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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Simultaneous equation word problem

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High School How can I factorize a quadratic with decimals?

  • simpComp
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Graduate Particle Swarm Optimization vs. Newton's Method

  • newphysist
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Graduate Does Euler's Proof of Pi's Irrationality Meet Modern Rigor Standards?

  • chaoky
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Undergrad Project-Mathematics of Crime-fighting

  • Ryuzaki
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Undergrad Puzzles where both players play optimally

  • Avichal
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Undergrad Can Discovering a Formula for the Nth Prime Compromise Online Security?

  • hddd123456789
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Undergrad Find orthogonal vector to current vector in 3D

  • lemd
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High School Can number theory help improve mental arithmetic?

  • PeteyCoco
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Undergrad How to create a simple mathematical model

  • simpComp
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Explore the Fibonacci Sum Mystery

  • soroban
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High School Solving Absolute Value Problem | 3-x=x-3

  • Polymath89
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High School Back to Simple Algebra: Solve 76.262 Equation

  • simpComp
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High School Create a field with 4 right angles without tools?

  • DocZaius
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High School Capitalising trigonometric functions

  • EricPowell
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Undergrad Disproof to the Pythagorean Theorem?

  • willcalhoun16
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Undergrad Why does the binomial series have an infinite number of terms?

  • Nikitin
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High School Solving equation with two unknowns?

  • simpComp
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Graduate How are formulas with inductive proofs discovered?

  • Avichal
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What happens to the phase of a wave during scattering?

  • Nono713
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High School Hello,when I have to solve a trigonometric problem I can easily

  • scientifico
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Graduate How could the set oif natural numbers not be finite

  • tautological
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Undergrad The student's acceptance or rejection of 0.999 =1

  • thoughtweevil
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What's the safest way out of these two caves?

  • Poirot1
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Mano's question from Facebook on logic

  • Jameson
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Graduate Can Graph Theory Help Predict Cancer Progression?

  • gravenewworld
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How to Solve Logarithmic Equation log4x-log4(x+3)=-1?

  • arl2267
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Math Subject GRE Practice Materials

  • Arkuski
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D's Rational Approximations Question from YAnswers

  • CaptainBlack
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High School Memorising formulas or deriving them?

  • gocuriosity
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How do I find the most efficient way to find P?

  • Poirot1
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High School Area as a function of x: A(x)=2xh. Where did the 2 come from?

  • Wade2
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High School Is this cublc polynomial function solvable?

  • davedave
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Undergrad Cubic non-linear inequality (HELP)

  • aew782
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*Find the Number Satisfying the Given Conditions

  • karush
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How Can Reversing Digits Triple the Tens Place?

  • karush
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High School How do you derive the kinematic equation D = Vit + 1/2at²?

  • Leoragon
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Wanted: giant demonstration slide rule

  • EebamXela
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Undergrad Dragon Curve Fractal Using Golden Ratio

  • EebamXela
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Undergrad Solve Math Trig Identities w/ Sin & Cos Only

  • Stanc
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High School Basic geometry question re isosceles triangles

  • michaelamarti
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High School How to factor 3rd degree polynomial with 3 terms

  • leroyjenkens
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Graduate A Mathematician's View on the Existence of Time

  • snowfox2004
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Graduate Question from Boyd's Optimization Book

  • newphysist
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Undergrad The origin of degree scale in angles

  • Aikon
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Distance between two points in the Cartesian plane

  • Poly1
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Undergrad Calling math history geeks - any reading suggestions?

  • dawin
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Undergrad 2d bin packing + selective grouping

  • Pixbae
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Solving Inequalities and Quadratic story problems

  • Cup0fDOOM
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Graduate Equation for half-max contour of 2D Gaussian?

  • mikeph
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Undergrad What Is the Best Algorithm for Finding the Cheapest Supplier Combination?

  • chriswaller
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A result involving two primes I think is true.

  • caffeinemachine
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Undergrad What is the significance of the Δn difference operator in mathematics?

  • Vodkacannon
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High School Can Polynomial Equations Be Solved Graphically?

  • Erbil
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Finding the Area of Shaded Part

  • karush
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Graduate Partitioning of transcendentals

  • RobertCairone
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High School Confusion with definition and notation of reciprocal.

  • infranatural
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Where Can Young Math Enthusiasts Find Engaging Resources?

  • Mighty Kentor
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Word problem involving algebra/angles

  • Arringar
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High School How to apply mathematics to real world problems?

  • uperkurk
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Graduate Roots of linear sum of Fibonacci polynomials

  • ekkilop
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Understanding how to deal with fractions using brackets

  • Casio1
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Undergrad Is g(x)=5^sqrt(x) an Exponential Function?

  • drewfstr314
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Undergrad Positive solution for linear Diophantine equations

  • pyfgcr
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Graduate Rotations from Fourier Transforms? 4 times gets you back to original.

  • DrummingAtom
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High School Confused about: g(x) = (x - 1)^2

  • Googl
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High School What does the word-final sigma symbol mean in maths?

  • ck99
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Undergrad Opposites Attract: Understanding O Notation in Math & CS

  • Max.Planck
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Undergrad Mind challange when friends buys a car

  • Grinder
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Door Code Locked Out: What to Do?

  • quantim
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Solve the Digit Puzzle: 4x4 Grid w/ 15 Numbers

  • Opalg
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Calculating Number of Sides in an n-gon with an Average Angle of 175°

  • blahblah
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Graduate A representation using reciprocal primes

  • RobertCairone
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Graduate Help with 2d convolution formula

  • mnb96
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High School Need help with pythagoras equations

  • krislemon
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Undergrad Simple Moments Question with a Chest of Draws

  • xxJaRxx
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Undergrad Solving Nested Exponents - A Programmer's Headache

  • zyflair
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Undergrad Combinatorics Problem: Solving Geometric Angle Challenges with Addition

  • ms.math
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High School How Do You Solve for B in the Equation y = x(1 - B)?

  • ck99
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Econ: Solving Elasticity Problem & Analyzing Revenue Function

  • mathkid3
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My answer:y=az^by=19.7(.454z)^0.753

  • arl2267
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Domain of Square Root Function

  • arl2267
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Simplifying exponential expressions

  • arl2267
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Help solving a rational inequality

  • arl2267
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Graduate Can Infinity Really Be Summed?

  • JohnLuck
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High School Can Programming Skills Improve Your Math Abilities?

  • tackyattack
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Undergrad Math puzzle that involve thought process

  • h0llow
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Undergrad Finding Collinear Points Given 1 point and 2 lines

  • Helpme21
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Graduate Lagrange's Four-Square Theorem: 8n-1 Sum of 4 Squares?

  • karpmage
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Undergrad Interesting thing I've noted

  • karpmage
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High School Is it possible to find values not presented in a table?

  • trytolearn
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Graduate Math Structures: Proving Existence w/ Accurate Solutions?

  • hddd123456789
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Debbie's question from Facebook on interest rates

  • Jameson
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Undergrad Modular arithmetic with a variable modulus and fractions

  • Floating Info
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Undergrad I found out new proof of Pythagorean theorem , how can I publish it ?

  • Maths Lover
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Problem involving arithmetic and geometric mean.

  • DrunkenOldFool
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Proving the Integer Property of a Fraction Using Mathematical Induction

  • MarkFL
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Graduate Can a Circle with Infinite Circumference Have No Gaps at Finite Distances?

  • cragar
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John was born in 1987, and is now (2012) 12 years old

  • Wilmer
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High School Comparing Bipolarity: How to Determine the Greater Value of x in an Equation?

  • lalapnt
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