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Graduate Practical detection of similarity ?
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Undergrad Geometry question with the perimeter of a circle
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MHB In any convex 2n-gon there is a diagonal not parallel to any side
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Undergrad Sine Function with Alternating Peaks and Wavelengths
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Undergrad Mmmmmm Something very interesting I found about inequalities
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Undergrad Combining Proportionality Statements
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Graduate Does Schur's Theorem Apply to Fractions in Ramsey Theory?
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High School Area Definition & Proving Rectangle Area
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Is the white region a square or rectangle?
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Undergrad How do we know if Log(2)_3 is not equal to something like ((x^y)+a)
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High School Solve 4 Variable Equation: a,b,c & x
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High School What Is 12 AM? Definition & Explanation
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High School Are functions a subset of equations?
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High School Is Only One Number in Any 100 Consecutive Natural Numbers Divisible by 100?
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High School Answers: Inverse Function - Q&A
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Undergrad Conventionality when Graphing Transformations.
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High School Why do we study right triangles in trigonometry?
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Graduate Is This Factorial Identity True and How Can It Be Proven?
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MHB Is there an alternative method to solve this problem
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MHB Free Digital Resources on Clifford Algebras - Get Recommendations Now!
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Graduate Points inside a rhombus in 3-dimensional sapce
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MHB Solve Linear Algebra Exercises: Tips & Techniques
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Share my maths videos on the internet,where?
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MHB -12.1 find x w\ eq w\ 3 variables
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High School Question about graphing a shape on the cartesian coordinate system
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MHB Generalized Fibonacci and Lucas Numbers.
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Where did you get your appreciation of/respect for, math?
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Undergrad Going from polar coor. to cartesian coor.
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High School What is the error in this mathematical proof?
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High School The Modulus functionNeed a little Explanation
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MHB No. of Polynomials of Degree 5 Divisible By x2-x+1
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Graduate Irregular tetrahedron (coordinate of vertices)
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High School Greek letters used in mathematics
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High School Can you explain me please these terms and their differences
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Graduate Mathematicians kick away the ladder
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MHB Another Great Problem in Trigonometry
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MHB A great problem in Trigonometry
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Undergrad [Problem Solving] See if you can answer my question.
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Undergrad How many arithmetic and basic algebra errors do you make
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Graduate What is the range of the quadratic function f(x,y) = (xy-x^2, xy-y^2)?
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Graduate A few questions from definitons
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MHB Trigonometry questions I'm stuck on
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Archimedes' Dilemma: The Misunderstood Concept of Pi = 4
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Sign the e-petition to support pi
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MHB Gauss's Signature: Characteristics of S
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Undergrad Error in Algebraic Construction or Computational Translation?
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Undergrad Should a scientist never buy a lottery ticket?
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Visual-Spatial Learner: Questions & Answers
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Graduate The proof given by the book doesn't seem to work.
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High School Inequality or just wrong? (algebra practice)
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MHB Riddle of 3 Travelers & Coins: Origin & Solution
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High School What is the method for solving cosine squared equations?
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High School Prove Sodoku does not require a guess.
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Undergrad Euclid's Elements: Proposition 7
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MHB Help to write a set of equations
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Undergrad Fermat´s Last theorem - book by Simon Singh
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Undergrad Determine Origin to Rotate Vector B to Equal A
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High School Basic math problem ending in debate.
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Graduate Solving an Optimization Problem with Two Functions
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MHB Where Can I Find Pre-Calc Exercises with Answers and Solutions Online?
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MHB Handwriting recognition for maths
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Undergrad Physics textbook, replace sine with its definition (?)
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Undergrad What must be the (shortest) length of Y in terms of X?
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MHB Very basic word problem involving use of quad formula
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Math/Physics Tattoo Idea Request - Warren
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For remember this great man (Karl Friedrich Gauss)
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High School Distributive property of multiplication
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Undergrad Mastering Composite and Inverse Functions: Examples and Explanation
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Undergrad How to make 4 variable polynomial equatio
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MHB Angle Size of Intersecting Circles at (4,3): 44.985
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Graduate Calculating a Finite Series: Finding Symmetry and Inductive Formulas
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High School Hi, I m trying to find out, what is imaginary unit/number. i^2
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MHB Can Division Even Be Allowed In Math If It's Flawed?
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MHB Question 2, AQA AS Maths Pure Core 1, May 2011
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Undergrad Absolute value |x-3|^2 - 4|x-3|=12
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Undergrad Can Multivariable Interpolation Relate Three Sets of Data Points?
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Undergrad Are undefined constants valid in trig equations when other constants present?
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MHB How to solve these 3 IQ practice questions?
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High School Does the first two-digit number have to be 10?
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Graduate The Degree of the Zero Polynomial: Why is it Defined as -∞?
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Undergrad What is the name and solution method for this type of equation?
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Undergrad Mathematical Modeling: The Ultimate Tool for Understanding the World?
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Undergrad Suppose traffic laws allowed mathematical reasoning
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MHB Proving an Inequality Involving Sines
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Undergrad How to minimise a function of integers?
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MHB Help on Trigonometric sums. (Assorted type)
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High School How does the AC method of factoring quadratics work?
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Graduate Proof about m/nth root of a prime.
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High School How can one be naturally good at maths?
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Graduate Alternative Proof of Fermat's Last Theorem?
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High School Finding number of zeroes in a polynomial?
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Graduate Closed-form solution of a quadratic optimization problem
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Graduate Wasan, and the development of Analysis in Japan
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Undergrad Need help creating a price chart with three factors
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High School How to find polynomial roots on a TI-83 or TI-84 Plus without PolySmlt?
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MHB Calculate $r,s,t$ in $\displaystyle \sqrt[3]{\sqrt[3]{2} - 1}$
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Graduate Strong duality and coordniate transform
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