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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Uncovering Overlooked Solutions: Solving a Triple Integer Equation

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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 Math Trouble in Physics Land: 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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Solving Pot Roast & Math Problems: A Walkthrough

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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?

  • christian0710
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Weird ratio issue (multiple time flows between fictional realms)

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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?

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Undergrad Why Do Physicists Use 'Per' When Multiplying Units?

  • Xavier692912
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How Can Real-Life Scenarios Help Understand the Lowest Common Multiple?

  • matqkks
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What is the origin of action at a distance forces?

  • mathmari
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High School Need help with a triangle's length side/ angle relation.

  • Dyatlov
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The Theory of Modules and Number Theory

  • Math Amateur
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Solving for x: Four Positive Real Numbers

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Solve Bob's Granny's Old Cipher Mystery

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Logic Puzzle: Where is the koala?

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High School Short method for computing this?

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Find Positive Square Root of 30

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P-adic Expansion: Find $\frac{1}{2}$ in $\mathbb{Q}_3$

  • 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

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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

  • Diamond Dave
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Solving Trig Equations: Help Needed!

  • Drain Brain
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Pebble Challenge: Who Wins & Why?

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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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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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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....

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

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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

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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?

  • Grinkle
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High School What Happens When I Eat More Doughnuts Than Planned?

  • julian
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How to Graph a Linear Function

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

  • anemone
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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 Cosθ, Cscθ & Tanθ | Point (-3,2)

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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 Engineer's Audio Guide to Higher Math Learning

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Undergrad Euler's Formula Contradiction?

  • TheDemx27
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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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Free Body Diagram Explained: Why is Right FBD Upward?

  • Drain Brain
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How to Convert Polar Coordinates to Rectangular Coordinates?

  • karush
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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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