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Finding the inverse of a 5×5 matrix

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Proving sin^4x + cos^4x = 1 - 2sin^2xcos^2x

  • snooooooooooz
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Factorizing 4x^2 - 12x - 14

  • Learnphysics
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Solve Perpendicular Lines: A(1,2), B(4,0), C(k,2), D(1,-3)

  • bacon
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Proving binomial expansions for commutative matrices

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Finding Perpendicular Tangent Point on Parabola

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Problem Verifing Identities in Trig

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Expanding (3x-5)^2+(x-4)^2-10(x+4)(x-1)

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Simplifying (2/6 -root3)^2 - (2/6+root3)^2

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How to factor this monster into two quadratics?

  • motornoob101
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V is vector space of all antisimetric 3x3 matrices

  • Theofilius
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Can Streamlining Algebraic Manipulations Accelerate Factoring Techniques?

  • OrbitalPower
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Extremely stupid question but i want to be 100% sure

  • groom03
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Algebraic solution of Trig equation.

  • synthetic.
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Bump in the Right Direction: Simplifying b^2-a^2

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Find polynoms, with as least as power possible

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Simplify fully: log a + log b – log b^2

  • Paulo2014
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How can you de-rationalise the denominator of 3sqrt2/2?

  • Ry122
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Perpendicular distance from origin to a line in 3D

  • PuzzledMe
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Solving 5√x = 40/x

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Area Common to 2 Circles: Radians Question

  • david18
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Why Is \sqrt[4]{(-4)^2} Not Equal to (-4)^\frac{1}{2}?

  • bacon
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Parabolas and Other confusing equations

  • DarlingAly
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Center and Radius of Circles with Given Equations

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How Can You Calculate the Speed of an Object Dropped from a Building?

  • hds29ka
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Is the Graph of y=(x-3)^3 Symmetric About the Origin?

  • bacon
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Solving Pool Dimensions - Length = 30 ft, Width = 60 ft

  • bacon
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Can You Find the Roots of a Complex Equation?

  • Physicsissuef
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Solve Trig Equation 20sinx - 4cosx - 13 = 0

  • maphco
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Direction vector of refracted ray using Snell's law

  • chyo
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How to solve three simultaneous equations in three unknowns

  • JFonseka
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Solving 2 Questions on Continuity in R^2

  • Ka Yan
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Compound Functions (Algebra/Fractions)

  • synthetic.
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Existence of Inverse Functions

  • AussieDave
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Solving Projectile Motion: Find x and y with Trig. Identities

  • Cursed
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Proving A is Not Finite: B is Not Finite

  • Ka Yan
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Solving (p - 10)/-5 = (p - 1)/4

  • alpha01
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Verifying Trigonometric Identities

  • fogmomjazz
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Probability with independent outcomes

  • pace
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Finding a Cubic Polynomial with Remainders

  • mangren
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Solving for the Coefficients of a Polynomial with Given Roots?

  • Theofilius
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Finding the remainder when dividing a polynomial by (x-a)(x-b)

  • Physicsissuef
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How Many Sets of Four Consecutive Integers Have a Product Under 100,000?

  • rocomath
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Solving Quadratic Equations w/ Unequal, Real, Rational Roots

  • mrroboto
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How Do You Solve a Complex Number Problem Involving a Parallelogram?

  • PuzzledMe
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Root of the symmetric equation

  • Physicsissuef
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Algebta (factoring polynomials)

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How to Simplify a Complex Fraction in Algebra?

  • kwikness
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Can (y+3)^3 + 8 Be Fully Factorized?

  • alpha01
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For which natural numbers n is (n² - n + 2)/(n + 1) also a natural number?

  • Theofilius
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Ray Tracing Box Intersection: (3,8) to (6,-1), (-2,3), and i-5j

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What does Delta mean in this case

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Summing cosines of different amplitude

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Does lim[f(x+h)-f(x-h)]=0 imply f is continuous?

  • Ka Yan
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Finding angle X where sin X = X and cos X = 1 and X < 1 rad

  • JecaSpirro
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KerF and ImF of linear copying

  • Physicsissuef
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Proving injection,surjection,bijection

  • Physicsissuef
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Finding point R on line where QR is perpendicular using dot product

  • Dr Zoidburg
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Converting f(x) = -4x² + 4x to vertex form

  • rocomath
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Sigma Notation Question/Trig Identity

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Quadratic Equations with 2 plots

  • Larrytsai
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Identies: Sum And Difference, Double Angle hurry

  • emohunter7
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Find the linear transformation

  • Physicsissuef
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How many different hands can be dealt in this variant of Poker?

  • Firepanda
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Permutations matches in basketball league

  • master cherundo
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How Do You Solve Inequalities Involving the Ceiling Function?

  • jack1234
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How to Calculate the Molar Mass of CaCO3

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Orthogonal Diagonalization of a Symmetric Matrix

  • aznkid310
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Two Sequencing Questions for Converging Formulas

  • Ka Yan
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Finding complex zeros given sum and product constraints

  • Firepanda
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Factoring (x-1)³ - (x+2)³ and other polynomial expressions

  • Andy111
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OWhat is the product of these permutations?

  • Firepanda
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Finding students who play all three sports with set overlap

  • Firepanda
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Instantaneous rate of change of a sphere

  • ivysmerlin
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Upper and lower limits of S_n from its recursive definition

  • Ka Yan
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Factorizing x^5y^2 + x^2y^5

  • alpha01
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Solving polynomial equations without a graphing calculator

  • Andy111
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Inverting parabolic and stereographic coordinates

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Finding maximum height and vertical velocity from projectile motion data

  • Charlie_russo
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Find Value of p for g(x) to Avoid Vertical Asymptote

  • teffy3001
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Solve Higher Order DE: Factoring to Find General Solution

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How to Solve for a1 in Given Equations with Multiple Variables and Fractions

  • 2slowtogofast
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Finding linear map compositions h ∘ f and h ∘ g

  • Physicsissuef
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Why use difference of squares form for (a+1)² − (a−1)²

  • alpha01
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Equation whose roots are the squares of o, p, and q

  • sissi169
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Parallelogram with coordinates

  • Physicsissuef
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Normal distribution for concrete roadway thickness

  • Dani16
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Sum of reciprocals when sum is 50 and product is 900

  • rocomath
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How Do You Calculate the Radius of Curvature for a Projectile's Trajectory?

  • Chantry09
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Solving Cylinder Volume from Rectangle Perimeter of 40cm

  • danizh
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Solving an Absolute Value Inequality with Two Terms

  • projection
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Solving for Boat Movement with Vectors: Direction and Speed in a Current

  • terainfizik
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Why does cross multiplying give (a+1)² and (a-1)²?

  • alpha01
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Calculating Distance Between Parallel Lines in 3D Space

  • Dr Zoidburg
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Some factorizing and other equations,

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