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Identity in Subcategory C': Does it Coincide with Identity in Category C?
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Kernel and Range: Understanding Linear Transformation in Algebra
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MHB Linear Algebra: Kernel & Range of Linear Transformation
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Simple Proof for A-H Array Puzzle
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Can you prove the formula for projection of a vector using dot products?
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Proving a relation between cross and dot products
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Consecutive integers divisible by a set of Primes
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Why do we use double pipes to represent the norm of a vector?
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Mapping Conditions in Transformational Space
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Proving that planes are parallel
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MHB If G is the union of 3 of its subgroups, show that they each have index 2
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Is Goldbach's Conjecture Finally Solved?
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Question on a proof by induction
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Can You Find the Unique Solution to These Simultaneous Equations?
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Matrices Formula for 10 by 10 Matrices
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Where do the vector space axioms come from?
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What is the significance of the field Z₂ in mathematics?
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Is there such a matrix operation
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Question on conjugate closure of subgroups
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Simple Proof That Division By Zero Is Impossible
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Evaluate this algebraic expression f(a,b)
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What Is the Solution Space for Ax=b in Linear Algebra?
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What is the importance of linear transformations in linear algebra?
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Is this number countably or uncountably infinite as m approaches infinity?
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Understanding basis and dimension
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Proving Integer Solutions for x^3 + y^3 = z^3
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Proving the Congruence of n^2 Mod 7: A Modular Problem in Number Theory
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Diagonolizing 5x5 Matrix by Hand
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Scalar multiplication axiom, quick question
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MHB Linear Transformation in Linear Algebra: Impact & Motivation
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Finding if an integer is odd through Riemann or some function?
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How Do You Solve This Linear System and Identify Free and Basic Variables?
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MHB Determining Basic and Free Variables in a Linear System
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Diagonalizing a Matrix: Implications of Double Eigenvalues
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Unsure Which Method To Solve Linear System Was Used
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Subspace vs Subset: Understanding the Relationship
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Solution of polynomial equations
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When Is L(S ∩ T) Not Equal to L(S) ∩ L(T)?
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Linear systems: zero, one, infinite solutions
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Badly Scaled Matrix? Explained with Examples
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Find point coordinate on 3D circle knowing three points
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Homogeneous Eqn of Line given 2 homogeneous pointspoints
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Proving that the product of two full-rank matrices is full-rank
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A Question About Prime Numbers and Goldbach's Conjecture
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An odd coincidence or just nothing?
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Proof- Vector fields form vector space
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Are There Only 3 Nontrivial Subgroups of Zp x Zp?
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How Do the Riemann Zeta and Dirichlet Eta Functions Interact?
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Proving the Existence of Direct Sums in Linear Algebra
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Rotation from axis to axis in 4 dimensions
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Question about Applications 2 in Leon
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QR Factorization: Uses & Benefits
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What is the Mathematical Definition of the Pauli Vector?
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MHB QR Factorization: Uses & Benefits
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Decompose matrix into outer product of vectors
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Is 11 a Prime in the Non-UFD Ring Z[sqrt{-5}]?
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Is it worse an over or an under determined system of linear equations?
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Need help understanding Linear algebra proofs (and linear algebra in general)
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Showing that the normalized eigenvector for a distinct eigenvalue is unique
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Understanding the Proof of Dot Products: A and B Vectors Explained
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MHB How Do You Calculate the Determinant of a Matrix in Linear Algebra?
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Is the ABC Conjecture Solved? New Proof Claims Deep Connection to Prime Numbers
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Question regarding cross products and determinants
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Question about projection matrices
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Transforming between square matrices of different order
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What is the mysterious identity that holds for primes and certain composites?
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Is h(n) - f(n) in o(g(n)) Given f(n) in o(g(n)) and g(n) in O(H(n))?
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Which Mathematicians Pioneered Prime Numbers for Cryptography?
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Determinant of Transpose Operator
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MHB Finding Angle & Distance Between Polynomials: Exploring Inner Product Spaces
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Is Pi divided by E rational, and what other irrational numbers exist?
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MHB Can You Solve These Advanced Determinant Problems Involving Matrices?
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Making Graphs with Loops & Knots: Explained
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What model best fits this data and why?
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MHB Prove Unique Identity in Ring: Solution Explained
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Proving Linear Manipulation to Reduce to GCD of Two Numbers
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Discovering formula for a sequence with recurring digits
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Infinite solutions to homogeneous system?
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Infinitely Presented, Finitely Generated Group
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Wronskian and linear independence
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Complex Powers of an Elliptic Operator
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Solving: Vector Subspaces Question in R3
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Why is the special orthogonal group considered the rotation group?
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Is There a Quadratic Equation for Polynomials in Z_n?
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What is a Quasi Upper Triangular Matrix?
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MHB Introducing Inner Product Spaces: Real-World Examples
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MHB The Significance of Row Space in a Matrix
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Can a vector be a linear combination of itself?
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Relative Prime Gaps: Fast Algorithm for Calc.
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How to Find c in a Complex Logarithmic Equation?
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Conjecture regarding perfect numbers.
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Question regarding imaginary numbers and euler's formula
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How Can We Understand Reflective Symmetry in a Square?
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Understanding Matrix Row Spaces: Why It Matters
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One-parameter group of transformations
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Eigenvectors of a symmetric matrix.
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Are Non-Singular Column Vectors of X Linearly Independent?
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What Is the Mathematical Depth Behind Ramanujan's Integral Identity?
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Question on conditions for commutativity of subgroups
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EASY QUESTION solving system of linear inequalities
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