General Math Forum

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High School Why Do We Multiply Numerator & Denominator When Multiplying Fractions?

  • bballwaterboy
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Finding $\angle APB$ in $PQR$ Triangle with $QA:AB:BR = 3:5:4$

  • anemone
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High School How is f(x)=sqrt(x) a valid function?

  • CuriousBanker
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Finding Perfect Squares with $n^4 + 33$

  • magneto1
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Simplifying a rational expression

  • hollywalker
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High School Cylinder Calculator - Volume Area Radius Height

  • wolf1728
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High School Solving for Sin with no calculator

  • BeautifulLight
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Find all non-negative integers (x,y)

  • anemone
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Graduate Math Preference: Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning

  • whyevengothere
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Undergrad What are the real world applications of the function sin(x)/x?

  • JimfromRacine
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Free Body Diagram Solve Problem: Find Force Normal

  • leprofece
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High School Counting squares of NxM lattice

  • Medicol
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High School What is the meaning and properties of negative exponents?

  • mather
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What is the solution to this challenging number theory problem?

  • Nono713
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Find Integer $k$ to Satisfy Sum of Inverse Progression > 2000

  • anemone
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Show that 36≤4(s³+t³+u³+v³)-(s⁴+t⁴+u⁴+v⁴)≤48

  • anemone
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Prove a sum is not the fifth power of any integer

  • anemone
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Undergrad A wager of £20 on the nature of primes

  • willmac2
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My TOP Favorite Polynomial Challenge

  • anemone
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High School How do we use math to understand the world around us?

  • Sreenath Skr
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Trigonometric function values of quadrantal angles

  • bgb
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Solving for $k$: When Does $P(P(x))$ Have 3 Real Roots?

  • anemone
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Undergrad What are the Best Textbooks for Hands-On Learning in Operations Research?

  • Joe626
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What are the solutions to this absolute value equation?

  • Alexstrasuz1
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High School Potential energy in a falling tree?

  • kirderf
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Can You Solve This Factor Problem with $x^5+x^4+1$?

  • kaliprasad
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Graduate How Does Scoring Simplify Chess Rating Systems?

  • jamalmunshi
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Domain and range of inverse functions (circular and hyperbolic)

  • Dethrone
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Graduate Is agcdbea Also a Dominating Trail in the Graph?

  • Cuttlas
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Undergrad Can a graph be an edge graph if it contains an isomorphic sub-graph?

  • Cuttlas
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High School Are there any good video lectures for learning Calculus I?

  • Darkiekurdo
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High School Converting from base-2 to base-16

  • johann1301
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How many factors does the number 19 x 29 x 59 x 79 have?

  • justinepark
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What Values of \(a\) Satisfy the Equation Involving Floor Functions?

  • anemone
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What Is the Equivalent Linear Spring Constant at Steady Deflection?

  • Dustinsfl
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Maths From An Extra Terrestrial Civilization

  • !Jon Snow!
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Finding $\angle QCA$ from Altitude $AM$ of Triangle $ABC$

  • anemone
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Undergrad Safe Combination Possibilities

  • willr12
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Find the sum of all real numbers

  • anemone
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Which is Greater: $\cos(\sin\ x)$ or $\sin (\cos \ x)$

  • kaliprasad
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Understanding the Basics of Social Media Marketing

  • Albert1
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How Many Solutions Satisfy This Diophantine Equation?

  • Albert1
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Prove y is not a perfect square

  • Albert1
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Find all real solutions of a, b and c

  • anemone
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What is the mathematics analogue of the Nobel Prize?

  • Demystifier
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Solve for x⁴+16x-12=0 using effective methods

  • anemone
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High School Geometry of an Egg: Is Bottom Half a Hemisphere?

  • Ontophile
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How to Find the Sum of a Geometric Series with Variables?

  • Spencer23
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Kinematics, particle on half circle

  • Fantini
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How are Moments and Products of Inertia Related to the Center of Mass?

  • onie mti
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Equilateral Triangle Intersecting Lines Theorem

  • anemone
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Undergrad Finding the New Azimuth Bearing for Triangulation in Geomagnetic Bearings

  • getting2it
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Find all possible values of |x+y+z|

  • anemone
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Graduate Solving Recursion Trees with Log Properties of a Constant

  • LauraSuh
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High School Understanding Why C/d = pi is a Constant

  • Hepic
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Find $\sqrt{ABBCDC}:$ A,B,C,D Distinct, $CDC-ABB=25$

  • Albert1
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Radius Small Circle: Measurement & More

  • Albert1
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High School Every Action That Has a Risk Indirectly Affects Your Lifespan?

  • TheScienceOrca
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What is the result of evaluating this sequence challenge?

  • anemone
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What are the roots of a rational equation with given conditions?

  • anemone
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Solve the Sequence Challenge: Find the Missing Digit & a Term

  • anemone
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Undergrad Finding Even/Odd Function in Intervals: the Case of F(x)

  • ajayguhan
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Prove 2x⁴+2y⁴+2z⁴ is the square of an integer

  • anemone
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Iranian is first woman to nab highest prize in maths

  • Lisa!
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Fermat's Last Supper: Recipes for N-Dimensional HyperSpace

  • heavyrocks
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Finding angles on trapezoid diagonals

  • lornick
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Locus of Point $x^3+y^3= 8- 6xy$

  • kaliprasad
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What is the proof for angle equality?

  • paulmdrdo1
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Determine all postive integer k

  • anemone
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Simplifying rational expressions

  • Alexstrasuz1
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Can You Prove this Specific Inequality Involving Positive Integers?

  • anemone
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Crazy Circle Illusion: Amaze Your Friends!

  • kaliprasad
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Undergrad Is the use of the term 'general form' correct for variable functions?

  • mesa
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Are My Answers Correct for These Ratio Math Problems?

  • Alexstrasuz1
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What is the Proof for the Floor Function Challenge II Involving Primes?

  • anemone
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Can Inequalities Be Proven? A Solution to a Complex Equation

  • anemone
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Simultaneous Equations Challenge II

  • anemone
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High School How does one express a function of a single variable and a constant?

  • mesa
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Undergrad These 10 questions should take 12 minutes?

  • Jamin2112
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Visual proof of if ∞=1/0, then 0=1/∞

  • anemone
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Proving $1 \leq a \leq 9$ for Quadratic Equations

  • Albert1
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Solve Trigonometry Angles: Degrees, Minutes & Seconds

  • Drain Brain
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Graduate Which Proof Format Is Easier to Grade: A or B?

  • 1MileCrash
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Solve for $\overline{abc}:$ $N=3194$

  • Albert1
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Math puzzle: getting 2L from 3L and 4L containers

  • burgess
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Finding the approximate diameter of an oil molecule

  • joshuas09
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Solving the System of Equations for $a^2+b^2+c^2$

  • anemone
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Graphics Coordinate: Is This Correct?

  • squexy
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How to find combination of values which comes out of P&C formulas

  • rajemessage
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Undergrad Writing square root of k as a recursive expression

  • mesa
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Rational: $(p^2+1)(q^2+1)(r^2+1)$ is Square

  • kaliprasad
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Graduate Mathematical name of time dilation curve

  • HALON
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Piecewise Functions and Domains

  • ardentmed
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How Can You Prove That a²+(b²)² Equals 1994 in Positive Integers?

  • anemone
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High School What is the simplest solution for this math pattern problem?

  • lazyaditya
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