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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
MHB Solving a Quadratic Binom: Who's Right?
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Undergrad Generating square vector field
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Undergrad Getting i^3 = -i using laws of surds
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MHB [Unsolved] How many "magic squares" (combinatorial)?
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MHB The student made a mistake in his counting
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MHB When Are the Equivalence and Inequality Met?
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MHB Arithmetic Sequence: Find Initial Term & Sum to 243
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Undergrad Want to Develop Mathematical Maturity
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Where Can You Find Old Math Textbooks and Which Authors Are Recommended?
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MHB Solving Ratio and Proportion Problem: (a+b+c)^2/(a^2+b^2+c^2)
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MHB F(x) is non negative for all real x
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MHB Can there be two positive integers x and y that satisfy x^2 - 4y^2 = 14?
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MHB Polynomial Challenge: Find $f(p)+f(q)+f(r)+f(s)$
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MHB Solve Ratio Word Problem: Find Value of x
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High School What's the difference between regular math and college math?
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Undergrad Interrelationship between power of 2 and integer length
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MHB Solving for Real Solutions: Systems of Equations with Powers
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Undergrad How Are Expressions Derived from Previous Equations in Mathematical Problems?
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MHB Canceling fractions when more than 1 variable in an equation
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Complex math concepts with simple explanations?
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MHB Proportions and Equations: Can You Prove a Ratio with this Equation?
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MHB How to Prove a Mean Proportion Problem in Algebra?
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Graduate How come, for any n > 2, the nth triangular number + the nth square
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What's your worst fear in maths-heavy exams?
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Graduate What is the smallest possible sum for a labeled 63-gon?
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Undergrad GCD(a,b) = GCD(a,b+a): Clarifying My Error
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Graduate Falling polygons: meshing vs. stacking - analytic solution needed
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MHB Finding Primitive Roots Modulo 169: Is There a Smarter Way?
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Undergrad Opposite Directions: Addition vs. Multiplication
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MHB Is this a typo in IP networks?
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MHB Root Calculation: Isolating the Radical
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MHB Root Calculations: Easiest Way to Solve?
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MHB Inverse signs on both sides of an equation [Confusion]
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Undergrad Mystery of the Integers: Unraveling Prob90
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High School What Are the Existing Sustainable Energy Solutions?
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Undergrad What theorem is this called? For any gap size n, no more than n gaps
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MHB Can you prove this fraction problem with mean proportion?
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Undergrad Is integration tiresome for you too?
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Graduate Why is Goldbach conjecture that every even = a prime + a prime becomes
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High School Scaling Problem: How Much Would He Weigh?
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MHB Solve Quadratic Equation Without Computer
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Undergrad Comparing exponents in an equation.
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Undergrad Finding Phase Shift in Trigonometric Equations
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What do you use wolfram mathamatica for?
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MHB Eulers phi function, orders, gcd
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MHB Determine the number of solutions for a system of equation
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MHB Optimizing n for Integer Solutions in Factorial Expressions
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High School Number minus sum of digits is dividable by 9
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Undergrad Ramp on unknown unlevel surface
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MHB Inequality with absolute value.
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MHB Solve Exponent Challenge: Prove Equality
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MHB Find the number of positive integer values
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MHB Finding $f(1)$ in a Polynomial of Integer Coefficients $\leq$ 4
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MHB Help with College Algebra Project
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MHB PreCalc Functions Help: Translations
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MHB Prove: (AC)² = (AD)² + (AB)·(CD)
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MHB Find Polynomial Roots: x4-2x3-25x2+50x
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Undergrad Techniques for Factoring Large Polynomial
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So I figured out why I hate math, now how do I figure out how to like
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What Are Some Good Sites for Solving Math/Physics Problems by Hand?
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MHB How to Calculate Total Toothpicks and Squares in Any Figure of the Sequence?
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Graduate For any Pythagorean triple, the number of primes under a + b + c must
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MHB No. of real solutions in exponential equation
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MHB How Do You Calculate the Dimensions of Two Equal-Area Rectangular Tables?
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MHB Solve Simultaneous Equations y=2x²+3x-31 & y=21-2x
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MHB No. of real solutions in polynomial equation
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MHB Having difficulty in solving the equation
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MHB Converting from Cartesian to polar form
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MHB Math related images for movie and book titles
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MHB Algebra Problem About Quadratic Function
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MHB Ray's question at Yahoo Answers regarding polynomial division
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MHB Making up an Equation That Satisfies Given Conditions
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High School What are the solutions to x^3+3x^2-4=0?
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MHB Find the number of real ordered pairs (y,a)
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MHB Find the number of distinct real roots
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MHB Can the Maximum Sum of Diagonals in a Rhombus Be Proven to Be 14?
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Graduate Applied BBP-formula for the n-th digit of pi
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High School Reciprocals and repeating digits
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MHB What Are Some Accessible Unsolved Problems in Number Theory for Teenagers?
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MHB Divisibility of Binomial Coefficients
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Undergrad Basic rule is that: a/b=c/d then, a+b/a-b = c+d/c-dbut suppose
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Undergrad How to determine the area of intersecting circles?
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Undergrad Is it true that any rule regarding prime numbers eventually fails?
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MHB Solve sin³(x) - cos³(x) = sin²(x)
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MHB Find the number of real solutions
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MHB Resources for 18yo Students: Prime Number Theorem
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Undergrad How Is the Euler Totient Function Applied in Real Life?
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MHB Find A: 3-Digit Number from Abc = a + b + c
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MHB Can You Solve the 4-Digit Number Puzzle?
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MHB Find $a+b+c$ for Integer $a,b,c$ Given $a+b=2004$
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Book Where to find famous maths books?
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Undergrad Completely confused with orbiting planets maths
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MHB Creating a Balanced Single Round Robin Tournament Schedule
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MHB Finding the Period of a Function
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MHB What Are the Real-Life Applications of the Euler Totient Function?
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MHB How can we approach a seemingly senseless binomial expansion problem?
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MHB The Spring Constant for a Beam: How to Derive the Deflection Formula
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MHB What is the image of the function f: R->R, f(x) = (x-2)^4
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MHB A question on cryptography....
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MHB Are Fermat's Little Theorem and Wilson's Theorem Useful in Number Theory?
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