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Probability problem -- Drawing cards with different colors on their 2 sides

  • TheMathNoob
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How Many 5-Digit Numbers from 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 are Divisible by 8?

  • Matejxx1
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Complex Number Division and Addition

  • Sirsh
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Calculating Direction Cosines for Linear Equations - Homework Help

  • Rahul Manavalan
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Are these statements true or false? Prove....

  • lep11
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Proof concerning similar triangles and their ratios

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Interesting Probability problem and maybe binomial theorem

  • whitejac
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Proof: Max number of Linearly Independent Vectors

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Area of a triangle (cross product lesson)

  • Lebombo
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Multiplication rule for conditional probabilities

  • TheMathNoob
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Trigonometry: Proof concerning congruent triangles

  • moriheru
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Proving Trigonometric Identity: tan(x/2) = (1-cos(x))/sin(x)

  • Rectifier
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Solving Functions f and g: Range and Relationship with Homework Statement

  • WeiLoong
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How do I Solve for A in Partial Fraction Expansion?

  • mathnovice
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Area of A Segmented Circle Cut By A Chord

  • TAMUwbEE
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Feedback on Practice Exercises

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Proving volume of box using cross and dot product

  • PAstudent
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Exponent Laws Related Homework Question

  • pandamonium786
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Evaluating 6^1 + 6^-1 / 6^1 - 6^-1

  • pandamonium786
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Comparing Exponentiation: 20^100 vs. 400^40?

  • pandamonium786
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Algebra problem involving square roots

  • Kevin Licer
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Is the Growth of Branches on a Maple Tree Exponential or Polynomial?

  • caters
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Where would you sit in the bus ?

  • #neutrino
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Cal 3, writing an equation of a sphere with r=7...

  • MidgetDwarf
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How can I solve this problem about factorization in the IB math SL book?

  • richardz03
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The roots of x^8 - 5x^6 + 7x^4 - 5x^2 +6=0

  • mathnovice
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Explanation about conditional probability

  • TheMathNoob
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Simultaneous Equations (How to test for redundancy)

  • miniradman
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How Many Families Subscribe to Exactly One Newspaper?

  • TheMathNoob
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What is the frequency of the sum of several sine waves?

  • sherled
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Simplify Expression: (1/3 + 1/3y)/(1/y + 1/3) = 6y/(9 + 3y^2)

  • caters
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The Matching Problem (probability)

  • TheMathNoob
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Critical Path PERT - Time to Complete a Task

  • Rosebud
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Dot Products With Orthogonal Vectors

  • ME_123
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When is following equation true?

  • Rectifier
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How can I improve my ability to catch mistakes in math problems?

  • TheMathNoob
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Can I use root-sum-square for this sort of problem?

  • ehilge
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Calculate sin75 without calculator

  • Robin04
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[Euclidean Geometry] Kiselev's Plainimetry Question 242

  • modularmonads
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Having trouble solving using properties of determinants ....

  • VoteSaxon
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Calculating Distance and Time for Meeting at Constant Velocities

  • Manh
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Typo in an example (Probability)

  • TheMathNoob
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Simple probability question that I want to have work checked

  • thepatient
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Find the next element in the list

  • Johnx014
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Help with Listing Functions w/ Same Range & Diff Domains

  • BruceW~
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Finding the Solution to the Equation 2^x = 12 + 4x

  • WeiLoong
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Construct a function given two asymptotes

  • Rectifier
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Is there a formula for converting binary numbers to an ordered pair output?

  • Davega Putra
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Estimation example from Giancoli

  • EvD
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What Is the Correct Symbolic Form and Truth Table for ~(p|q)?

  • SmokeyMTNJim
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Proving Triangle Side Lengths Using Congruence and Similarity

  • rushil_p
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Probability of forming an increasing Geometric Progression

  • Titan97
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How to work out expected frequency from normal distribution

  • question dude
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Optimal Garden Shape for Minimizing Fencing

  • ducmod
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Why Does \(\ln \frac{(x+1)}{(x-1)} \geq 0\) Imply \(x > 1\)?

  • Cosmophile
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Given isosceles triangle, find sin (A-C)

  • terryds
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Solve Sin(ax-b) Homework: Find Values of a & b

  • adjacent
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Calculate Board Feet from Log Diameter and Length | Basic Unit Conversions

  • youngstudent16
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Discover the rule and prove it

  • diredragon
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Find the smallest positive integer

  • youngstudent16
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Simplify x^(n-1)⋅³√(y^2/2x^5) into Rationalised Surd Form

  • Bill_Nye_Fan
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How Do You Calculate Bicarbonate Levels in Respiratory Disorders?

  • cbrons
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Polynomial Problem f(x^2+2)=x^4+10x^2+4....

  • Dapperdub
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A system of equations that I want to do with a matrix

  • youngstudent16
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Expressing Matrix Power as linear combination

  • SteliosVas
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How Do Coordinate Transformations Work Between Different Systems?

  • diredragon
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Prove/Disprove: p(a∩b) ≤ q^2 with a,b Independant

  • rangatudugala
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{Combinatorics} Finding the number of triangles in a plane

  • youngstudent16
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Word problem on finding speed based on time, distance

  • ducmod
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{Number Theory} Smallest integer solution

  • youngstudent16
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{Number theory} Integer solutions

  • youngstudent16
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Statistical Physics: Proving "if p(a)=p(b)=p then p(ab) ≤ p^2

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Probability and standard deviation Question

  • Potatochip911
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How to prove that (log logn)×(log log log n) = Ω(logn)

  • 22990atinesh
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How do I parameterize the intersection of these two surfaces?

  • slr77
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Sin^4Ө =3/8-3/8cos(2Ө) Prove the following trigonometric identity

  • bubbly616
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Probability of Duplicate Identifiers in a Set of Components

  • DaanV
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R^2=9cos(3Ө) Convert to rectangular cordinates

  • bubbly616
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Algebraic Operation Homework: Are Same Results Achieved?

  • Quadrat
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Repeated and conditional probability question

  • erisedk
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Calculating the Magnitude of U + V + W

  • mattyk
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Working out how many ducks there are

  • discosucks
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Probability problem -- Number of throws of a pair of dice to get a 7

  • erisedk
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Is x2+16 Prime? Understanding the Nature of this Polynomial

  • JR Sauerland
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What Is the Probability a Student Doesn't Get an A on Either Exam?

  • Potatochip911
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Area of Triangle ABC: Find Solution

  • youngstudent16
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If a function satisfies f(x+1)+f(x-1)=root(2).f(x),....

  • Titan97
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Simplify each of this following surd

  • jonathan22
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Prove that [a/b]+[2a/b]+....+[(b-1)a/b]=(a-1)(b-1)/2

  • Titan97
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Prove Set Identity: A⋂(B⊕C)=(A⋂B)⊕(A⋂C)

  • 22990atinesh
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Square root function: x intercept paradox?

  • Dapperdub
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Symmetry about x-axis, y-axis or origin

  • jaysquestions
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Geometry & Trigonometry - Two solutions

  • Rectifier
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Create a polynomial with desired characteristics, factoring

  • ducmod
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How to find a point of intersection of two planes?

  • Andrew Pierce
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Aren't there infinitely many primes?

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Chance of winning in a spin-off of the game "Black Jack"

  • Nathanael
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Can the minimum value of x + 1/x ever be less than 1 on x > 0?

  • Rectifier
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