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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Real Life Applications of Ceiling and Floor Functions

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High School Why are these graphs so different? y^2=x y=sqrt(x)

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High School Is There a Faster Way to Factor Than Just Guessing Factors?

  • Tyrion101
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High School Real World Applications of Ceiling and Floor Functions

  • matqkks
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High School Is the following the only reason why |x| ≠ ±x?

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Undergrad How Did Mandelbrot Solve Problems with Geometric Intuition Instead of Algebra?

  • shadowboy13
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Sum of Factorial Series: Find the Answer!

  • anemone
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Aju051000's questions at Yahoo Answers involving trigonometry

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Maximizing a 3rd Order Polynomial: Finding Duplicate Solutions

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High School Why are prime numbers suddenly relevant in modern technology?

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How Are Prime Numbers Utilized in Everyday Life and Technology?

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High School Composition: Arithmetic is futile

  • MinnesotaState
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Exponents - Numbers with Variables

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What is the exact value of the trig function for pi/180?

  • jacobi1
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Understanding Dimensional Analysis: Solving for i, j, and k Values

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Finding the outer diameter of an annulus

  • linapril
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Undergrad Let's see if anyone can complete this series

  • mia5
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Determine the positive numbers a

  • anemone
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Richard Perito: Find Quadratic with Roots -1 +/- i√2

  • MarkFL
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Graduate Pompeiu Problem: Solved & Related to Navier-Stokes?

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Undergrad Does the order of algebraic steps (not operations) matter?

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How to see the forest through the trees? (How not to miss the obvious?

  • Tyrion101
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Is 2B Always Less Than A+C in a Triangle ABC?

  • Albert1
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High School How to find sines/cosines without memorization?

  • QuantumCurt
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Solve x^2-x-1: Find a & b | Integer Solution

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High School How Do Triangle Similarity and Supplementary Angles Relate in Geometry?

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Math Puzzle: Fill in the 9 Blanks to Satisfy (*)

  • Albert1
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Finding a Solution to an Inequality in Natural Numbers

  • Albert1
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Undergrad How do I accurately model and calculate costs for different data plans?

  • needalgebra
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What is the remainder when 1992 is divided by 92 using the CRT?

  • Suvadip
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Set Planck's constant equal to 1

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High School How Can I Succeed in the Math Olympiad?

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Ibv9 The triangle ABC is defined by the following vectors

  • karush
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Undergrad Real life uses for math for the layman/undergraduate?

  • Keith Young
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Graduate Not Linear counting, 3D counting billions of billionths

  • Peter Gleeson
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Please find the side length of an equilateral triangle

  • Albert1
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How do I solve sqrt(5x + 3) = -2?

  • littapple
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Katresha Davis' Trig Questions: Distance, Altitude & Ratio

  • MarkFL
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Finding $\overset{\frown}{BN}$ with Given Parameters

  • Albert1
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Wooden Sphere Sinking in Pond: Find h in Terms of r

  • MarkFL
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Simplifying a Fraction with Exponents

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Why Do Vehicles Moving North-South Have East-West Velocity Components?

  • karush
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Undergrad Light's intensity increases by the square?

  • MinnesotaState
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Definition of "And" & "Or" | Thank You

  • chemistry1
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Compare P and Q: $a, b, c, d, m, n > 0$

  • Albert1
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Undergrad Counter-intuitive statistics puzzles

  • NATURE.M
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Solve Polynomial Challenge: Prove $(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)(x-4)(x-5)(x-6)=720$

  • anemone
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When 0.123....495051/0.515049....321

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What is the real root of x^5+5x^3+5x-1?

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Undergrad Question regarding inverse functions

  • michellemich
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Undergrad Mathematical Applications in Retail Operations

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Undergrad Prime numbers from infinite prime number proof

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Find $\theta$ for Trig Function 33: No Calculator

  • bergausstein
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High School How did Eratosthenes measure the earth's circumference

  • The mentalist
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Boost Your 3rd Grader's Learning with Easy to Follow Tips - 3rd Grade Help

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High School How can I use mathematical symbols to indicate if a number is an integer or not?

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High School Surface Area of Cube & Inscribed Sphere

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Graduate Challenge XI: Harmonic Numbers

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Trigonometric Ratios: Explaining Angle $\theta$

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High School Can Enhancing Thinking Skills Boost Problem-Solving Abilities?

  • hihiip201
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High School Proving Congruence of Geometric Figures with Superposition

  • chemistry1
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Undergrad General Simplification of (1+x)/(1-x)

  • remorris
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What exactly do you call Real Analysis?

  • ModusPonens
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Cfm4life's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding surface areas of solids

  • MarkFL
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Prove: One of $a, b$ or $c$ is Sum of Other Two

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Is a number member of sequence?

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IBV4 Quadrilateral OABC: O(0, 0), A(5, 1), B(10, 5), C(2, 7)

  • karush
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Roots of polynomial equations ( Substitution )

  • Erfan1
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Solving the Domain: sqrt(x^2+y^2-1)>0 and 1<= x^2+y^2 <=20

  • Kris1
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Matt's Trig Problems - Applying De Moivre's Thm

  • MarkFL
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Solving the Equation: $\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}=\frac{1}{n}$

  • eddybob123
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Finding Angle ACB in Triangle ABC

  • Albert1
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How Does Modular Arithmetic Prove the Irrationality of Root 3?

  • Economan
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Graduate Physics Challenge II: Bouncing out of the atmosphere

  • micromass
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Is \( n \) Equal to 23 in the Given Trigonometric Product Equation?

  • anemone
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Graduate Physics Challenge I: The Raindrop solved by mfb and voko

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How to Solve a Geometric Sequence with Given Differences?

  • rsyed5
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Find the Range of Values for Negative a

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High School How to draw the function x+5<7

  • Manula
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Solve Financial Equation: (2,3) & (3,1) = (1,4)

  • nickoh
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Are my answers correct? Quadratic and logarithmic modeling

  • needalgebra
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Finding Maximum Value of $e$ in $a,b,c,d,e \in R$

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Trigonometry problem-belt driven pulley

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Undergrad Real-world applications of linear Diophantine equations

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What Does PB Refer to in Measurements?

  • Albert1
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High School Transforming statements into equations help

  • kashan123999
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Undergrad Misunderstanding part of pascals identity algebraic proof

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Undergrad Constant Speed Motion on Elliptical Path

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This is a longshot but Mark from the website markknowsnothing.com?

  • mesa
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What is the AM-GM Inequality Used For?

  • anemone
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Distance Traveled by Clock Hour Hand in 1hr 20min

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High School Can you distribute logarithms?

  • mileena
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O=(0,0,0) a=(1,-2,3) b=(-3,4,2)

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Find x for Geometric Progression: Solve with Step-by-Step Explanation

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Find the Minimum Value of |x|-|y|

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Find Where Two Tangent Lines Intersect on a Circle | Math Help

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Did I Correctly Complete the Tree Diagram?

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