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MHB How is $\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}$ equal to $2\sqrt{2-\sqrt{3}}$?
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MHB Math Problem Involving 1000 doors
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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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High School Constraints of an L-shaped feasible region
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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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MHB How Do I Solve This Quadratic Inequality Correctly?
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MHB Can You Prove the Floor Function Relationship for Positive Integers?
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High School Rearranging Equations: How to Express y as a Function of x?
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High School Question about circle arc length formula
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High School Basic Clarification on Laws of Logs
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Undergrad Solving Trig Identity Problem: Asin^2(wt) + Bcos^2(wt) = A = B
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MHB Solve Logarithmic Equation: 7(3+7x)-3(4-2x)=0
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MHB How Do You Solve This Trigonometry Challenge Involving Cosine Powers?
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MHB Finding distance between two adjacent objects
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Undergrad Switch Function: Interval Restriction for Functions
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Graduate Is there a strictly algebraic way of coding "whole number value of"?
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Graduate Eliminating arguments from a function
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High School Finding the Formula for a Coordinate Series: Rick's Query
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MHB Solving equation with 2 variables. (time sensitive)
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MHB Find Least Value Inequality for $$-1<x<0$$
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MHB Methods of elementary Number Theory
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Undergrad What Angle and Point Ensure a Small Disc Hits a Quadrangle Board Predictably?
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High School Converting 2 Axis Input to an Angle
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MHB Creating terms that have the value 0
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Should You Be Concerned About Skydiving Safety?
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MHB What is the relationship between logarithms and simplifying expressions?
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MHB How can I simplify this logarithm?
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MHB How to Simplify this Complex Logarithm Expression?
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Graduate Finding Min Value of Sum of Cosine Angles in 3D Space
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High School Can someone show mw the working out here
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MHB How is Torque Calculated in Equilibrium Problems?
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MHB How can you solve the eight-digit challenge?
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MHB Solving Polynomial Inequalities
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