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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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Undergrad How was the Sine function programmed? The actual equation?
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Undergrad Proof of irrationality of sqrt(2)
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MHB How to Solve Trigonometric Equation sin2x = sqrt(2)/2 Using Algebra?
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MHB Very basic binary/number systems questions?
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MHB 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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MHB Solving 7x=210: Must x be a Multiple of 12?
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High School Solving Inequalities: How Do I Determine the Correct Answer?
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Undergrad Why Do Physicists Use 'Per' When Multiplying Units?
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MHB How Can Real-Life Scenarios Help Understand the Lowest Common Multiple?
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MHB What is the origin of action at a distance forces?
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High School Need help with a triangle's length side/ angle relation.
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MHB The Theory of Modules and Number Theory
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MHB Solving for x: Four Positive Real Numbers
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MHB Solve Bob's Granny's Old Cipher Mystery
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MHB Logic Puzzle: Where is the koala?
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High School Short method for computing this?
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MHB Find Positive Square Root of 30
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MHB P-adic Expansion: Find $\frac{1}{2}$ in $\mathbb{Q}_3$
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MHB Prove y is less than or equal to z
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MHB Can this system of equations be solved in real numbers?
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High School Order of evaluating an a fraction's components - 0/0
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MHB Find Area of Similar Polygons (in Terms of n)
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MHB What is the sum of polynomial zeros?
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MHB 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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MHB Find an integer most close to A
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MHB What are the values of A and B for the given trigonometric expressions?
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MHB 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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MHB What is the Remainder When \(121^{103}\) is Divided by 101?
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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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MHB Equilibrium Problem: Fbd > Fbc?
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Graduate Is signal reconstruction possible using phase/magnitude only
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MHB 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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MHB 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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MHB Tricky Science Questions: Can You Solve These Mind-Bending Puzzles?
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Undergrad Converting a unit vector from cartesian to cylindrical
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Undergrad Math Help for Reviewing Algebraic Foundations Before Calculus | Expert Tips
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High School Math Podcasts for Beginners | Jonathan Kyle
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MHB Help Solving an Equation: Step by Step Guide
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Undergrad Proving combination is a natural number by induction
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High School A silly question about equations....
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MHB Solve Problem of Relative Movement: 52.5° South of West
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Graduate How to compute phase of the signal?
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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
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MHB 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 What Happens When I Eat More Doughnuts Than Planned?
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MHB How to Graph a Linear Function
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MHB Prime Powers: Finding $a$ for $a^8+a+1$
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MHB How to find smallest prime factor?
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MHB Prove $x=-y$: A Math Challenge
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MHB Word Problem: Songs Downloaded
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High School Convert 50ml Honey Volume to Meters
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MHB What is the slope and intercept in slope-intercept form?
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MHB Find Exact Values of Cosθ, Cscθ & Tanθ | Point (-3,2)
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High School Stumped by (simple) geometry problem
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MHB Deriving Formula for Magnetic Torque on Semicircular Loop
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MHB Rearranging a formula to make subject - Can someone please check my working?
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MHB According to Buckingham Theorem the rank of A should be 2
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Undergrad Engineer's Audio Guide to Higher Math Learning
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Undergrad Euler's Formula Contradiction?
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MHB Math Behind Why a Box Tips Over When x > b/2
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High School Can an isosceles triangle have 3 equal angles?
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MHB Free Body Diagram Explained: Why is Right FBD Upward?
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MHB How to Convert Polar Coordinates to Rectangular Coordinates?
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Undergrad Are these permissible ways of writing Mandelbrot's Equation?
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Undergrad How do you prove this statement in geometry?
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MHB Proving that $P(P(x))=x$ Has No Real Solution
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MHB Solve $(2x+1)(3x+1)(5x+1)(30x+1)=10$: Real Solutions
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Undergrad Can I state the Mandelbrot Set/Equation like this?
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MHB Simplifying Expression: Simplify Expression
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Undergrad Is Zero Discrete? - Math Explained
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MHB Help finding a scaled down length? Easy for smart people, unlike me :-)
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Undergrad dissecting an isosceles triangle
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MHB Prove three points P, A and C are collinear
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Another person trying to contact Kevin S. Brown (about typo)
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Undergrad Trig functions in terms of x,y, and r?
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High School Does Squaring Any Number Follow a Specific Pattern?
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MHB Position vector question. Tough to solve.
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Undergrad Why do we have both sine and cosine?
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MHB Maximum Value of k in $(1+\frac{1}{a})(1+\frac{1}{b}) \ge k$ is 9
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High School Solving an exponential equation
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Undergrad Projectile motion and SUVAT equations
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