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Non-functions and the vertical line test

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Height of semielliptical arch 25 feet from center

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Solve sqrt(ln(x)) = ln(sqrt(x))

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Law of total expectation for Poisson arrival process

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Math 30 Pure June 2008 Diploma

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What are the solutions for \theta in [0, 2\pi]?

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Do you need both f(g(x))=x and g(f(x))=x to prove inverse functions?

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Quadratic Functions, and Completing the Square

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How to find the equation of a parabola with only 3 pts.

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Breaking a fraction down to a sum of fractions

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Odds of Getting 2 Out of 3 Correct

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Is sin/(1+cos) = (1-cos)/sin Really True?

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Solving x=(1+c+a(1+c+ax/2))/2 for x

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Calculate Natural Logarithm of 273/263

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Finding a cost formula to minimize with calculus

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Rectangle incribed in an ellipse

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Solving for Logb(16) with Logb(2) = 0.4307

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How to make commutative 2X2 matrices

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How Do You Solve These Challenging Math Competition Problems?

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Why does cosine appear in the derivative of sine?

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What Are the Magnitudes and Direction Angles of the Vector R=2i + j + 3k?

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What are the speeds of a Cessna and a Beechcraft in a given scenario?

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Solving Inequality: sqrt(x-1)+sqrt(x-3)+8>0

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First principles/induction proof

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Does the Inverse Function Matrix Always Have a Non-Zero Determinant?

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Identifying set elements, set operations, and factoring expressions

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Binomial Theorem For Quadratic Equation

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Maximum value of 2(a-x)(x+√(x²+b²)) for real x

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Stem and leaf display statistics

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How do I solve this algebra problem with unknown constant k?

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Finding x where log^18 - log^10 = 19

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What is the Probability of Hitting the Target in a Two-Shooter Scenario?

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Finding an equation fitting point values from 1 to -1

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Determining signs when rewriting trig functions in quadrants

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Radians/Trigonometric Equations

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How Do You Solve sinx(sin x + 1) = 0 for All Solutions?

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Solve Polynomial Division: Find K Given Remainder of 3

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Solving the Puzzle: Calculating a Gravel Border Around a Shed

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Factoring without trial and erorr?

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Coin game: can Austin force a win or tie against Brooks?

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Finding Angle Between Lines Passing Through Points (-2,-1) and (4,1)

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How do I solve an exponential equation with different bases?

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Solving lnx + ln(x+2) = ln3

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Coming out with clean values for arccos, arcsine and arctan

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Is It Possible to Walk Through This House Using Each Door Exactly Once?

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Finding the rank of a projection of u onto v ?

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Proving that the solution of Ax=0 is a vector space

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Solve the fallowing by factoring and making appropriate sign charts.

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Angle in degrees btwn f1 and f2

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Express this 2x2 matrix as a linear combo of thoes other 2x2 matricies

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Triangular matricies and subspaces

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How to Solve a Geometric Progression Problem with Challenging Terms

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Solving Inverse Plot 2log(y)=log2+log(x+1)

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What is the Locus of z When arg(z-1) and arg(z+1) are Both Equal to 3pi/4?

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Parentheses or brackets (US/UK terminology question)

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Solving cos x(2sin x + 1) = 0

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Max Magnitude of a,b,c in Quaratic Equation |ax^2+bx+c|<=1

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Solve the Positive Integer N Puzzle: 6N = defabc

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Sum of roots, product of roots

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Proving Trigonometric Identities: Attempt and Solution

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Finding the Value of Cos(2θ) from an Infinite Geometric Sequence

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Real Roots of the Quadratic Equation for all Alpha Values

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If x^y = 2 and x^t = 16 what does x^(y-t) equal

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Solving |x/2 + 3| > 3-x² and the link to |e^x/2 - 3| > 3-e^(2x)

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Completing the Square Method for Solving Polynomial Equations

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Solving the Tricky Math Problem: Find sin2x

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Solving x^3 +5x -4 to Get Root 0.3274

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How many lines can 5 dots create in geometry?

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What is the Concept of Signed Distance in Relation to a Plane?

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Calculating Perimeter and Area Sums in Infinite Isosceles Triangles

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Can Every Number Be Expressed as a Sum of 1's and 2's in Fibonacci Ways?

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Minimum value of logarithmic equation

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Rewriting Expression w/Log Laws: x^10*sqrt((y^19)/(z^7))

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Why does a 1-element set have 2¹ = 2 subsets, not 1?

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Is 0^√0 equal to √(0^0)?

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Verify (1-sinx)/(1+sinx) = (secx-tanx)^2

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Deriving velocity from kinetic energy equation

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Are My Trigonometric Identity Solutions Correct?

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Finding Absolute Value of Complex Fractions

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Not all functions have Asymptotes, right?

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Prove (n!)^2 < 2^(n^2) by induction

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Average speed over 20 miles

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Prove: Sum of (2n) Terms with Alternating Signs

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Why can't a = [sin C/(c sin A)] in the law of sines?

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Math Brainteaser: Probability of Longer Piece Length

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How many "C" does it take to balance one "A"?

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Simplifying (sec(t) - cos(t))/sec(t) to sin²(t)

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How can I solve this equation involving two variables?

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Greatest value of the arg. of a complex number

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What is the domain and range of y = 1/(x-1)(x+2)?

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What are some strategies for solving logarithmic equations?

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Proof that \forall n \in \mathbb{N}: 3^{n} \geq n^{3}

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