General Math Forum

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There are no a,b such that a^n-b^n|a^n+b^n

  • evinda
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Undergrad Find Out How Many Combinations of n Squares Exist

  • aaaa202
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Prove Trigonometric Equality: $tan 1^o+tan 5^o+tan 9^o = tan 177^o-45$

  • Albert1
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High School Confusing Students with Fractions

  • jing2178
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High School Proportional Segments Theorem

  • noowutah
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Difference between distance from two fixed points is a positive constant

  • Dustinsfl
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High School Dividing with Units: An Introduction to Math Problem Solving

  • thedy
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Show the trigonometric equation has no solutions

  • anemone
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Solve a Math Problem w/ Elementary Methods: An Infinite Product Show

  • Shobhit
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Undergrad Why is the parallelogram rule for the addition of forces as it is?

  • zexott
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Solve the Math Puzzle: 15|2^(4n)-1

  • evinda
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Show that 1^m+2^m+....+(n-2)^m+(n-1)^m is divisible by n

  • mathmari
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Explaining Integer Equations: Why -1 at the End?

  • psc109
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Object Oscillation & Spring Shortening: Find the Answer!

  • leprofece
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Show that x^2+y^2 is not a square

  • evinda
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High School What is the Constructibility of the Square Root of 2?

  • MonkeyKid
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Undergrad Source for aperture information

  • BryanM
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Converting r=4+4cos(theta) into rectangular form

  • Raerin
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Show that the number a is not a square of an integer

  • mathmari
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Graduate Is it okay to post just identities on arXiv?

  • mesa
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Graduate Need sources to search for gamma function infinite series identities.

  • mesa
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Can You Crack This Advanced Trigonometry Problem?

  • Saitama
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Applications Diophantine Equations

  • matqkks
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High School Seeming paradox when squaring distance depending on units

  • CuriousBanker
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What Is the Least Positive Integer x Satisfying These Congruences?

  • Suvadip
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Prove Inequality: $ab+c, bc+a, ca+b \geq 18$

  • Albert1
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High School Reduction of decimals when multiplying with a number with 15 decimals

  • niccojul
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Easy Identity Question: Proving 2cos(x)sin(x) = sin(2x)

  • tmt1
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Finding $max(a+b+c)$ Given $a\in Z, b,c\in R$

  • Albert1
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Undergrad How to Find the Area of a Triangle Using Basic Trigonometry?

  • MechatronO
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How to Solve Simultaneous Equations with Multiplication Symbols?

  • AstroBoy1
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Solving 3 Equations for x, y & z in R

  • Albert1
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Prove the equation has 4 distinct real solutions

  • anemone
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Can't figure out how to begin with solving this one.

  • jaytheseer
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Therefore, the solutions are x = -1, 1, and 2 (mod 5).

  • Suvadip
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Square of Integer: Showing Integer's Square

  • anemone
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Just need to verify if this one needs to be subtracted or no.

  • jaytheseer
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Graduate Method for unique collisions between 2 subdivided ellipses

  • Michel_vdg
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Solve for the Two Numbers: Sum 9, Difference 6

  • paulmdrdo1
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Solve equation: $y+k^3=\sqrt[3]{k-y}$

  • anemone
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Graduate What is the largest looping number found in pi?

  • Isaacsname
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Which of the following implications are right?

  • evinda
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How do I complete the square for $6z + 5$ without a third number?

  • shamieh
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Integer Solutions of $a^{a+b}=b^{12}$ and $b^{b+a}=a^3$

  • anemone
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Why do we apply the Euclidean Division, b divided by 3?

  • evinda
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Find the floor of the product of a series

  • anemone
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Undergrad Curiosity about infinity in geometry(Not homework just curious)

  • caters
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Graduate How would someone verify if a function is 'new' to maths?

  • mesa
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Solving Quadratic Equations: Find k

  • Albert1
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Find the area of an equilateral triangle

  • anemone
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Problem solving 2 variable equal triangle problem

  • jeflon
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Undergrad After calculus first pure math course, having a hard time.

  • chimath35
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Solving exponential (of trigonometric functions) equation

  • anemone
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Solve Equation II: $\dfrac{1}{(x^2+x+2)^2}$

  • anemone
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Being comfortable while doing math

  • Nano-Passion
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A proof about the fibonnaci numbers (simple for you guys)

  • E01
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Undergrad Are math and computer science really the easiest college degrees?

  • member 428835
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Undergrad How to be more insightful? (AHA insights)

  • hihiip201
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Favorite Mathematician: Rene Descartes

  • Farmtalk
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Real Solutions for Equation: a-1

  • anemone
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Find all solutions (0 - 2pi) for "tan2x^2 - 1 = 0 "

  • estex198
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High School Prime Number with Prime Digits

  • fibonacci235
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Solving how many square inches within a flag

  • wtam1100
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Graduate Why correct this inequality log(d/d-1)>(1/d)?

  • parisa
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Undergrad Simple coordinate geomety problem

  • silent_hunter
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Finding the equation of parabola

  • jamescv31
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Undergrad Is there any way to derive an equation for compound interest based

  • ainster31
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Is there any sense with these squares?

  • kpkkpk
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Undergrad Can someone help me calculate time to arrival based on position and velocity?

  • zero_sum
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Are My Algebra Answers Correct? Quick Review Needed!

  • JohnP60
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Solve tan(4y) = (cos y - sin y)/(cos y + sin y) for 0 < y < π/4

  • anemone
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How to Solve a Statics Truss Problem at Joint C Using the Joint Method?

  • bergausstein
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Evaluate trigonometric expression

  • anemone
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Collaborative Mind Mapping for Abstract Algebra: Building a Visual Blueprint

  • ModusPonens
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Undergrad Parity of inverse trigonometric functions

  • Jhenrique
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Undergrad The consequence of divisibility definition in integer

  • Seydlitz
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High School What is the Equation to Symbolize Two Points in One Dimension?

  • Quarlep
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Undergrad Solving (-1)^x=1: What Am I Missing?

  • Apteronotus
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Graduate Which Equation Correctly Represents the Planck Distribution?

  • Mechatron
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Using expressions like "easy to see" or "it is obvious"

  • polygamma
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Find the solution using the KKT conditions.

  • mathmari
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Need Help with c part of question

  • saadskl123
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High School Point dividing a line segment (externally)

  • kashan123999
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Undergrad Why Do These Math Paradoxes Seem to Defy Logic?

  • PhysicoRaj
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Evaluate (a²+b²+c²)/(ab+bc+ca)

  • anemone
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Can you prove this inequality challenge involving positive integers?

  • anemone
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Find Equation for Parabolic Mic Cross-Section | Miguel's Yahoo Q

  • MarkFL
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Complex Time, Distance & Speed

  • DNA1
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Prove the equation has no real solution

  • anemone
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Sqrt(3) Simple Continued Fraction: Find & Explain

  • MarkFL
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Prove tan x + tan(x+60°) + tan(x+120°)= 3 tan 3x

  • Albert1
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High School Difference between graphs of -f(x) and f(-x)

  • Tyrion101
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Trigonometry question: order of operations

  • tmt1
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Graduate What math is needed for hexagonal mesh wrapping on a 3D volume?

  • DrBwts
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Find angles when circumference is divided into 5 unequal parts

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High School Where in trig are we taught Asin(θ+ø) = Bsinθ+Ccosθ?

  • gikiian
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Find the shortest path from 1 to 10.

  • mathmari
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