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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
High School Multiplication Table Question
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Undergrad Distance between line segments: near parallel case TOO
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MHB Find the Solution to $a^2-b^2$ with $a+bi$ a Root of $z(z+i)(z+3i)=2002i$
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MHB Proof of $n^2 \geq mp$ from $(1)$ and $(2)$
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MHB (Real functions and equations) How to select points for a graph.
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Graduate On partitioning an even number into a pair of (relative) primes
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High School How do you convert Diameter to inches and feet
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Graduate Minimizing systems of boolean functions as per specific gate costs
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MHB What else could we do? (p-adic expansion)
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MHB Unsolved analysis and number theory from other sites....
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Undergrad Composite object resting on a horizontal plane
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High School How 'x' (multiplication) found its way into formula of area of rectangle?
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MHB Mapping an exponential curve between two points
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Graduate General solutions for algebraic equations with fractional degrees
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High School Is This Considered a Linear Equation?
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MHB Prove $\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2+\cdots+\sqrt{2006}}} < 2$
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MHB Learn Step-By-Step Factorization with New Equations
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Undergrad Finding percentage of volume/area in a cube/square
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Graduate Lambert W Function: Solving for the Inverse of x^x = y
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MHB Transforming Trigonometeric Identities II
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High School Is there an equivalent of cosx=1-(x^2/2) for the sin function
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Undergrad Mastering the 3D Aspect of Math & Physics
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MHB Angle RAB in Triangle PQR: 84°, 78°, 48°, 63°
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MHB Transforming Trigonometric expression
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Graduate Fourier transformation on discrete function
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MHB Non-Impulsive Forces: What is Fair to Assume?
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High School Any efficient method to find divisors of a number
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Undergrad Why are they called hyperbolic trig functions?
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High School Why use cos for dot product and sin for cross product?
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Graduate De-Nesting Radicals: Solving & Simplifying Solutions
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MHB Can you prove this identity using trigonometric identities?
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Undergrad How do you calculate recursive efficiency?
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MHB Solving Proving Identities - Trig Chapter Problems
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High School How calculators compute stuff (like irrational exponentiation)
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High School What is the inverse of infinity in geometry?
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MHB Finding $a_{50}$ with Coprime Constraints
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MHB Creating Delicious Meals with Minimal Prep Time
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MHB Establishing Identities - Possible Misprint on Worksheet
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MHB Solving Identifying $\theta$ in Trigonometric Equation
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MHB Possible title: Solving for Equilibrium National Income in a Simple Model
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Undergrad I found another easier way of solving y=x^k.
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MHB Area of Isosceles Triangle proof
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Undergrad Why Does i^2 Equal -1? Explained
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Graduate Check for Isomorphism in Hypergraphs
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Graduate Counting edge numbers in bipartite graphs
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Undergrad Monotony of a recurrence relation
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Math Symbols in PF 4.0 - Where Did It Go?
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Undergrad Moment of Inertia, working backwards
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MHB Proving Inscribed Angle Theorem for Triangle Side Lengths
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MHB Conics- Word problem with ellipses.
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MHB How is $\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}$ equal to $2\sqrt{2-\sqrt{3}}$?
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MHB Finding the lengths and altitudes of s triangle
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MHB Clearing a Vertical Wall: Solving for Height with Right Angle Trig
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MHB Solve x^2/(x+3) < 9/(x+3): -2 < x < 1/2, x > 3
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MHB State the range of the reciprocal function?
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MHB Stuck on this simultaneous equation
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MHB Show that number is integer 5-adic, find 5 positions...
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MHB Solve $(a^2-b^2)^2=1+16a$ for Integers
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Graduate Understanding Lissajous Curves for Fourier Synthesis
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MHB Calculating Height of RC Glider from Ground and Air Measurements
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High School Why is a equal to negative a in this scenario?
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High School Can rectangles really be halved by angling them?
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MHB Physics Spring Compression Equation
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Undergrad The Square Root Function: Understanding the Difference
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MHB Another work to paint house problem
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MHB Find Angle Given $\alpha$ in $tan2\theta \cdot tan \alpha =-1$
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MHB Math Problem Involving 1000 doors
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MHB Raising both sides of equation to a common base
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MHB Particles rotating about each other with uniform angular speed
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MHB Factoring $27720$ into Co-Prime Factors
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Undergrad Solving a trigonometric equation
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MHB Linear Programming Formulation problem faced - Maximization problem
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MHB Inequality involving Zeta Function
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MHB Find p-adic valuation and p-norm
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High School Solving gradients of right angle triangle
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MHB Double check my expressions a+b squareroot c
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MHB Solve the Binomial Theorem Puzzle: Find Missing Member
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MHB Finding a number given conditions on the digits
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MHB Solve Binominal Form (4x+3)^n | Binomial Coefficients
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High School Constraints of an L-shaped feasible region
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MHB Solving Linear Equations with Fractions
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MHB Is the sum of two cube roots of irrational numbers rational?
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MHB Proof of Infinitely Many Units of Z[sqrt n] for Eacn Non-Square Natural Number
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MHB How to Solve an Equation with Fractions and Variables?
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Where is the number theory section?
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What's the Solution to this Saturday Puzzle?
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MHB Find the value of this equation
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Undergrad The Logical Argument for the Picture's Claim
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MHB How Do I Solve This Quadratic Inequality Correctly?
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Graduate P vs NP undecidable consequences
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Undergrad Fibonacci Operations: Uncovering Weird Properties
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High School How do you solve 5x + 9y = 181?
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MHB Find Least Value of a,b,c Real Nums
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MHB Can You Prove the Floor Function Relationship for Positive Integers?
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MHB Determine the largest number k
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High School I offer to pay you 2 dollars for every mph you can run
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Graduate What is required to write a mathematical theory?
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High School Rearranging Equations: How to Express y as a Function of x?
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MHB Maximum Value of $x$ with Given Constraints?
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