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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Physics - Archimedes principle

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How Long Does It Take to Solve the YouTube Puzzle?

  • karush
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Simplifying and expanding expressions

  • litchris
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Graduate Classification of mathematical objects

  • trees and plants
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Friction: Snooker Ball Mass & Speed Calculation

  • Shah 72
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Mass 50kg Box Slows to Halt on Friction: 14.5m Distance

  • Shah 72
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Mechanics: Friction - 200kg Bag Winched up 10m Slope at 6°

  • Shah 72
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Undergrad Determining Future Position of Uniform Circular Motion

  • Cato11
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Overcoming Struggles to Addressing Inequalities Step by Step

  • Seka88
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Undergrad Math Myth: Parallels do not intersect

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad Math Myth: You cannot divide by 0

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Undergrad Is Mathematics Dependent on Context?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Help Needed: Solving x and Simplifying Equations

  • bigpoppapump
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Inequality involving positive real numbers

  • anemone
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Undergrad Is 360° Really the Correct Measurement for a Full Angle?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Coefficient of Friction: Finding in a Factory

  • Shah 72
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Undergrad Logarithmic scale - interpolation

  • FEAnalyst
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Undergrad Math Myth: Reducing an equation

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Boy Exerts Force on 6kg Chair to Prevent Slipping

  • Shah 72
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Undergrad Why is it important to convert angle units when using trigonometric functions?

  • fog37
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Undergrad Math Myth: A prime is only divisible by 1 and itself

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Graduate The intersection of two varieties, each of which is a complete intersection

  • naturemath
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High School Power of ten and math power notation

  • KingGambit
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Find Magnitude of Total Contact Force on 20kg Box in 3 Cases

  • Shah 72
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Solve Floor Equation 7: x^2=2x-1

  • solakis1
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Equation of a Line Completing System with 3x - 2y = 8

  • JHPB99
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High School Converting Word-Problems into Equations and Vice Versa

  • pairofstrings
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Undergrad The precise relationship between Fourier series and Fourier transform

  • docnet
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Forces of 8N: Find Angle & Mass of Particle

  • Shah 72
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Graduate Fitness function for window length of filter

  • MisterH
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If 1m^2 price is 9.33 $ then what's the price for 1meter?

  • nominj98
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Undergrad Good introductory book for chaos theory?

  • StenEdeback
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Solving the Equation: x+[2x]+[3x]=7

  • solakis1
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Shadow Lengths: Friend vs Tree

  • Abdullah Qureshi
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Solving the Floor Function Equation: $[x]=2x+1$

  • solakis1
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Multiple choices question on specific heats of gases

  • WMDhamnekar
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What is the Sum of x, y, and z in a Non-Negative Real Number System?

  • anemone
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Graduate Importance of "A Mathematical Theory of Communication"

  • Arman777
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How many nine-digit numbers meet these criteria?

  • stamenkovoca02
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Finding Even Natural Numbers w/ No Repetition: 0-5 & 6

  • stamenkovoca02
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High School How Can You Solve for x in Complex Elastic Collision Equations?

  • luckis11
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Comparing Trigonometric and Fractional Values: Which is Greater?

  • anemone
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Roots of Polynomial: Find $\frac{1}{A}+\frac{1}{B}+\frac{1}{C}$

  • anemone
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Parabola Tangent: GP Relation for Fixed Point Chords

  • DaalChawal
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When it’s better to subtract than add

  • jedishrfu
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Compute $\sum_{n=1}^{2020} (f(n)-g(n))$

  • anemone
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High School Complicated equation and Simple equation for the Same Curve?

  • pairofstrings
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High School Term for continuously halving a number

  • dazza555
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Secondary 1 Science/Math equation help

  • Cluel
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Ryan's Hockey Points: Goals + Assists = 83

  • Abdullah Qureshi
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Is this Trigonometric Expression a Constant Function of x?

  • anemone
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High School Extending the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic to the rationals

  • Warp
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Expanding Brackets: Math Help for 2nd Term Maths

  • raechelc93
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Undergrad Pure mathematics problem solving and relevance to theoretical physics

  • rhotonsix
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Solving for $(a,\,b,\,c)$ with Powers of 2

  • anemone
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Undergrad Solving a System of Nonlinear Equations Symbolically

  • person123
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Undergrad Can we discover new theorems by analyzing their proofs?

  • fxdung
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Calculate the radius of the circle

  • Help seeker
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What is the most perplexing and difficult unsolved math problem?

  • ElliotSmith
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Graduate Is there such thing as an absolute measurement?

  • Hacker Jack
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Area of multiple circles inside a rectangle

  • Help seeker
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How Many Dogs Did the Pet Store Sell in March?

  • nycmathdad
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What is Professor Leonard's advice for students taking calculus?

  • Ackbach
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High School Determine a fractional square root without calculator

  • vcsharp2003
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Dividing Line Segments into Four Equal Parts using Midpoint Formula

  • nycmathdad
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Circle a equation in a straight line

  • Abdullah Qureshi
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Solving for $k$: Digit Product = $\dfrac{25k}{8}-211$

  • anemone
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Can You Solve This Geometry Problem with an Equation?

  • nycmathdad
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Undergrad What is the Symbol for Finite and How is it Interpreted?

  • LightningInAJar
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Solve Polynomial Division: -5a + 4b = x^2+1 Rem -A-2

  • Monoxdifly
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Undergrad Basic Completing the Square Question

  • askor
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Is the Sum of n^2 Terms in an Arithmetic Sequence Limited to 1?

  • stamenkovoca02
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High School Angle of the diagonal of a cube

  • DaveC426913
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Divisibility of (1!+2!+3!+...+100!)^2 by 5

  • stamenkovoca02
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Solve Integer & Inequality: $x=(x-1)^3$ for $N$

  • anemone
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Solve Quadratic Equation: Find c-a Given p and q

  • Monoxdifly
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Unexpected Profits: Investigating Extra Tea in 200g Packets

  • ajoyawesome
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High School Math Research Papers: Find Academic Work by Mathematicians

  • pairofstrings
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Distance between the centers of two circles

  • Kobzar
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A bag contains x beads. Calculate the value of x.

  • Help seeker
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Undergrad Finding intersection of two algebraic curves

  • aheight
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Can the No $4\sqrt{4-2\sqrt {3}}+\sqrt{97-56\sqrt 3}$ be an Integer?

  • solakis1
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(ask) Calculating Logarithmic Question

  • Jdtbtb_sp
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Solve Inequality & Simul Eqns: Alg Workings Q (a,b,c)

  • Help seeker
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Is triangle ANC and isosceles triangle and why

  • Kwenz
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Undergrad Why is the p-adic order of zero considered infinite?

  • DaTario
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Geometry Quiz Help: Tools & Techniques

  • DarrayM
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Find Fractional Part of $(p+1)!/(p^2)$

  • anemone
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Prove Product of Polynomials: No Odd Degree Terms

  • anemone
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Undergrad Cryptology - Fast Factoring Integers by SVP Algorithms "destroys RSA"

  • bahamagreen
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How do i improve my Prealgebra ?

  • awholenumber
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Need help with parallelogram proof

  • sc00t34
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Undergrad How to deal with self-doubt in mathematics?

  • cbarker1
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Why x2 +1 and x2 -1 are Not/Are Difference of Squares

  • Abdullah Qureshi
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Finding Min Value of $\dfrac{|b|+|c|}{a}$ from Roots of Cubic Equations

  • anemone
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Find the sum of all values of positive integer a

  • anemone
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How can I find angles in circles?

  • Gabe Rebs
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