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Undergrad Sum of an Alternating Series
Undergrad Is Mathematics Dependent on Context?
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MHB Inequality involving positive real numbers
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Undergrad Is 360° Really the Correct Measurement for a Full Angle?
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MHB Coefficient of Friction: Finding in a Factory
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Undergrad Logarithmic scale - interpolation
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Undergrad Math Myth: Reducing an equation
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MHB Boy Exerts Force on 6kg Chair to Prevent Slipping
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Undergrad Why is it important to convert angle units when using trigonometric functions?
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Undergrad Math Myth: A prime is only divisible by 1 and itself
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Graduate The intersection of two varieties, each of which is a complete intersection
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High School Power of ten and math power notation
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MHB Find Magnitude of Total Contact Force on 20kg Box in 3 Cases
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MHB Solve Floor Equation 7: x^2=2x-1
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MHB Equation of a Line Completing System with 3x - 2y = 8
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High School Converting Word-Problems into Equations and Vice Versa
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Undergrad The precise relationship between Fourier series and Fourier transform
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MHB Forces of 8N: Find Angle & Mass of Particle
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Graduate Fitness function for window length of filter
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MHB If 1m^2 price is 9.33 $ then what's the price for 1meter?
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Undergrad Good introductory book for chaos theory?
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MHB Solving the Equation: x+[2x]+[3x]=7
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MHB Shadow Lengths: Friend vs Tree
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MHB Solving the Floor Function Equation: $[x]=2x+1$
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MHB Multiple choices question on specific heats of gases
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MHB What is the Sum of x, y, and z in a Non-Negative Real Number System?
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Graduate Importance of "A Mathematical Theory of Communication"
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MHB How many nine-digit numbers meet these criteria?
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MHB Finding Even Natural Numbers w/ No Repetition: 0-5 & 6
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High School How Can You Solve for x in Complex Elastic Collision Equations?
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MHB Comparing Trigonometric and Fractional Values: Which is Greater?
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MHB Roots of Polynomial: Find $\frac{1}{A}+\frac{1}{B}+\frac{1}{C}$
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MHB Parabola Tangent: GP Relation for Fixed Point Chords
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When it’s better to subtract than add
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MHB Compute $\sum_{n=1}^{2020} (f(n)-g(n))$
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High School Complicated equation and Simple equation for the Same Curve?
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High School Term for continuously halving a number
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MHB Secondary 1 Science/Math equation help
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MHB Ryan's Hockey Points: Goals + Assists = 83
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MHB Is this Trigonometric Expression a Constant Function of x?
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High School Extending the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic to the rationals
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MHB Expanding Brackets: Math Help for 2nd Term Maths
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Undergrad Pure mathematics problem solving and relevance to theoretical physics
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MHB Solving for $(a,\,b,\,c)$ with Powers of 2
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Undergrad Solving a System of Nonlinear Equations Symbolically
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Undergrad Can we discover new theorems by analyzing their proofs?
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MHB Calculate the radius of the circle
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What is the most perplexing and difficult unsolved math problem?
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Graduate Is there such thing as an absolute measurement?
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MHB Area of multiple circles inside a rectangle
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MHB How Many Dogs Did the Pet Store Sell in March?
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MHB What is Professor Leonard's advice for students taking calculus?
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High School Determine a fractional square root without calculator
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MHB Dividing Line Segments into Four Equal Parts using Midpoint Formula
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MHB Circle a equation in a straight line
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MHB Solving for $k$: Digit Product = $\dfrac{25k}{8}-211$
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MHB Can You Solve This Geometry Problem with an Equation?
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Undergrad What is the Symbol for Finite and How is it Interpreted?
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MHB Solve Polynomial Division: -5a + 4b = x^2+1 Rem -A-2
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Undergrad Basic Completing the Square Question
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MHB What is the remainder when m+n is divided by 1000 in a trigonometric challenge?
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MHB Is the Sum of n^2 Terms in an Arithmetic Sequence Limited to 1?
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High School Angle of the diagonal of a cube
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MHB Divisibility of (1!+2!+3!+...+100!)^2 by 5
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MHB Solve Integer & Inequality: $x=(x-1)^3$ for $N$
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MHB Solve Quadratic Equation: Find c-a Given p and q
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MHB Unexpected Profits: Investigating Extra Tea in 200g Packets
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High School Math Research Papers: Find Academic Work by Mathematicians
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MHB Distance between the centers of two circles
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MHB A bag contains x beads. Calculate the value of x.
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Undergrad Finding intersection of two algebraic curves
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MHB Can the No $4\sqrt{4-2\sqrt {3}}+\sqrt{97-56\sqrt 3}$ be an Integer?
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MHB (ask) Calculating Logarithmic Question
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MHB Solve Inequality & Simul Eqns: Alg Workings Q (a,b,c)
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MHB Is triangle ANC and isosceles triangle and why
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Undergrad Why is the p-adic order of zero considered infinite?
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MHB Geometry Quiz Help: Tools & Techniques
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MHB Find Fractional Part of $(p+1)!/(p^2)$
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MHB Prove Product of Polynomials: No Odd Degree Terms
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MHB What is the Value of \(2\tan\frac{1}{2}A\tan\frac{1}{2}B\) in Triangle ABC?
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Undergrad Cryptology - Fast Factoring Integers by SVP Algorithms "destroys RSA"
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MHB How do i improve my Prealgebra ?
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MHB Need help with parallelogram proof
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Undergrad How to deal with self-doubt in mathematics?
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MHB Why x2 +1 and x2 -1 are Not/Are Difference of Squares
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MHB Finding Min Value of $\dfrac{|b|+|c|}{a}$ from Roots of Cubic Equations
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MHB Find the sum of all values of positive integer a
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MHB How can I find angles in circles?
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MHB The Minimum Value of a Quadratic Function: A Question of Symmetry
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MHB What is the ratio between sides of two triangles with lengths 6 and 15?
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MHB [ASK] Stuck on a Quadratic Equation
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MHB Case Study for Commercial Delivery Specialist position
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MHB Word Problem for slope intercept graph equation
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MHB Finding Distance with Constant Speed: Solving for m and b
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MHB An application of the law of cosines?
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High School 4-colours theorem can be proved visually
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MHB Fixed point,, Jacobi- & Newton Method, Linear Systems
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Graduate Finding Geometric Answers: Solving for n>7
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High School Looking for a good example of a naturally occuring compounding process
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High School Methods to compute bounds on polynomial roots (not close yet)
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