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Trouble with Tangent of a Line

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What's the Trick to Proving tan3A=3tanA-tan^3 A/ 1-3tan^2 A?

  • rhule009
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Prove the triple angle formula for tangent

  • rhule009
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Can Two Discontinuous Functions Sum to a Continuous Function?

  • phrances
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What is the formula for finding the slope of a line?

  • Dgolverk
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Why does tan(45+A)tan(45-A)=1?

  • rhule009
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How Does the Function f(1/x) Simplify to the Book's Answer?

  • CarlosRamos
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Find Closest Approach Time in Equation of Path

  • Reshma
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Find quadratic equation with roots -2 and 8 passing through point (-1, 16)

  • HELP_ME123
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Solving 2r² + 2r + 1 = 0

  • Punchlinegirl
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Finding the inverse of y=x^(1/3) and y=3(2)^x

  • thomasrules
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Solving Exponential Growth Equation without Logarithms

  • thomasrules
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How Do You Simplify and Classify the Polynomial 4x^2(–2x^2 + 5x^3)?

  • jellerboo
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Polynomial Functions w/ zeros.

  • AznBoi
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Find Challenging Enigma Questions and Sites - Ask Erloooo!

  • bkvitha
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Solve 6th Grade Enigma with Integers 8, 4, 2, 1 in Order

  • Steve10
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Solving 20sin(π/15·t) + 25 = -10cos(2π/15·t) + 12

  • gjb19
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Overcoming Roadblocks in Trigonometric Identity Proofs

  • Checkfate
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Formulas for interest Interest

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What is the Solution for x When \( (4+3x)(6+3x) = 24 \)?

  • feod2003
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Where does the 8k come from when expanding (k + 4)²?

  • Erectable
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Y as a Function of X: Deciding the Equation

  • AznBoi
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Finding equations w/ two given points:

  • AznBoi
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Estimating Bacterial Growth and Doubling Period: 4080 Bacteria in 5 Minutes

  • thomasrules
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Simplifying a rational expression division problem

  • physicsgal
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What is the Quadratic Equation for Calculating a Football's Trajectory?

  • physicsgal
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Calculate Doubling Period of Bacteria Population

  • thomasrules
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Mistake on other thread, Here is the problem:

  • AznBoi
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Writing down the step function

  • Odyssey
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F(g(x)) problem, about the domain.

  • AznBoi
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Solving 3(2)^x = 4^(x+1) for x

  • thomasrules
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Complex numbers

  • Hootenanny
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Encountered a WEIRD vertex-form equation

  • AznBoi
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Solving 2^x = x^2 + 7 without differentiation

  • Harmony
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How Can You Solve the Equation e^x = 5-2x?

  • busted
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Finding the solution set for x/(2-x)<4

  • skook
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Quadratic Equations and Completing the Square

  • Black_Mamba
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Proving (log_a b)(log_b a) = 1

  • thomasrules
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Finding log_a(5) and log_a(20) given log_a(2)=x and log_a(5)=y

  • busted
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Finding population from past years with 2.7% annual growth rate

  • busted
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Why do inverse functions of square roots need domain restrictions?

  • AznBoi
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Prove AC^2 = 4 * sqrt(3) / 3 for Equilateral Triangle ABC

  • math_phys_bio
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How do I rationalize the numerator in this expression?

  • msimard8
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Probability chance of rolling a nine question

  • amberglo
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Having trouble getting this trigonometry problem started

  • Checkfate
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Solve Logarithm Problem: log2 2x -log3 (3x-1) = 2, Find X

  • helmi
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Brushing up on functions and calculus

  • DaveC426913
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Understanding Rational Exponents with Negative Bases

  • bloodasp
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Solve Trig Question: 14sin^2y-13=0 for y where 0<y<360

  • Checkfate
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How to Correct Angle Measurement Errors in Geometry Problems

  • Ebene
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How do I solve 2A=h(b₁+b₂) for b₁?

  • GLprincess02
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Can a Matrix with Identical Columns be Invertible?

  • Chadlee88
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Finding the Set of Permutatable Matrices with Algebra

  • esmeco
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Calculating Wheat Field Yield Variance: A Quick Statistics Problem

  • taffyleg
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How to sketch f(x) from a graph of f'(x) given one point

  • Lprchn
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How to solve Asin(x) + Bcos(x) + Ctan(x) = 0

  • sarcaine
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Finding speeds when Bickford travels twice as fast as Shawn

  • bushman91
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What is the optimal ticket price for a movie theater to maximize revenue?

  • physicsgal
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Relationship between sine and tangent

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How can a logical approach help prove Boolean algebra properties?

  • seang
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How do I solve for n in θ = 360/n?

  • GLprincess02
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Solve Quadratic Function with Factor Theorem

  • Rowah
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Solve Word Problem: 2006 Taxes Based on 33% Bracket

  • kuahji
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Factoring with the quadratic formula

  • Checkfate
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Proving a Limit Using Delta-Epsilon Definition

  • bluevires
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Optimal Packing of Inscribed Circles on a Circle

  • fisico
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Why does tan θ = 1 give only π/4 in the solution steps?

  • Checkfate
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Factor Theorem: Solving a^5-32

  • Rowah
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How Do You Prove That a Divides a Linear Combination in Induction?

  • salubadsha
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Proving function continuity at a point using epsilon-delta

  • bluevires
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Exact value of sec(5π/6)

  • seanistic
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A log question (probably easy)

  • meee
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Real Roots of x^5 + x + c Equation: [-1,1]

  • lkh1986
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Divide x^3-4x+1 by x-5: Is it Right?

  • Sashman15
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How do you read this decimal number?

  • wScott
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Trig Solve for Solution Within Interval

  • catenn
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Trigonometric Identity for 1/2csc(THETA)sec(THETA)

  • catenn
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Solving 0.5cos(x)-0.875sin(x)cos(x)+Asin²(x)=A

  • unicycle6869
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Solving x/2 + x/3 + 10 = x

  • GLprincess02
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Right angle triangles area of overlap calculation.

  • SonyAD
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Solve Coordinate Geometry Problem: Find Line Equation

  • Reshma
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Struggling with Polynomial Functions: Can Complex Zeros Confuse You?

  • Sashman15
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What Should I Study to Understand Probabilities in Poker?

  • pavadrin
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Using linear Systems to Solve Problems

  • msimard8
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Solve V for h: Rewrite Formula V=1/3πr^2h

  • GLprincess02
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Easy Calculation: How to Solve sqrt(x)*sqrt(4-x^2)=sqrt*(4x-x ^3)

  • nothing123
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How do I find the real part of a complex number with a square root inside?

  • sjmacewan
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What are the steps to solve an equation with logarithms on both sides?

  • kalistella
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How do I plot the graph of f(x) = 4/(x+3)?

  • jcheema
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Determine the probability the trains meet at the station

  • hamumej
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3D vector collsions- do u terat them differently?

  • ku1005
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How Do You Solve a Recursive Sequence Problem with Given Initial Conditions?

  • kalistella
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Linear Transformation/Injective/Surjective

  • embury
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Proove Vector Line Eqn is tangent to a sphere?

  • ku1005
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How to Create an Equation for Handling Charges Based on Computer Cost

  • stufine
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SUM1 tell me wat i am doing WRONG

  • ku1005
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Is there an easier way to factor these polynomials?

  • Byrgg
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Cylinder problem:restriction on the height if the radious

  • Aoiro
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