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MHB Solving Square Root Questions: A Math Tutorial for Beginners
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MHB Compute $a_{1996}$ for $\prod_{k=1}^{1996} (1+kx^{3^k})$
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Undergrad What Is It Like to Be a Math Major?
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Undergrad Doing undergraduate math exercises mentally
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High School Can IQ Determine Success in the Math Olympiad?
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MHB Zeros of reciprocal functions and transformed
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MHB Is it possible for $\sqrt 7 - \frac {m}{n}>\frac{1}{mn}$ to have solutions?
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MHB Find the area of the quadrilateral PQRS
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How many digits can you accurately reverse?
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MHB Show that x+y+z≥√[((x+1)(y+2)(z+2))/(3)]
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MHB Understanding Quadratic Equations: Solving for x
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High School How do I get good at geometry?
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MHB Determine if a function is a polynomial
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MHB Prove That If $a$ Divides Fibonacci $F_n$ For Every $d \geq 1$
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High School Exponentiation Basics: Convert -ve Indices to +ve
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MHB Can a Triangle with Prime Number Sides Have a Whole Number Area?
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MHB Simplifying by combining terms
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MHB Did I Simplify These Precalculus Problems Correctly?
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MHB Is a fractal always a predictable pattern?
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Undergrad Is (ab = ac) = (b = c) for all values a?
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Is mathebook.net a helpful resource for students, teachers, and parents?
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MHB How Do You Correctly Round Decimals for Econ Homework?
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MHB Solve Equation: \frac{x}{2}+3=\frac{x+2}{3}-x
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Undergrad Can Someone Teach Me How to Prove Theorems?
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High School Equation of a Parabola: Can Any Point on the Graph Satisfy the General Equation?
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MHB List all values of x for which each rational expression is undefined.
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High School Measuring pressure of water tank
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MHB Fraction Question: How to Solve 1/6(3/4x-2)=-1/5?
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MHB How Can I Simplify This Complex Mathematical Expression?
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MHB Can a polynomial ever just have 2 terms?
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MHB Solve for q: Q=p-q/2 q=p-2Q
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Undergrad Ball in Cone Issue: Solving for Angle X
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High School Are These Properties of Zero Correct?
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MHB How to Graph \( y = \sqrt{x+2} - \sqrt{x-2} \) Without Calculus?
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MHB Is this wrong or right? Simplify: -2^2 =-4
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Your favorite mathematical theorems
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High School How do I multiply 3 three digit numbers simultaneously?
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MHB How does \sqrt{300} =10\sqrt{3} when simplified?
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MHB Rational Number equations help
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MHB Absolute value within absolute value
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Undergrad Issue with math in physics problem?
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MHB Did I misinterpret the sign attached to a term when factoring?
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MHB Evaluate (1-a)/(1+a)+(1-b)/(1+b)+(1-c)/(1+c)
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High School Does Associative Property Apply to Subtraction and Division Too?
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High School Isolating C from "L=2C+∏ (D+d)/2 + (D-d)^2/4C" - Help Needed!
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MHB Generating an inverse function from the given one
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Undergrad Starting the Sander's Parallelogram Proof
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High School Dumb Question: When Factoring Do We List Negative Factors?
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MHB Solving for x: Clearing Fractions or Finding Common Denominator?
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High School Very simple log problem - I'm missing something.
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MHB A possible graph for this function?
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High School Problems Understanding Division of Fractions
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MHB Convex and concave lens and paraxial rays
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MHB Kinematics, time taken to a wall disappear
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High School Easiest Method to Evaluate Imperfect Square Root up to 5 Decimals?
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MHB Finding the Frequency of 5 in $S$
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Graduate Distribution of named and important mathematical constants
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High School What would be general formula of a circle in form of variables ?
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MHB What is the equivalent identity for $\sin^2\omega t$?
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High School Basic trig question: reference angles
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MHB How Is Total Kinetic Energy Calculated in This Mechanical System?
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MHB How many more donuts did the second guy eat?
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Undergrad Does this equation have a name?
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Undergrad Physical reason vs. Mathematical reason
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MHB How Does Simplifying Exponential Expressions Work?
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MHB Evaluate p^{2014}+q^{2014}+r^{2014}
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Undergrad Is ln(√e^π)/π a rational number?
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MHB Prove that a root of an equation is in the interval (1,1+1/k)
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MHB Prove an equation has no integer solution
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Graduate Exact Sin Calculus: Solving for Trigon Funcs Without Triangles
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High School Why Do We Multiply Numerator & Denominator When Multiplying Fractions?
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MHB Finding $\angle APB$ in $PQR$ Triangle with $QA:AB:BR = 3:5:4$
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High School How is f(x)=sqrt(x) a valid function?
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MHB Finding Perfect Squares with $n^4 + 33$
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MHB Simplifying a rational expression
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High School Cylinder Calculator - Volume Area Radius Height
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High School Solving for Sin with no calculator
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MHB Find all non-negative integers (x,y)
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Graduate Math Preference: Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning
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Undergrad What are the real world applications of the function sin(x)/x?
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MHB Free Body Diagram Solve Problem: Find Force Normal
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High School Counting squares of NxM lattice
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High School What is the meaning and properties of negative exponents?
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MHB What is the solution to this challenging number theory problem?
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MHB Find Integer $k$ to Satisfy Sum of Inverse Progression > 2000
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MHB Show that 36≤4(s³+t³+u³+v³)-(s⁴+t⁴+u⁴+v⁴)≤48
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MHB Prove a sum is not the fifth power of any integer
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Undergrad A wager of £20 on the nature of primes
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MHB My TOP Favorite Polynomial Challenge
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High School How do we use math to understand the world around us?
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MHB Trigonometric function values of quadrantal angles
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MHB Solving for $k$: When Does $P(P(x))$ Have 3 Real Roots?
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Undergrad What are the Best Textbooks for Hands-On Learning in Operations Research?
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MHB What are the solutions to this absolute value equation?
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High School Potential energy in a falling tree?
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MHB Can You Solve This Factor Problem with $x^5+x^4+1$?
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Graduate How Does Scoring Simplify Chess Rating Systems?
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MHB Domain and range of inverse functions (circular and hyperbolic)
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