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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Undergrad What Are the Real-World Applications of Perfect Numbers Beyond Mersenne Primes?

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Simultaneous Equations Challenge

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Undergrad Why is RMS used for averages when considering a sine wave?

  • iScience
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Determine if you have enough information to figure question.

  • clhrhrklsr
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High School Formula for missing person's weight from team of 5

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What is x when c is at maximum?

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Is the Inequality of Series Proven with 1 to 99 and 2 to 100?

  • Albert1
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Prove Inequality: $18<\sum\limits_{i=2}^{99}\dfrac 1{\sqrt i} <19$

  • Albert1
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No Integer x for Which $P(x)=14$ Given Four Integer Values of $P(x)=7$

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System of Equations: Find Real Numbers $p,q,r,s$

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High School What is an affine function?

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Finding the angle opposite the R

  • Drain Brain
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Finding the Resultant Angle for Vector Addition Using Law of Sines and Cosines

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Finding the speed of an aeroplane

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How do I find the golden ratio in a geometric sequence?

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Undergrad How Does Mathematical Induction Work?

  • ineedhelpnow
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Remainder of $\dfrac {19^{81}+19^{49}+19^{25}+19^9+19}{19^3-19}$

  • Albert1
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Where to Find New Math Materials from the 1960s?

  • LeoSmolka
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Finding tanagram piece dimensions without midpoint assumptions

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Determine if you have enough info to figure a side

  • clhrhrklsr
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Graduate Can Different Types of Infinities Coexist in Mathematical Reality?

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Graduate Congruence statements, with a statement of percentage

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Graduate The most beautiful chain of equalities I have ever seen

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High School Polynomial long division -- How does it work?

  • TheSodesa
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How do you add and subtract measurements?

  • clhrhrklsr
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Polynomial Challenge V: Real Solution Implies $p^2+q^2\ge 8$

  • anemone
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What Are the Variable Restrictions in the Equation 5/x = (10/3x) + 4?

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Undergrad Proof of PSF quadratic factorising

  • bairdos
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Problem on finding least number

  • burgess
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What integer makes $(x-a)(x-10) +1$ factorable as $(x+b)(x+ c)$?

  • kaliprasad
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High School Why is the hyperbola round at the bottom?

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Undergrad Why does modular arithmetic need integers for multiplication but not addition?

  • davon806
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What is the area of a parallelogram without knowing the height?

  • jljarrett18
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Undergrad How Do I Simplify the Right Side of the Mathematical Induction Equation?

  • Hazel
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Find the Max of $PC$ in $\triangle ABC$

  • Albert1
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Find Sum of Diagonals of Pentagon $PQRST$

  • anemone
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Find the sum of all real solutions

  • anemone
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Graduate Koch Snowflake Proof by Induction.

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Calculation of angles in normal anatomical curved bones that are fractured.

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Can You Prove the Floor Function Challenge for Real Numbers?

  • anemone
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Deferred Periodicity of a Number

  • kaliprasad
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Undergrad Need digital root calculation for large numbers

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Why did Sophie Come Up with Germain Primes?

  • matqkks
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Finding a³ − 1/a³ given a⁴ + 1/a⁴ = 119

  • soroban
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Undergrad What are some examples of exact forms of the golden ratio?

  • mesa
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Simplifying Complex Math Expression

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Graduate How can a transcendental number be a base?

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Can you factor x² + y² without a perfect square 2AB?

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Growing herbs at home

  • Albert1
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Undergrad Why Do Different Prime Number Variations Occur in Equal Frequencies?

  • Bob3141592
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Undergrad Online calculator that can form an equation of a curve

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Algebra Challenge: Prove $\dfrac{2007}{2}-\ldots=\dfrac{2007}{2008}$

  • anemone
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What Are Essential Tips for Hiking in the Woods?

  • Albert1
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Max Area of $\triangle ABC$ with $AB=AC$ and $BD=m$

  • Albert1
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How to Create an Online Store for Your Business

  • Albert1
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How to Determine the Vertex of a Parabola?

  • Amer
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High School Good tutorials on Algebra II, trig and calc?

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Undergrad Why Did Sophie Germain Discover Germain Primes?

  • matqkks
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Graduate Is Pi a rational number in any other base besides base Pi?

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Index Refraction Yell Light Sodium Lamp Liquid 1.92E8m/s

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Undergrad Converting equations to linear equations?

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What Are the Real Solutions to This Complex Quadratic Equation?

  • anemone
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Chapter 36 Problem #9 Diffraction

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Finding conditions for which an inequality holds

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Undergrad Why Should You Avoid Assumptions in Math?

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Minimum value of $a$ for Quadratic Polynomial

  • anemone
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Solve Trig Challenge: Find All Values of x

  • anemone
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Which is Larger: $2005!$ or $2^{18000}$?

  • anemone
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30-60-90 triangle side lengths

  • jimhayes
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FE 1D method and hat functions

  • Carla1985
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Solving System of Equations using Substitution or Elimination

  • Hazel
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Find Number b/w 1000-2000: Impossible Sum of Consec. Nums

  • kaliprasad
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Understanding Kinematic Relative Motion: Solving Problem 1

  • leprofece
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Sexagisimal and centisimal system

  • Drain Brain
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High School How is prime number programmed

  • rajeshmarndi
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Can the Polynomial $x^7-2x^5+10x^2-1$ Have a Root Greater Than 1?

  • anemone
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How can I convert degrees to grades using a conversion factor?

  • Drain Brain
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Graduate Conne's indexing construction for Penrose tilings

  • nomadreid
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Book Solving Complex Math Problems

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Air Race from Metropolis to Aniba Gothic and Back

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I do not recognize:$$B=\frac{\mu_0 I R^2}{2 R}$$Where did you find it?

  • nerdsamurai22
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Finding thermal energy from ion beam in a mass spectrometer

  • claire1
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Converting phasor 169∠-45° at 60 Hz to sinusoid form

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Math vs Physics: Which is Better? Opinions?

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Graduate Reverse-engineer fractal resampling process

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Geometry and Trigonometry Challenge

  • anemone
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Find the greatest positive integer

  • anemone
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What is the bearing and distance between cities A and C?

  • Jerome1
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Sequence Challenge: Find $a_{61}+a_{63}$

  • anemone
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Divide a big cube into 49 small cubes

  • Albert1
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High School Convert Psi to Lbs: How Much Can 10,000 psi Lift?

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Solving the Diophantine Equation $a^4 + 79 + b^4 = 48ab$

  • anemone
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Solving an Elusive Problem: Seeking Inspiration from MHB

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Undergrad How to invent a mathematical theory

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