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Proving sum of cubes formula by induction with simpler algebra

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What is the proof for sin(45+x).sin(45-x) = \frac{1}{2}cos2x?

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Can the set of x be found for -1 ≤ 1/(1+cosx) ≤ 1?

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How to solve a complex equation using quadratic formula

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Law of Sines and alternate interior angles?

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How do i solve this trig question? identities etc?

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Set- i do not understand the question

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Ratio of surface areas and volumes for two spheres with different diameters

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What is the Limit of the Half Bracket Operator?

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Expected value of Poisson and normal distributions

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Solving for r when λ < r³/(r+1) with r > 0

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How Do You Solve Trigonometric Equations Involving Cosine and Sine?

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Why isn't the change of base rule working for log₂ x + log₄ x = 2?

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Distance between two helicopters and interception time

  • physicsneek
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If h(x) and g(x) are inverse functions, what are g[h(3)] and h[g(3)]?

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Sum and product of roots in biquadratic equations

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Simplify 1/4ln(x+2) + 1/3ln(x+3)

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Mean Deviation Calculation for Chemistry Lab

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Finding the Values of (Theta): Solving cos2theta = 1/4

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Composition of Functions (check me)

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Finding vertical asymptotes for (x-1)/(1-x²)

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Percentage of data values between 215 and 305 using Chebyshev's theorem

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Constructing an isomorphism between two 25-element groups

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Constructing a Rational Function with Given Asymptotes and Intercepts

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Proof by Induction: Proving the Sum of Squares Identity

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Finding Extreme Values of a Function in a Given Interval

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Doing some how many combinations calculation

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Solving 4x for sin^-1(1) between -pi and pi

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Understanding Complex Numbers and Their Proof: A Step-by-Step Explanation

  • Perillux
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Statistics Confidence Intervals

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Solving 3^(2x) - 36·3^x = -243 and 5(x+2)² = 80

  • juliany
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How does data transformation affect regression slope?

  • steven10137
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Quick simple indentity explanation needed

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Finding the Minimum Value of AC in a Triangle with Given Side Lengths

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How Do You Solve Trigonometric Equations for Specific Angle Measures?

  • Oscar Wilde
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Solving Fiber Optics Glass Characteristic Equations with Maple

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Formula for this combination problem

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What does 'write A as a product of 4 elementary matrices' mean?

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Trouble with Inequalities problem

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Can (1+4t+4t^2)^(1/2) * (1+4t+4t^2)^(3/2) Be Simplified to (1+4t+4t^2)^2?

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Is the Empty Set Open or Closed in Topology?

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System of equations 4 variable

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Finding terms from arithmetic series formula 1/2(3-n)

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Finding the Intersection of Sets X and Y with Algebraic Methods

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Some proofs involving greatest common divisors

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Proving (csc x + cot x)/(tan x + sin x)=cot x*csc x with SOHCAHTOA

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Point of intersection for sine and cosine functions

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Finding the equations of a graph

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Differet Types of Mathematical Arguments and Proofs

  • soopo
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Find the equation of the polynomial

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Where can I find a complete logarithmic formulas worksheet or tutorial?

  • MrAnderson
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Probability of bridge collapsing

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What's the PDF of a Unit Sphere Projection on the X-Axis?

  • Micle
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Solve Natural Logarithms ln(x+1)+ln(x+3) < ln(x+7)

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Slope of line based on one point and area of triangle

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How to solve sqrt(25) + sqrt(30)?

  • Stratosphere
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Simplifying a nested complex fraction with repeated structure

  • Raizy
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Sketching Absolute value graphs

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Maintaining Volume in a Cylinder: Solving for the Necessary Radius Adjustment

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Using Induction to Prove 2^n >= n+1 for Natural Numbers

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Equation of Perpendicular Bisector

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Counterexample to (u + v)² ≠ u² + v²

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Find the inverse of the function

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Polynomial Roots and Synthetic Division

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Why Is My Algebraic Solution Incorrect?

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Finding maximum rate of change in vehicle tunnel traffic model

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Finding a quartic function from sign conditions and zeros

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Solving Equations: 2 Equations, 1 Unknown Variable

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Verifying four trigonometric identities

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Rewriting expression of logarithm

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Solving for x in y = (x+4)/(x+3): Is it Possible?

  • JKaufinger
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Binomial Distribution Probability Problem

  • mkir
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How to Solve Trigonometric Word Problems Correctly?

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Calculating Work Done on a Box Being Pulled up a Ramp

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Prove Invertibility of I+A When A^k=0

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Testing series for convergence

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Prove the SAS Triangle Similarity Theorem from Trigonometry

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Solving inequalities and equations with absolute values

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Solving Radical Equations: Multiplying and Simplifying Roots

  • Stratosphere
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Equivalence Problem: Is A and B Equivalent?

  • soopo
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Heine-Porel from Bolzano-Weierstrass

  • soopo
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Why Do Some Solutions Satisfy One Equation But Not the System?

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Is a Cauchy Sequence Always Convergent?

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Proof of a simple logic statement

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Proof of the incenter formula in 3D coordinates

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Statistics(moment generating function)

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Creating a Rule for A^n Matrix Power

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Forget No More: How to Find a Turning Point in a Quadratic Graph

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I with a Complex Rational Expression

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Completing Square and quadratics

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Proving the Half-Angle Formula for Tangent Using Trigonometric Identities

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No Solution for 3x+2y=7 in Real Numbers

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