: Finding $a$ for $a^8+a+1$

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How to find smallest prime factor?

  • highschoolmath
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Prove $x=-y$: A Math Challenge

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Word Problem: Songs Downloaded

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High School Convert 50ml Honey Volume to Meters

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What is the slope and intercept in slope-intercept form?

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Find exact values of cos θ, csc θ, and tan θ from point (−3,2)

  • sphrrson
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High School Stumped by (simple) geometry problem

  • dextercioby
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Deriving Formula for Magnetic Torque on Semicircular Loop

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According to Buckingham Theorem the rank of A should be 2

  • evinda
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Undergrad Audio resources for learning calculus and differential equations

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Undergrad Euler's Formula Contradiction?

  • TheDemx27
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Why does a box tip over when the normal force is at distance x > b/2?

  • Drain Brain
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High School Can an isosceles triangle have 3 equal angles?

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