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Proving a mathematical statement

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Solving for x, but only getting half

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(Rigorously) Prove that two medians of a triangle intersect

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Polynomial Long Division for Limit Calculation

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How Does Fuel Consumption Scale with Speed in a Fiat Car?

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Solving a Sequence Problem Homework Statement

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Error Propagation for Tube Volume

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Find the square roots of a = root3 + root3*i

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Quadratic inequality involving Modulus Function

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Finding constants in exponential functions

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Finding fault in proof [contains logical quantifiers]

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I need to figure this out: (A×B)⋅C

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Can Factoring Simplify Complex Algebraic Equations?

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Simplying a problem with decimals and exponents

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Systems of Equations word problems

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How to determine a hole in a graph?

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What is the domain of ascsin(x+y)

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Complex conjugate proof, i think

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Vertical format and dotted / double dotted x

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Need help writing a coordinate proof

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Understanding Nested Ordered Pairs: Properties & Examples

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How does synthetic division produce the results it does?

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Proof that det(M)=0 => Linear Dependence of Columns

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Probability Problem: Find P(Product=6 | Die1=2)

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Solve Trigonometry Problem: 2sinx= 3x2 + 2x + 3

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How to find sum of the given infinte series

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Complex numbers: show that (a^b)^c has more values than a^(bc)

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Proof A U (A ∩ B) ⊆ A: Understanding x∈A

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How many numbers that are multiples of 5 divide 1000?

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Isosceles Triangles with Congruent Lateral Sides

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How to prove the product of upper triangular matrices is upper triangular?

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Precalc Trig Arc Length Question

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Trigonometry Problem: Finding sin2Ө Given sinӨ + cosӨ = 4/3

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Time for ring of equidistant particles to collapse (gravity)

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Basic Discrete Math Question: Understanding Conditional Statements

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Proof (x + y + xy = 36) -> x,y are not N

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What is the Probability of Choosing a Woman or Someone with Black Eyes?

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Graviation With Two Bodies / 1 Dimension

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Counting One-to-One Functions from n to m with Property f(i)<f(j)

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Solve Inverse Proportion Road Works in 14 Days

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Finding Units Modular Arithmetic

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Find |S|: How to Calculate Sum of Integer Values of n

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Highest degree of a given polynomial is

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I don't understand polynomial division

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Determining Missing Trigonometric Ratios

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Geometrical Proof: Prove Intersection Point on Line CM

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Application of quadratic functions to volleyball

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Locus of mid point of parabola and straight line

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One-One Function Homework Help

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Formulae with logarithmic terms

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Changing the Limits of Summation

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Do Quadrilateral Diagonals Always Remain Inside or Outside?

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Solving x in 3.4^2x + 3 = 8.5: (-0.626)

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Solving Quadratic Equations: Find p=-6

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Simplifying Trig Equations: A Comparison

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Are n1 and n2 Prime Factors of n?

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Hard probability problem (1973 British Math Olympiad #6)

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Probability of Getting 4 Tails in 10 Flips

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Finding Value of Sum of Geometric Series

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Solution to a complex cubic equations

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Probability of drawing duplicates (warning long post)

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Normal Distribution - self study / review

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Rotation formula Complex numbers

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Is the Equation x^4 + y^4 - xy^2 = x^2y Solvable or Simplifiable?

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Discrete Probability: Mean Number of Red Bulb Non-Failure Cycles

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Proving Identity: \frac{1-tan^2(\theta)}{1-cot^2(\theta)}=1-sec^2(\theta)

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Calculating Probabilities in a Double-Elimination Tournament

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Proving the Sum of Cosines in a Triangle Using Half-Angle Formula

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Multiplying numbers from One set with another set

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Hyperbola Focus Length Greater than Semi-Major Axis: Is it a Necessity?

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Geometrical properties of circle

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Can You Solve This Logarithmic Inequality?

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What Is the Probability of Alice Having Classes Every Day?

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What is the Fourth Number in this Math Problem?

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What is the volume of a tank that is 8 ft in diameter and 15 ft high?

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Volume of Horizontal Tank: 10ft. x 18ft.

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How Do You Calculate Angles in a Circle with Tangents and Chords?

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Are pq and qp always 3-cycles?

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Inclusion-Exclusion Principle and Circular Arrangement

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Solving a combinatorial problem

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People at the party and counting friends

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Calculating Weighted Averages in a Course

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Solve a Word Problem: Find the Number of Marbles Jack Has

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How do I prove this seemingly simple trigonometric identity

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Any ideas why this law of logs problem is marked incorrect?

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Proving the Minimum Directed Cycle Mean Cost Using Bellman-Ford Algorithm

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Systems of Equations with Complex Numbers

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Write a vector as the combination of 2 other vectors

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Find a point on the line closest to another point

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Help with law of sines/solving triangles

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Proving a given vector equation

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Equivalent Sums Homework: Solve (-6/π) ∑n Even Problem

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How Do You Use a Z-Score Table for Probability Calculations?

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Proof of Convergence: ∑∞n=1 n/(3n + n2)

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Solve 3x3 Numerical Puzzle: Can it Be Done?

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Show that a Sequence is monotonically decreasing

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