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Undergrad Website title: What Are the Most Epic Proof Phrases in Mathematics?

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Radial distribution of a 3d orbital

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Making x the subject in two equations

  • Ellie1
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Printable Flashcards for Studying

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad "Programmable" Robot Maze: Possible Paths?

  • mishima
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Solving \[x^{4}-4x^{3}+10=0\] with a "Binary Search

  • Yankel
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Proving a trigonometric identity

  • egillesp
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Solving Cubic Polynomial: Prove Two Distinct Roots

  • anemone
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How to find domain of function in implicit form

  • find_the_fun
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High School Questioning Pi: 3.14159265359 vs 22/7

  • Mr.maniac
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Undergrad Engineering Student Seeks Good Math Book: Advice?

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Find $a+2b+3c$ Given $(x-1)^3$ is a Factor of $x^{10}+ax^2+bx+c$

  • Albert1
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No Real Solutions to System of Equations

  • anemone
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High School How do you know when to multiply denominators

  • jim1174
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Proving $\sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k}^2 =\dfrac{(2n)!}{(n!)^2}$

  • Albert1
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Is (m²)/(m)² always an integer?

  • anemone
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Prove that there is no integer a with P(a)=8.

  • anemone
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Should money be borrowed to take advantage of a discount?

  • jdrock12
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High School Why is there a 2 in this fraction problem?

  • jim1174
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Ellipse with vertices (0,-3) and (0,3) and minor axis length 10

  • JakeyTheIdiot
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Applying the rules for exponents

  • MagicalGoose
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Solve 2 Equations: 8x-4=9x+6,-x=10

  • aarce
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Solving 4(2x-1)=3(3x+2): Step 1-3

  • aarce
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Can the Roots of a Cubic Equation be Bounded?

  • anemone
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Converting between arcseconds and radians

  • viawilli
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Time Series: What's Going On Here?

  • DrClaude
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Determine co-ordinates of points B?

  • ai93
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Undergrad Can you reverse engineer a number?

  • thetexan
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How Is Trigonometry Used to Calculate Flagpole Heights?

  • ai93
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Undergrad Applications for number of paths?

  • nomadreid
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Undergrad Can Numbers Only be Graphed Using the Z Axis and What are They Called?

  • thetexan
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Graduate Where Can I Find Alexander Rosa's Paper on Valuations of Graph Vertices?

  • Charles Stark
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Simplify Triplet: Redefining An in Terms of B & C

  • chuck klasky
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Graduate Convert this relation to a function

  • CSteiner
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High School Understanding Relative Velocity: Explained in Simple Terms

  • Aichuk
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How to Solve Formulas with Given Values of Variables

  • username842
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Find the Value of n in a Unique Factorial Problem with (n+1)!/(n-1)! = 56

  • ThomsonKevin
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Given 3 sides of a triangle, compute interior angles and area

  • ai93
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Undergrad Can You Solve the False Coin Problem in 3 Weighs?

  • WCOLtd
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Sinx and cosx in the second quadrant

  • tmt1
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Represent the following inequalities on a single graph

  • ai93
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A simple trigonometrical equation.

  • vandana panchal
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How Do Numbers Shape Our Everyday Lives?

  • collinsmark
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Determine the minimum value of an expression

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Solving Sine Rule Question: Angle B & A in Triangle ABC

  • ai93
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Why Is Cosine Used to Calculate Angle Y in a Right Triangle?

  • ai93
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Switch from rings and modules to analysis

  • Math Amateur
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Is There an Inequality Challenge with Real Numbers?

  • anemone
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Undergrad Defining the rule of an arbitray function

  • Mr Davis 97
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Square Numbers Satisfying $3x^2+x=4y^2+y$

  • kaliprasad
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What are the possible values of x and y in the equation x + 2y > 5?

  • squexy
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Simplify (tan 570° sin 1469°)/(cot 495° cos 781°)

  • Alexstrasuz1
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Undergrad The sum of angles in 3D is not 90 while in 2D it is?

  • aosome23
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Undergrad What is the significance of using a variable as an input to a function?

  • Mr Davis 97
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High School New way to find the Circumference of a Circle

  • MacCormaic
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High School Representing ratios with division

  • Mr Davis 97
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Undergrad Divide by Zero Error: Solving Pendulum Radius

  • Sam Smith
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Undergrad Function notation in physics equations

  • Mr Davis 97
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High School Type of thinking that is conducive to learning mathematics

  • Niaboc67
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High School How to Divide by 9 and Find Remainders

  • jim1174
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Solving Algebra Problems: 2.(c,i),(c,ii),(c,iii) Exam Paper

  • pretzel1998
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Solving Equation $x+a^3=\sqrt[3]{a-x}$ for Real a

  • kaliprasad
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Undergrad Why Do We Often Confuse 'f' and 'f(x)' in Mathematical Notations?

  • Mr Davis 97
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Correcting Resolutions: Is it Right?

  • squexy
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W = F*dAnswer: Work Done by Force F on Cylinder Mass m1: 352.2 J

  • aarce
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Undergrad What Type of Math is Used by Wall St. Financial Wizards?

  • bballwaterboy
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Evaluating $a^2+ab+b^2=0$: A 2015 Challenge

  • anemone
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Inequality Challenge X: Prove $\ge 3l-4m+n$

  • anemone
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Undergrad F(x) as function or value of the function?

  • Mr Davis 97
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Graduate Angle as Vector: Vector Addition Property Explained

  • <sHoRtFuSe>
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Roots of $g'(x)$ in AP: Proving the Theory

  • anemone
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Trig Challenge: Proving $\cos^3 y+\sin^3 y=\cos x+\sin x$

  • anemone
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Evaluate a given expression without using a calculator

  • anemone
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Undergrad Prove that the difference of x^3+y and y^3+x is a always a multiple of 6

  • willr12
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Solving 2^x - 2^-x / 2^x + 2^-x = 1/3

  • squexy
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High School Why is the fundamental theorem of arithmetic special?

  • japplepie
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Undergrad How to Draw a Circle Perpendicular to a Vector in 3D Space?

  • DivergentSpectrum
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Graduate Great! Glad to hear you were able to figure it out. Keep up the good work!

  • albega
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What are the real pairs $(a,\,b)$ that satisfy this system of equations?

  • anemone
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What will be the form of the \$k^{th}\$ component of \$x^{(i)}\$?

  • evinda
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Undergrad Solving Equations with Moduli - Guidelines & Tips

  • Astudious
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Undergrad Parallel Planes: Same/Opposite Sides of Origin?

  • PFuser1232
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High School Would a GED math book be a good idea?

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Undergrad How Do You Write Nested Function Compositions with Multiple Variables?

  • bjshnog
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Undergrad Sum of last two digits of 27^27

  • Raghav Gupta
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Graduate Problem in apparent contradiction in Euler's Identity?

  • cwbullivant
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High School What are a, b, and c in volume calculations for prisms and pyramids?

  • PFuser1232
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How Do You Solve This Complex Irrational Equation?

  • anemone
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How can factorization prove the compositeness of a given expression?

  • anemone
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High School Why does cos(22.5°) not equal 2/√5?

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Undergrad How to self-study mathematics and understand it well?

  • icecubebeast
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NP-Complete Problems to Reading and Understanding

  • mathmari
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Undergrad Cross Product Angle: 0 to π or ACW from a to b?

  • PFuser1232
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How to Create 4-by-4 Magic Square w/Sum 34

  • soroban
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What is the sum of X and Y for real roots of two equations?

  • anemone
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High School Why do I get different answers when solving equations in different ways?

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