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Graduate The Perfect Square: Leonardo DaVinci's Renaissance Discovery
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MHB Polynomial Challenge: Show $f(5y^2)=P(y)Q(y)$
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Undergrad A good place to find out the meaning of basic math terms
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High School Sum of n consecutive numbers is divisible by n
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MHB Solving Logarithmic Equations: Expert Help with Different Bases
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Undergrad Interest Formula for Varying Time Units and Compoundings?
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Undergrad What are the Real-World Applications of Different Fields in Mathematics?
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Graduate How do you chart the fourth dimension on a 3d plane?
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MHB Prove cos (π/100) is irrational
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Undergrad Why are Fourier series important?
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MHB What is the Product of a Lot of Cosines?
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Undergrad Interesting ideas for mathematics presentation
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MHB Equilibrium Problem: Landscaping Business|Accounts & Maintaining 500
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High School Solving for a variable. Hard to do in this simple equation.
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Undergrad Determine angle made by a ball inside a rectangle
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Graduate What is the magnitude of the cross product y cross x?
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High School Calculating Impact Energy for Beginners
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High School Sixty men can dig a post-hole in one second
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MHB Does e^{2 \ln{|x|}} = |x^2| or x^2?
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When did you began discussing math and science on the web?
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Undergrad Why is time scalar, not vector?
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High School Rule of thumb for having a calculator in the right mode?
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MHB Simple Simultaneous equation help
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Undergrad What is the finite expansion of a function means ?
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MHB Non-Negative Reals and Inequality: A Proof of xy+yz+zx-xyz≤2
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High School Bedmas: Solving Math Problems with Ease
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Undergrad When magnitude of addition is equals to
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MHB Finding $b(a+c)$ Given Roots of a Cubic Equation
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Graduate How to decompose the following expression?
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MHB How is Group Theory Applied in Music?
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MHB Trouble with Mechanics Problem
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High School What does it mean to take positive rational numbers to whole
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Undergrad Which parameter am I missing in determining a straight line?
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Undergrad Program segment question for combinatorics
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How to meet other physicists/mathematicans?
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MHB Find the value of (x+y+z)/(l+m+k)
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MHB Find K in Radians: Integer Solution
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MHB Proving Inequality with Positive Real Numbers $x,\,y,\,z$
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Undergrad A perfect square inside a circle and a perfect square
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High School Wolfram alpha -- worth it for a beginner to get a wolfram alpha pro acct?
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MHB Solving for Positive Integer $x$ and $y$ in $\dfrac{2^x}{y!}$
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MHB Find the Value of $12x^4-2x^3-25x^2+9x+2017$ with $x=\dfrac {\sqrt 5 +1}{4}$
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Graduate What kind of function can be minimized by going "downhill"
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High School I think I have a weak formal education in mathematics
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MHB What Is (x+y) Mod 11 If A=52x1y3 Equals 4 Mod 11?
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MHB Graphing Inequality : lx-yl + lxl - lyl ≤ 2
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Looking for cool/fun math-themed gift
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Graduate How Vast Is Graham's Number Compared to Our Universe?
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Undergrad Given the sum of a series and a term how would you find Tn?
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Graduate What really are units? Why can we ignore them, like in class?
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MHB Solving for $3x+y+2z$ Given Integer Constraints
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Graduate What Is a Composite Number With No Co-Prime Factors?
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Graduate Qualifying Exams: How to Interpret This?
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Undergrad Higher Inverse Order O(n) Explained
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MHB Can Trigonometry and Geometry Prove that ab+pq is Not Prime?
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MHB Finding the Inverse Function Formula for Rational Expressions
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Undergrad Is Dividing by Infinity Mathematically Valid?
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Undergrad Can I self-study math to improve my skills and advance in my career?
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High School Finding a number that can divide evenly into another number?
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MHB Macroeconomics Case: Debts, Deficits, Interest Rates & Inflation
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MHB Finding Constants for Quadratic Equations
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MHB Solving Trig Questions: Beginner Student Seeks Help
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High School How do you know if a fraction is in lowest terms
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What is the solution to this IQ question on pattern recognition?
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MHB Classical gases not necessarily ideal
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Advice on making sure that you're reading the problem correctly?
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MHB Lengths of three segments of a triangle
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MHB Proving a trigonometric identity II
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MHB Moment of Inertia of a plate with respect to one diagonal
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Undergrad Website title: What Are the Most Epic Proof Phrases in Mathematics?
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MHB Radial distribution of a 3d orbital
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MHB Making x the subject in two equations
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Printable Flashcards for Studying
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Undergrad "Programmable" Robot Maze: Possible Paths?
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MHB Solving \[x^{4}-4x^{3}+10=0\] with a "Binary Search
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MHB Proving a trigonometric identity
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MHB Solving Cubic Polynomial: Prove Two Distinct Roots
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MHB How to find domain of function in implicit form
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High School Questioning Pi: 3.14159265359 vs 22/7
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MHB Proving a trigonometric identity
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Undergrad Engineering Student Seeks Good Math Book: Advice?
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MHB Find $a+2b+3c$ Given $(x-1)^3$ is a Factor of $x^{10}+ax^2+bx+c$
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MHB No Real Solutions to System of Equations
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High School How do you know when to multiply denominators
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MHB Proving $\sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k}^2 =\dfrac{(2n)!}{(n!)^2}$
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MHB Is (m²)/(m)² always an integer?
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MHB Prove that there is no integer a with P(a)=8.
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MHB Should money be borrowed to take advantage of a discount?
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High School Why is there a 2 in this fraction problem?
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MHB Please help with one problem about writing ellipse in standard form?
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MHB Applying the rules for exponents
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MHB Solve 2 Equations: 8x-4=9x+6,-x=10
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MHB Solving 4(2x-1)=3(3x+2): Step 1-3
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MHB Can the Roots of a Cubic Equation be Bounded?
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MHB Converting between arcseconds and radians
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Time Series: What's Going On Here?
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MHB How to Solve for r and θ in a Circle's Minor Arc and Sector Area Problem?
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