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Arithmetic and Geometric Series

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Matrix Operations: Inverse Existence & Row Op.

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Wrong answer on Linear Algebra and Its Applications 4th Ed.

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Finding the Inverse Function of f(x) = 1−3x−2x^2 on Domain [-2, -1]

  • Mark53
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Vectors: why is the cosine of this angle always -1/2?

  • Lord Anoobis
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Sinusoidal Functions: describe transformations, sketch graph

  • Evangeline101
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How is ## \tan ( \arcsin x) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} ## ?

  • Rectifier
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How Do You Prove Trigonometric Identities with Minimal Equations?

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Is My Trigonometric Identity Proof Correct?

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Applications of Trig: related acute angles, coordinate plane

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Tangent line and normal on a parabola

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I can't understand this problem

  • nmego12345
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Find the argument of the complex number.

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Astrolabe Roadstead tides - Sinusoidal Functions

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Ellipse chord subtending a right angle

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Moving things to the other side of the equals sign

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Regular heptagon, finding value of unknowns

  • Frank212
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Solve Summation Change of Index: Find $\sum_{k=0}^{n} k^2$

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Can Natural Numbers a, b, c with a Dividing bc Imply a Divides c?

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Simplifying Exterior Angles in a Polygon

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Ratio Question with 3 quantities

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Isosceles triangle with angle bisector

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The probability of a probability?

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How do you divide polynomials in your head "on sight"?

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A very very hard college algebra problem

  • nmego12345
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Calculating Linear Combinations of Vectors: Step-by-Step Guide

  • Mark53
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What are the sizes of angles in a scalene triangle with given expressions?

  • Frank212
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Solving a 20% Profit Problem: Bernie's Bargain Basement

  • zak100
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Expand x^(k+1)/(k+1) - (x-1)^(k+1)/(k+1)

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What to do with a mathematic equation

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Solve Inequality: Algebraic Proof of a<b<c<1/12

  • Lizu
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Proper Formatting for Math Problems and Solutions

  • Andy86
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Angle properties: Angles centered at a point?

  • Frank212
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Help with Trig Function: Sec(2x)csc(x)sin(2x) and C=cosx

  • Mark53
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How Do You Solve 2^x = 1/√x Correctly?

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Find Solutions to Tan x = Cos x in Radians

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Need to place independent values from 0 to 100

  • DGator86
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Finding All Pairs of Positive Integers for (22016+ 5)m + 22015 = 2n + 1

  • giokrutoi
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Change of Origin: Locus of P is Straight Line ax+by=k

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Find number of real solutions of system of equations

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Finding μ and σ from a normal cumulative distribution function

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Factoring binomials with multiple variables p, x, and q

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What is the expected profit for a car rental insurance company?

  • Mark53
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Volume of Cylinders: Find V w/ Pi r2h

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Probability insurance company problem

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Crafting an equation using roots of another equation

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Help with probability question

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Double Dice Probability: Event A and B in Sample Space | Solved

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Number of hours of daylight - Periodic functions.

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Finding the magnitude of a vector

  • Matthew1994
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Stuck in algebra factoring polynomial

  • late347
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Finding volume of Square pyramid

  • Kirito123
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Apply Area and Pythagorean Theorem to a prism

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Journalizing, posting, trial balance, & financial statements

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How do I prove it is a diagonal?

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Understanding Mohr's Circle Formula: Angle Placement Outside the Triangle

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Would this be sufficient as a proof?

  • sooyong94
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Prove: |x+y|<|xy+1| for |x|,|y|<1

  • liluiass
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Dealing with Nested Radicals: Strategies for Solving Quadratic Equations

  • sooyong94
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Prove that [itex]\sum_n \frac{1}{n^2} < 2[/itex]

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Quadratic discriminant with tricky algebra

  • sooyong94
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Portion of Altitude of a Triangle Inscribed in a Circle

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How to Use Vieta's Formula for Finding Roots of a Polynomial?

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Prove ##(1/(a_1+1) ) + (1/(a_2+1) ) ....##

  • giokrutoi
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Efficient Calculation of a Complex Sum with Multiple Components

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Continuous Ratio Conditions: Product of 1296, Last Term 1/6 of Sum of Means

  • Joseph Richard
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Solve for tan(θ) | Homework Equation

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Checking Spending Habits: How Much for Health Care?

  • tionis
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What Are the Roots of the Equation ##z^4-2z^3+12z^2-14z+35=0##?

  • Rectifier
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Trigonometry - Solving Trigonometric Equations

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Linear Transformation R4 to R4: KerT + ImT = R4

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Hyperbola's asymptote, where's my mistake?

  • Poznerrr
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Show that f(x) = 0 has only one root

  • Clever Penguin
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Solving the following equation for x: ##(x-5)^{-2} = 9##

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Fundamental counting principle

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Tough geometry problem about triangles, proof

  • physics user1
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Solution to quadratic equation

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Can You Solve for the Positive Definite Matrix with Eigenvalues 1 and 2?

  • johnny blaz
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Can you solve these 2 equations with 3 variables and prove the solutions?

  • Nikola276
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Solve the Parenthesis Conundrum for -36: Tips and Tricks

  • tionis
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Linear Algebra: 2x2 matrix raised to the power of n

  • Miguel Guerrero
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Partial fraction decomposition using matrix

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Simultaneous equation involving cos, sin

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Partial fraction decomposition exercise 2

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What is the car leasing calculation formula

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[Statistics] Independent vs. Dependent Variables

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Linear Algebra: Matrix Transformation

  • Miguel Guerrero
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Why Does My Calculation Differ from the Calculator's Result?

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Simplifying Product Homework: Combinatorics Problem on Object Arrangements

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Solving Harder Trig Identity - Peter's Question

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