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Finding x: Graphical Solution to sin(x/2)=x/4

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Multiplying and dividing numbers in scientific notation

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How Do You Solve Logarithmic Equations Involving Exponents?

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Stuipd Simple Geometry Question

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How can I solve these trigonometric equations?

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Curve sketching for f(x) = x² − 4√x

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Calculating Train Speeds and Time with MST3K: A Fun Experiment

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[markov chain] reading expected value from the transition matrix

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Applying Bayes' theorem to a conditional probability problem

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Linear programming - profit maximisation

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Cosh(2z) Equals Cosh^2(z) Plus Sinh^2(z)

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Mathematica the Simplify[] command

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Finding HCF and LCM of three numbers: 18, 24, 27

  • Gringo123
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Finding slope m for a line dividing a square in ratio n

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Why Does the Binomial Theorem Solution Differ from the Book's Answer?

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For all x∈]0;2pi[ : tan(x) > x

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Finding the inverse of a modulus function

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Solving a Physics Problem: Struggling with Algebra

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Does a × c = b × c imply c · (a - b) = c|a - b|?

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Rationalizing (1+√2)/(3-√2) to form a+b√2

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Poly function of degree n with no roots

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Trig/constructing sine function from graph

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Trigonometry differentiation problem

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Line integral in polar/spherical system?

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Linear Programming Production Line

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Minimizing shipping costs for loudspeaker plants and warehouses

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Verifying csc(x) + sec(x) = cot(x) + tan(x)

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Deriving sinP + sinQ = 2sin(P+Q)/2 cos(P-Q)/2

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Math Homework Woes: Extra Credit Assignment for My Son

  • Fatentity
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Some problems with conic sections

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Apostol's Archimedes area proof for a parabola

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Difference between half-angle and double-angle formulas for sin and cos

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How many juice bottles are in each carton?

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Trigonometry Question: Find the max and min.

  • Cuisine123
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How to Solve a Differential Equation with Unknown x and Metric s

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Solve math problem w/ no algebra

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Prove (2^(n+1)+9·13^n) is divisible by 11 using induction

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Prove by induction that 1/(n(n+1))=n/(n+1)

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Reasonably simple series question

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Equivalence classes for relation on Z² with modular conditions

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Adjoints and Determinants Problem

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Solving x=2+2 2/3 +2 1/3: A Puzzling Challenge

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Solving 4^x + 3·2^(x+2) + 32 = 0

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Using Central Limit Theorem to Estimate Sample Means in a Stats Class"

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How do I solve for x in (log_x 7)(log_7 5) = 2?

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How Do I Choose Between Sin, Cos, and Tan in Trigonometry Problems?

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Derivative of y(x)=sin x: \cos x

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Math: log question-solving for x.

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Solution to simple math problem again. .

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Is 0 a number in the solution set?

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How Can You Solve a Triangle Using the Law of Sines Without a Calculator?

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How Do You Calculate Profit Distribution Based on Investment and Time?

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Prove the angles equal to prove the sides triangle problem

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Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant forces

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Help with 15 logic puzzles: patterns, sequences, riddles

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Trigonometry angle - calculation failed, can't explain.

  • Monocerotis
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Angled Forces: Finding Components, Normal Force, and Acceleration

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Finding digit A where a, b, c are different digits

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Course and Ground Speed (Navigation problem)

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Sound Loudness: Increase of 13.98 dB

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Is a single point an open or closed interval?

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How to simplify 1/(cos^4x+sin^4x)

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Binomial Expansion: Coeff of x^29 in (1+x^5+x^7+x^9)

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Finding the Normal Line for a Curve at a Given Point

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Finding the First Term and Common Difference of an Arithmetic Series

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Prove by Induction: \frac{1}{n^2} < \frac{1}{n(n-1)}

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Find an equation of a rational function

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Gaussian curve, x is a log scale

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Can 10^n + 1 Be Expressed as a*a*c?

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Partial Fractions and Parametric Equations

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Making x the subject with fractions and variables

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Verify that f(x)= (1-x^2) - (2+x) can be written as: -x + 2 - 3/(2+x)

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How to determine b in a conic hyperboal graph

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Proof of x and y int of a line

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Proving tan(x)+1/tan(x)-1 = sec(x)-csc(x) and related limits

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Prove sin(π+A)sec(π-A)/cos(2π+A)+csc(2π-A)=0

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How Much Money Will Carlos Have After Withdrawing from His Roth IRA?

  • bap902
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Standard deviation and percentage form

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Simplistic Surface Area Problem

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Solving 1/((1-x)^(1/2)+1) + 1/((1+x)^(1/2)-1) = 1/x

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Limit of the form 0^infinity+infinity^0

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Exponential Function: Is Infinity a Minimum?

  • Niles
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Simplifying trig expressions with tan, sec, cot, csc

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Finding the Solution Set for an Inequality

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How Do Trigonometric Functions Change with Shifts of π/2 and 2π?

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Verify Trig Identity: Find x so 1-sin(x) = 1

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Converting a sin regression to cos regression

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Finding Component Form of Vectors: c, P, and Q

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Solving Inequality: (1+tg(x))*cos^2(x) > 1

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What is the probability of selecting a white ball from a box?

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Solving a Word Problem: Algae Increase by Factor of 4 Every 60 Days

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Average Rate Problem: Solve for r=60mph

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Solving a^m^n = (a^m)^n for n

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Solve Trig. Problem without a calculator

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Modeling Satellite Orbit with Sinusoidal Functions

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Checking my answer to a precalculus problem

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