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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Graduate Math is Beautiful: Evidence for Mathematical Aesthetics

  • Demystifier
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Proof of Quadratic Reciprocity: Undergrad Friendly

  • matqkks
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Graduate Using the Lambert W-Function to Solve for a Unique Real Value of x

  • Uan
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Solve Equation III: $(a+5)(a+4)(a+3)^2(a+2)(a+1)=360$

  • anemone
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Can Odd Positive Integers Solve the Equation $\cos kx = 2^{k-1} \cos x$?

  • anemone
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Yahoo Answers: Linear Homogeneous Recurrence - JunkYardDawg

  • MarkFL
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High School Does n² has all the factors n has? How can I be sure?

  • MonkeyKid
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Undergrad Conway's experiment: simultaneous grid change

  • Alex_P
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High School New way to derive sectors of a circle (easy)

  • shadowboy13
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Solve Equation II: $(1+a!)(1+b!)=(a+b)!$

  • anemone
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Emptying and filling a tank word problem.

  • paulmdrdo1
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Proving the Irrationality of $\sqrt{3}$

  • paulmdrdo1
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Can you prove this trigonometric equation? 3cos(p+s)=7cos(q+r)

  • anemone
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Kim's Questions on Babylonian Method for Estimating Square Roots

  • MarkFL
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Solving Equations with Exponents: How to Find the Value of x

  • tmt1
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What has Euler got on his head here?

  • dipole
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Solving Sequence Problem with Elementary Math Concepts

  • anemone
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High School Find the Next Term in the Math Sequence?

  • johnqwertyful
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Union of 2 Squares: How Many Regions Can Mike Get?

  • bala2014
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Solve Quadratic Equation: $\mathcal{E}$ Experiment

  • Julio1
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Solve Equation: Find Real $a$ for $10^a+12^a-14^a=13^a-11^a$

  • anemone
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Solving equation with fraction & bracket help required please

  • tony66
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High School Going from proportional to equals

  • Hazzattack
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Undergrad Isolating a variable gives me endless loop

  • HKragh
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Find the least positive integer

  • anemone
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Angle of elevation and depression problems

  • Jerome1
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Solving the Lawn Mowing Puzzle: Explained!

  • amirus15
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Graduate What function was used for current record of decimal places of EM cnst

  • mesa
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Graduate Distinguish pq Prime Cases: Algorithm for ppt

  • Dragonfall
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Calculate Real Values of $x$ in Exponential Equation

  • juantheron
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High School Deciding on a proper graphing calculator window?

  • Tyrion101
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High School Can someone prove this basic identity?

  • Synopoly
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Rearranging the subject of an equation help please

  • sarannie
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Undergrad Multiplying the two inequalities

  • Quarlep
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SAT Math: Greatest Possible Area of Triangle (7, 10)

  • DaniNY
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Graduate Areas of a series of annular sectors

  • jfox
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Undergrad Does point really exist?a mathematical concep

  • danger9
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Undergrad How to derive a function from an irregular table of values?

  • alext180
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High School I can't remember how to solve equations with logarithms/exponents

  • Jamin2112
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High School Pi Day Misconception: Is Pi an Irrational Number?

  • Revin
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Moment of Force F & P: Calculation & Solution

  • bergausstein
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Solving Trig Equation: Find the Answer Quickly

  • anemone
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High School Understanding the Relationship Between Sine Waves and Sine Angles?

  • Newtons Apple
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High School Ax+b=0 is one-variable linear equation

  • WannabeFeynman
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Welcome to PF! Improving Math/Physics Together

  • suresh
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High School Pythagoras Theorem: Is Variance of a Straight Line Zero?

  • shivakumar06
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Determine Compositions of Functions

  • Alaba27
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How to Find the Volume of a Tetrahedron?

  • Saitama
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Evaluate ab+bc+ca Given Real Numbers

  • anemone
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Calculate $(ab,p^4)$: Prime Number Exercise

  • evinda
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Graduate Still looking for a list of Ramanujan identities, very expensive

  • mesa
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High School How can Logarithms be applied to real life situations and examples?

  • Niaboc67
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Undergrad Irrational^rational = rational

  • caters
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Is simplification of sin(x) * (1 - sqrt(cos(x)) possible?

  • lkcl
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Find the largest positive real root

  • anemone
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High School Quadratic equation - how to understand the impact of the middle term?

  • musicgold
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What are the values of a_n and b_n for a given sequence?

  • Albert1
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Jackin's question at Yahoo Answers regarding a linear recurrence

  • MarkFL
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Solve $a_n>0$ Math Problem for $a_n$ with Given Sequence

  • Albert1
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Finding the acceleration of a soldier dropeed into a snow bank

  • leprofece
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Undergrad Function that equals 1 at x=0, but 0 everywhere else?

  • Kepler_
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Find zeros of the function... check my answers? f(x)= x^2+16x+62?

  • pita0001
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Finding $a+b$ given $(3a+b)^2+6a-2b=1544$

  • Albert1
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Solving $(a,b)=1 \Rightarrow (a^m,b^n)=1$ without Primes

  • evinda
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Cocktail "Recursive": Alcohol, Water & Final Composition

  • Evgeny.Makarov
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High School Function/Curve that goes through certain points?

  • Kepler_
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Is the area of a parallelogram equal to a/b times sine alpha?

  • leprofece
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Solve $25^a+9^a+4^a=15^a+10^a+6^a$ Equation

  • anemone
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Prove that number is not a perfect square

  • evinda
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Triangle and logarithm problem

  • Saitama
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Undergrad Approximation of values from non-closed form equation.

  • Legaldose
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Angle of Elevation: Calculating Height of Statue

  • leprofece
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Integration Formulas: Do We Really Need to Memorize Them?

  • soroban
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Undergrad Can Multiple Periods Determine a Fundamental Period in Functions?

  • Bipolarity
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Graduate Challenge 11: Sequence of Primes

  • Office_Shredder
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Graduate What is wrong with my summation formula?

  • DerekZ10
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High School What is 0/0 and why does it cause so much confusion?

  • Blackhawk4560
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Graduate Redundancy in mathematical properties

  • V0ODO0CH1LD
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Graduate Parody math paper - defining properties

  • Whovian
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Solve Equation II: $\frac{25x-2}{4}=\frac{13x+4}{3}$

  • anemone
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Graduate Number Theory - Proving x is not a perfect square?

  • Cornell2017
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Show the result of the sum of a series isn't a prime number

  • anemone
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Stopping a Spaceship: Calculating the Required Force from Backthrusters

  • Dustinsfl
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Undergrad Is the Fourth Dimension Really Time or Something Else?

  • L.Newton
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Finding values a, b, c, d, e, f

  • mente oscura
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Graduate Famous math problems in machine learning and AI ?

  • Stephen Tashi
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High School What is Common Core 32 -12 and how can I solve it?

  • jacobtwmurphy
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Electrostatic Force: Effects of Distance

  • Dustinsfl
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Elastic Collision of 2 Masses: Calculating \(v'\) and \(V_0'\)

  • Dustinsfl
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Undergrad Looking for a specific math notation

  • iScience
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High School Why Is the Order of Operations Important in Math?

  • EngWiPy
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Undergrad Determining quantities as vectors or not

  • MathewsMD
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The Reflection Property of a Hyperbola

  • Evgeny.Makarov
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