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MHB Find Radius of Circle: Calculate Here
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High School Geometry Question About A Sphere
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Undergrad Equation that integrates previous y-value.
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Undergrad Solve Large Exponent Modular Math Problem Easily
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Undergrad Very basic: constant in gravity-model of trade
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Mathematical methods in physical scince
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MHB Factoring Polynomials: Start Here
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High School Logarithm Q: Is log(\frac{3}{5}) = \frac{log3}{log5}?
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Light Intoxication for Enhanced Creativity in Math?
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MHB Solve the inequality....and justify your answer
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Graduate Computing the Unsolvable: Is it Possible?
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High School Don't understand the graph of y^2=x^2
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MHB Find the image: F: N * N -> R , F(x) = m^2 + 2n
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Undergrad Helmholtz resonator equation. How do I do this? Please help.
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High School What to do when you can't remember a formula for a word problem?
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High School Difference between a variable and a constant?
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Graduate What are the bessel functions at k=0
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MHB Multiplication with binary unsigned numbers
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MHB How Do the Fractions A and B Differ in Value and Structure?
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MHB Solving Complex Polynomial Equations
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High School How long does it take to make homework that comes out even, when there
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Unknown X in Rectangle - Mystery Image
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Undergrad Find Function to fit data - Card shuffle
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MHB Solve a Problem & Impress Friends: Proving a/(b+c) for Integers a, b, c
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MHB Find the Maximum of n: $n^2 - 2112$
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Undergrad Can a polynomial model any continuous function?
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MHB Need help factoring these polynomials?
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MHB Solve Einstein's Riddle: Who Owns the Fish?
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Undergrad What does it mean if two functions are orthogonal?
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Undergrad What other ways can you split an equation into two?
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Undergrad The difference between 0/0 from 1/0
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Undergrad Are Fermat's Little Theorem and Wilson's Theorems Useful in Number Theory?
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Graduate Spatial graphs and their chromatic number
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Undergrad Question: Infinity A bigger than Infinity B ?
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MHB Integer ordered pairs in logarithmic equation
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MHB Calculation of (a,b,c,d) for Given Large Factorial Number
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Fixing a Math Error: How to Identify and Correct Mistakes - Quick Help Request
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MHB 57^(th) digit in decimal expansion
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MHB Find Term with $x^2$ in Binomial Theorem
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MHB Parabola standard form of equation at x = -1
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MHB How do you find the image of the function?
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Undergrad Finding the range of rational functions algebraically
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MHB Solving a Quartic Equation with Large Coefficients
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MHB Parabola standard form of equation at x = -5
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MHB Strings & Pulleys: Equilibrium, Find T1 & Explain
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MHB How to Write a Polynomial in Standard Form with Three Variables?
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MHB Can three tangents to a circle meet at a common point?
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High School Why do we move the minus sign in front of sin in odd/even function equations?
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MHB Total ordered pair in factorial equation
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MHB Exploring the Possibilities: Solving an 8-Digit Even Number Permutation Question
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MHB Can $3^{2008}+4^{2009}$ Be Factored into Two Numbers Larger Than $2009^{182}$?
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MHB How many radians does the airplane propeller rotate in 190/3 pi seconds?
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High School How Do Mathematicians Prefer to Notate Integrals with dx?
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Graduate Why Does the Value of Tan(89.99...) Converge to 18/pi?
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MHB Find angle in radians of tractor wheel going 22 mph in 12 s
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MHB How Fast Do Carousel Rides Travel in Miles per Hour?
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MHB Need Explanations For The Red Part (2 variable inequality)
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Graduate Euclid's Elements - The Application of Areas
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MHB Sustainability of pyramid scheme
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MHB If z = -3+4i....(related vectors)
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MHB What is the angular velocity of a cylinder in rev/hr
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MHB Solve equation with square roots
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Graduate What is the value of pure math (besides just being awesome?)
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Graduate Find All Pairs (m,n) with mn-1 Dividing n^3+1
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MHB Finding $f(67500)$ with Given Conditions on $f(x)$
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High School What's the Difference Between a Position and a Position Vector?
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MHB Generate Sequences Divisible by 24 with 5n+1 & 7n+1
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MHB Find all pairs (m,k) of integer solutions
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High School The way we write ln(x) to the power of a
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Undergrad Derive cross product from dot product
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Graduate Contribute to Society: Theoretical Math and Real World Applications
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MHB Linear and angular velocity of 2 pulleys and a belt.
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Graduate Best piecewise linear interpolation
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MHB Find all positive integer solutions of the given equation.
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Undergrad Can a Non-Invertible Function Become Invertible in Certain Intervals?
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MHB A Few Interesting Problems I Found
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MHB Calculating Angular and Linear Speeds of Pulley and Belt
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Graduate Any ideas for topics in Mathematical Physics?
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Graduate Solving 2-Can, 1-Cup Problem: f(n)
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High School Algebra: Rearranging Terms - Confirming Order Change Rules
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Graduate Cross product of two 4-Vectors
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High School Can you solve the equation 100! - 99!?
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MHB Hello's question at Yahoo Answers regarding proving a trigonometric identity
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MHB How many solutions for this general equation?
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High School Finding Sequences: Logic and Practice
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MHB How Can the Chinese Remainder Theorem Be Applied to Diophantine Equations?
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Undergrad What are some practical applications of the Chinese Remainder Theorem?
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MHB Find the smallest positive integer n
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MHB More Combinatorial Fun: Evaluating Sums
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Graduate Find a General Function for a Periodic Curve with Symmetry and Infinite Decay"
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Learning By Doing: Is It Worth It?
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Undergrad Solving the Mystery of Negative Square Roots
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High School Simplified Radical Form with square and cubed roots
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