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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Counting problem involving numbered cards

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Fermats Principle: Find Time of Travel Along Path APB

  • onie mti
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Solve the Math Puzzle: 66+935+1389

  • Dai
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Trigonometric identities transformation last one

  • Drain Brain
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Undergrad Why is There No Inverse Factorial Function?

  • PFuser1232
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Trigonometric identities transformation

  • Drain Brain
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High School Multiplication Table Question

  • Thecla
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Undergrad Is There an Alternate Expression for cos(nπ) in Fourier Series?

  • erba
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Undergrad Distance between line segments: near parallel case TOO

  • Simon666
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Find the Solution to $a^2-b^2$ with $a+bi$ a Root of $z(z+i)(z+3i)=2002i$

  • Albert1
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Proof of $n^2 \geq mp$ from $(1)$ and $(2)$

  • Albert1
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(Real functions and equations) How to select points for a graph.

  • Kyriakos1
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Graduate On partitioning an even number into a pair of (relative) primes

  • Marchal
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High School How do you convert Diameter to inches and feet

  • jim1174
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Graduate Minimizing systems of boolean functions as per specific gate costs

  • ellipsis
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What else could we do? (p-adic expansion)

  • evinda
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Limit of sum with square root terms as n approaches infinity

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Undergrad Composite object resting on a horizontal plane

  • John Cartwell
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High School How 'x' (multiplication) found its way into formula of area of rectangle?

  • pairofstrings
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Mapping an exponential curve between two points

  • Carla1985
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Graduate General solutions for algebraic equations with fractional degrees

  • cryptist
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High School Is This Considered a Linear Equation?

  • bballwaterboy
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Prove $\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2+\cdots+\sqrt{2006}}} < 2$

  • anemone
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Learn Step-By-Step Factorization with New Equations

  • Rigbee
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Undergrad Finding percentage of volume/area in a cube/square

  • aosome23
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Graduate Lambert W Function: Solving for the Inverse of x^x = y

  • arpon
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Transforming Trigonometeric Identities II

  • Drain Brain
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High School Is there an equivalent of cosx=1-(x^2/2) for the sin function

  • Physgeek64
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Undergrad Mastering the 3D Aspect of Math & Physics

  • yoooosam
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Angle RAB in Triangle PQR: 84°, 78°, 48°, 63°

  • anemone
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Transforming Trigonometric expression

  • Drain Brain
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Graduate Fourier transformation on discrete function

  • KFC
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Non-Impulsive Forces: What is Fair to Assume?

  • csmith23
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High School Any efficient method to find divisors of a number

  • Rishav sapahi
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Undergrad Why are they called hyperbolic trig functions?

  • snoopies622
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High School Why use cos for dot product and sin for cross product?

  • Mamoon
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Graduate De-Nesting Radicals: Solving & Simplifying Solutions

  • bamajon1974
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Can you prove this identity using trigonometric identities?

  • Drain Brain
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Undergrad How do you calculate recursive efficiency?

  • David Carroll
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Solving Proving Identities - Trig Chapter Problems

  • paulmdrdo1
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High School How calculators compute stuff (like irrational exponentiation)

  • davidbenari
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High School What is the inverse of infinity in geometry?

  • Pjpic
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Finding $a_{50}$ with Coprime Constraints

  • Albert1
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Creating Delicious Meals with Minimal Prep Time

  • animri21
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Establishing Identities - Possible Misprint on Worksheet

  • Dundee3
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Solving Identifying $\theta$ in Trigonometric Equation

  • paulmdrdo1
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Possible title: Solving for Equilibrium National Income in a Simple Model

  • smileylou
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Undergrad I found another easier way of solving y=x^k.

  • Ambrose 2014
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Area of Isosceles Triangle proof

  • paulmdrdo1
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Undergrad Why Does i^2 Equal -1? Explained

  • EnlightenedOne
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Graduate Check for Isomorphism in Hypergraphs

  • Jerrynap
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Graduate Counting edge numbers in bipartite graphs

  • Medicol
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Undergrad Monotony of a recurrence relation

  • Keru
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Math Symbols in PF 4.0 - Where Did It Go?

  • PFuser1232
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Undergrad Moment of Inertia, working backwards

  • Niall
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Proving Inscribed Angle Theorem for Triangle Side Lengths

  • paulmdrdo1
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Conics- Word problem with ellipses.

  • Kyriakos1
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How is $\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}$ equal to $2\sqrt{2-\sqrt{3}}$?

  • Drain Brain
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Finding the lengths and altitudes of s triangle

  • paulmdrdo1
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Clearing a Vertical Wall: Solving for Height with Right Angle Trig

  • paulmdrdo1
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Solve x^2/(x+3) < 9/(x+3): -2 < x < 1/2, x > 3

  • eleventhxhour
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State the range of the reciprocal function?

  • eleventhxhour
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Stuck on this simultaneous equation

  • ai93
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Is 1/2 an integer 5-adic number and its power series?

  • evinda
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Solve $(a^2-b^2)^2=1+16a$ for Integers

  • anemone
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Graduate Understanding Lissajous Curves for Fourier Synthesis

  • Sam Smith
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Calculating Height of RC Glider from Ground and Air Measurements

  • cloned33
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High School Why is a equal to negative a in this scenario?

  • noahsdev
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High School Can rectangles really be halved by angling them?

  • julian
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Physics Spring Compression Equation

  • Dethrone
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Undergrad The Square Root Function: Understanding the Difference

  • TheDemx27
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Another work to paint house problem

  • karush
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Find Angle Given $\alpha$ in $tan2\theta \cdot tan \alpha =-1$

  • DanielBW
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Math Problem Involving 1000 doors

  • mck3939
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Raising both sides of equation to a common base

  • find_the_fun
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Particles rotating about each other with uniform angular speed

  • Fantini
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Factoring $27720$ into Co-Prime Factors

  • juantheron
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Undergrad Solving 10sin²x + 10sin x cos x - cos²x = 2 for 0° to 360°

  • chwala
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Linear Programming Formulation problem faced - Maximization problem

  • huiwangzi
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Inequality involving Zeta Function

  • Bibubo
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Find p-adic valuation and p-norm

  • evinda
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High School Solving gradients of right angle triangle

  • mamort
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Double check my expressions a+b squareroot c

  • ai93
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Solve the Binomial Theorem Puzzle: Find Missing Member

  • Alexstrasuz1
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Finding a number given conditions on the digits

  • Masuda
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Solve Binominal Form (4x+3)^n | Binomial Coefficients

  • Alexstrasuz1
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High School Constraints of an L-shaped feasible region

  • Jimbrisky
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Solving Linear Equations with Fractions

  • ai93
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Is the sum of two cube roots of irrational numbers rational?

  • kaliprasad
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Proof of Infinitely Many Units of Z[sqrt n] for Eacn Non-Square Natural Number

  • Math Amateur
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How to Solve an Equation with Fractions and Variables?

  • ai93
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Where is the number theory section?

  • camilus
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What's the Solution to this Saturday Puzzle?

  • LePuzzled1
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Find the value of this equation

  • ai93
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Undergrad The Logical Argument for the Picture's Claim

  • 1MileCrash
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How Do I Solve This Quadratic Inequality Correctly?

  • tmt1
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Graduate P vs NP undecidable consequences

  • Dragonfall
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Undergrad Fibonacci Operations: Uncovering Weird Properties

  • willr12
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High School How do you solve 5x + 9y = 181?

  • David Carroll
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Find Least Value of a,b,c Real Nums

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