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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
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MHB Therefore, the solutions are x = -1, 1, and 2 (mod 5).
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MHB Square of Integer: Showing Integer's Square
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MHB Just need to verify if this one needs to be subtracted or no.
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Graduate Method for unique collisions between 2 subdivided ellipses
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MHB Solve for the Two Numbers: Sum 9, Difference 6
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MHB Solve equation: $y+k^3=\sqrt[3]{k-y}$
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Graduate What is the largest looping number found in pi?
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MHB Which of the following implications are right?
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MHB How do I complete the square for $6z + 5$ without a third number?
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MHB Integer Solutions of $a^{a+b}=b^{12}$ and $b^{b+a}=a^3$
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MHB Why do we apply the Euclidean Division, b divided by 3?
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MHB Find the floor of the product of a series
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Undergrad Curiosity about infinity in geometry(Not homework just curious)
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Graduate How would someone verify if a function is 'new' to maths?
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MHB Solving Quadratic Equations: Find k
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MHB Find the area of an equilateral triangle
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MHB Problem solving 2 variable equal triangle problem
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Undergrad After calculus first pure math course, having a hard time.
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MHB Solving exponential (of trigonometric functions) equation
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MHB Solve Equation II: $\dfrac{1}{(x^2+x+2)^2}$
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Being comfortable while doing math
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MHB A proof about the fibonnaci numbers (simple for you guys)
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Undergrad Are math and computer science really the easiest college degrees?
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Undergrad How to be more insightful? (AHA insights)
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MHB Favorite Mathematician: Rene Descartes
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MHB Real Solutions for Equation: a-1
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MHB Find all solutions (0 - 2pi) for "tan2x^2 - 1 = 0 "
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High School Prime Number with Prime Digits
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MHB Solving how many square inches within a flag
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Graduate Why correct this inequality log(d/d-1)>(1/d)?
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Undergrad Simple coordinate geomety problem
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MHB Finding the equation of parabola
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Undergrad Is there any way to derive an equation for compound interest based
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MHB Is there any sense with these squares?
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Undergrad Can someone help me calculate time to arrival based on position and velocity?
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MHB Are My Algebra Answers Correct? Quick Review Needed!
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MHB Solve a trigonometric equation
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MHB How to Solve a Statics Truss Problem at Joint C Using the Joint Method?
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MHB Evaluate trigonometric expression
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MHB Collaborative Mind Mapping for Abstract Algebra: Building a Visual Blueprint
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Undergrad Parity of inverse trigonometric functions
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Undergrad The consequence of divisibility definition in integer
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High School What is the Equation to Symbolize Two Points in One Dimension?
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Undergrad Solving (-1)^x=1: What Am I Missing?
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Graduate Which Equation Correctly Represents the Planck Distribution?
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MHB Using expressions like "easy to see" or "it is obvious"
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MHB Find the solution using the KKT conditions.
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MHB Need Help with c part of question
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High School Point dividing a line segment (externally)
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Undergrad Why Do These Math Paradoxes Seem to Defy Logic?
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MHB Evaluate (a²+b²+c²)/(ab+bc+ca)
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MHB Can you prove this inequality challenge involving positive integers?
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MHB Find Equation for Parabolic Mic Cross-Section | Miguel's Yahoo Q
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MHB Complex Time, Distance & Speed
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MHB Prove the equation has no real solution
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MHB Sqrt(3) Simple Continued Fraction: Find & Explain
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MHB Prove tan x + tan(x+60°) + tan(x+120°)= 3 tan 3x
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High School Difference between graphs of -f(x) and f(-x)
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MHB Trigonometry question: order of operations
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Graduate What math is needed for hexagonal mesh wrapping on a 3D volume?
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MHB Find angles when circumference is divided into 5 unequal parts
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MHB Finding Constraints in Polynomial Data: How Many Linear Equations Are Needed?
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High School Where in trig are we taught Asin(θ+ø) = Bsinθ+Ccosθ?
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MHB Find the shortest path from 1 to 10.
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MHB Implicit finite difference method
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MHB Help Needed: Solving for m in an Unfamiliar Practice Problem
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Graduate Back to Algebra (and Problem Solving in math)
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MHB Calculating the Radius of a Graduated Circle
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High School Can you identify this line graph?
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MHB Finding the Ratio of $a$ to $b$ for $a^2+ab-b^2=0$
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Undergrad Changing variable in summation
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MHB Finding $\dfrac{AC}{BD}$ of a Trapezoid $ABCD$
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High School Resource for creative logic/math puzzles
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MHB Determine exact solutions to trig equation with graphing calculator
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High School What is the meaning of ± in mathematical equations?
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Graduate Quaternion in Image Processing - Learn How to Represent 3D Space
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MHB Solving a Cubic: Help Appreciated!
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MHB Word problem(finding dimensions)
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MHB Cylindrical Capacitor formulae- forming an intuition
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MHB Proving Triangle Angles Relation: $\frac{1}{\sin^2 \lambda}$
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MHB Can You Prove This Fraction Sequence is Less Than 1/1000?
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MHB Where should the values be placed to correctly solve for x?
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High School Why does Sin represent Y on unit circle
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MHB Simplify equation using binomial theorem
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High School Quote Regarding Choosing A Coordinate System
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MHB Algebra: Translating Words to Symbols w/1 Variable
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MHB Solve Trig Equation Graphically & Algebraically: Why Different Answers?
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MHB Solve Distance Problem A & B: 6 & 10 Min Circular Mile Track
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MHB Math History question - Fibonacci Proof
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MHB Minimize the trigonometric expression.
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MHB Given sequences, finding the relation
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MHB Marked Price for 20% Discount Sofa with 25% Profit
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MHB No problem! Always happy to help with math questions.
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MHB Trigonometric inequality bounded by lines
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High School Letters in expressions and formulas
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MHB Find the Two-Digit Number: Exceeds by 4 and 1 Less Than Twice the Units Digit
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High School Calculate Sin/Cos/Tan By Hand - No Calculator Needed!
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MHB Fermat's last theorem (Not to freak, just a special one)
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