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Partial fraction decomposition of (7x³ - 2)/[x²(x+1)³]

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Cartesian points in polar coordinates.

  • lakitu
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Expanding 1/2(x-3)^2-18: why do I get -27 instead of -27/2?

  • Schrodinger's Dog
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Can we assume even times odd equals even in a proof?

  • masterofthewave124
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Standard deviation of rates with scientific notation

  • Hootenanny
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Solve Inequality Problem for f(x)=x^2+kx+k, Determine k

  • Sisyphus
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Proving Similarity of Matrices

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No. of customers (probability)

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Finding intersection points of a line and parabola

  • bambino9
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Finding f(g(3)) where f(x) = 2x - 4 and g(x) = x² - x - 4

  • lakitu
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Solving 2ln(x) = 2 + ln(x-1)

  • Muskox
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Analysis of $e^{ix}$ by Maclaurin Formula

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Why do Both A=3 and A=6 work for divisibility by 3 and 6?

  • dnt
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Need the domain of integral values that satisfy

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Independent and dependent variables in polar coordinates

  • WillyTech
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Finding the Present Value Compounded Monthly

  • runicle
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Finding eigenvectors for a 2x2 matrix with eigenvalues 4 and 9

  • kel
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How do you solve x² = 0?

  • lakitu
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How Do You Simplify Radicals with Variables?

  • wScott
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A combinatoric problem of real life.

  • S&S
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Is x(-t) = -2t+2 with domain -1≥t>0 or -1≥-t>0?

  • dervast
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Angle-Angle-Angle conditions for proving triangles are congurent

  • AngelShare
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Converting polar point (6, 120°) to rectangular coordinates

  • lakitu
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Indeterminate form of infinity minus infinity and left/right derivatives

  • mohlam12
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Incredibly small equation but cant find answer

  • Haxx0rm4ster
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Finding parabola equation with vertex (2, -2) opening right

  • konartist
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Why does my calculater calculate this wrong?

  • esradw
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Two questions - factoring and exponents

  • superdave
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Modeling Sugar Dissolution in Hot Water: Finding the Decay Rate

  • rachael
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Why minimizing PR² + QR² doesn't find minimum PR + RQ

  • ohlhauc1
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(non)fractional Negative Exponents

  • wScott
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How can I simplify the conversion of x^2+y^2-3cos\Theta+4sin\Theta=0 to polar?

  • sportsguy3675
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Calculating Triangle Area: S1, S2 and ABF

  • Semo727
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Finding digit D where √ABADEC = BEB

  • GeoMike
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How to Prove Complex Trigonometric Identity?

  • clook
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Converting parametric equations to Cartesian form

  • lakitu
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Solving 2cot²x + 7cosec x - 13 = 0 for 0-360°

  • Hootenanny
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Verifying Parametric Equation: (x+y)(x-y)^2 = k

  • Hootenanny
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Solve math equation without assumptions

  • Milind_shyani
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Solving 9.8*Sin(theta)=7.056*Cos(theta)

  • RedBurns
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How can I solve this factorization problem without assumptions?

  • Milind_shyani
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Applying trigonometric functions to some real life situations

  • funktion
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Linear programming problem with 3 variables and constraints

  • Izekid
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Negative exponents and calculation rules

  • runicle
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Proving trigonometric identities

  • clook
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Solve Trinomial Problem: 2(2x^2+3x-14)

  • Hollysmoke
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Finding limits with parameter values at vertical asymptotes

  • mohlam12
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Understanding Vector Components and Resolved Parts: A Simple Explanation

  • hellraiser
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Is Every Number with an Odd Number of Divisors a Perfect Square?

  • GeoMike
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Imaginary multiplication with answer to be in polar (variables)

  • sportsguy3675
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Find the vertex, focus, and the directrix of the parabola

  • konartist
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How do I prove that x + 1/x is greater than or equal to 2 if x > 0

  • JasonJo
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Solving Proportionality: Cost of Running a Business w/ 18 Employees

  • lektor
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Finding the Equation of a 3D Line from Two Points

  • tandoorichicken
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Is there a way to simplify my chemical system model?

  • Hootenanny
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How many 3-digit numbers have exactly 2 identical digits?

  • tatoo5ma
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Solving the Limit of x+sin(x) as x Goes to ∞

  • mohlam12
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How do I find the x-intercepts of y=x^4−3x^2+2 and sketch the graph?

  • rachael
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Simplifying a complex fraction

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Solve cot(x)/tan(x) + 1 = tan(x) + cot(x) for x

  • mcs117
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Learn the Pythagorean Theorem with Lou

  • Lou1024
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Finding quadratic equation from x-intercepts and a point

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Solving Limit Without Derivatives

  • mohlam12
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How Do You Calculate the Slope of a Line with a 130-Degree Inclination?

  • konartist
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Proving the Pythagorean Identity: A Brief Analysis

  • Apost8
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Finding Exact Value of d tan (π/12)

  • rachael
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Finding logistic function with limiting value 6 through (0,3) and (1,4)

  • tony873004
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Why Does Calculating i^2 as sqrt(-1) * sqrt(-1) Lead to Confusion?

  • DeathKnight
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Prove cot²X - 1 = csc²X and cot²X - cos²X = cos²X cot²X

  • mrtkawa
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What Price Maximizes Profit for Snax-Treat Sales at the Corner Store?

  • cscott
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I proving two Trig identities

  • xxiangel
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I can't understand this in partial fractions

  • dilan
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Matrix Inverse Problem: Troubleshooting Proof and Multiplication Error

  • DethRose
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Really getting started precal honors problem

  • bennett
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Solving Geometry Equations with Cosine and Euler Angles

  • Hollysmoke
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Factoring Fractions: Solve (x+20)(x+10)^2+400

  • seang
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Equation for Point P's Path in Parametric Problem

  • Mauserketi
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What is the area of triangle ABC in 3-D?

  • ivybond
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A, B are countable. P(s), power set, and f: A-> not always countable?

  • Tony11235
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How can I solve for d in terms of l and constants?

  • UrbanXrisis
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The Potential of Your Ti-83 plus Calculator

  • konartist
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Complex integer expression problem

  • Werg22
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Calculating Half-Life: 50mg to 10mg in 18.4 Days

  • runicle
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Having trouble solving this limit? Need some hints?

  • mohlam12
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Show that this locus determines a circle in C

  • vaishakh
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N-letter words with A, B, C without adjacent A's

  • heman
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Does $\sqrt{n!+n}-\sqrt{n!} > 1$ for Some Integer n?

  • Treadstone 71
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Solve 0.7 < \alpha < 0.8 for x in y = \cos 3x + 2

  • Hootenanny
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Proving "If A U C = B U C then B = C" Without Drawing a Venn Diagram

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Solve f(g(x))=30 with nested functions and factor an expression

  • Nikola Tesla
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Factoring 16a² - 24ab + 9b² - 25c²

  • Hollysmoke
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Polynomial Division puzzler(well to me anyway :P )

  • ramstin
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Understanding Limits: How to Solve Challenging Problems in Calculus

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