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Counting watch and sunglasses combinations with constraints

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Why can't I use Pr(A∩B)=Pr(A)*Pr(B) for this probability problem?

  • Luscinia
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3-digit numbers from digits 0-7 with permutation restrictions

  • teetar
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Finding the co-ordinates of the 3rd point of a triangle given this?

  • supremeruler
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Flipping Functions: Determining Vertical/Horizontal Flips

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How many ways can you roll a four of a kind and a two of a kind with 6 dice?

  • SYoungblood
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Proof of trig identity (difficult)

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Proving trig identities with sec²x and csc x

  • Confusedbrah
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Why is the range of ø in spherical coordinates limited to 0 to π?

  • Modest Learner
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How does constant percent rate of change apply to exponential expressions?

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How to solve an exponential equation

  • Mr Davis 97
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Images of lines under translation and rotation transformations

  • carojay
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How to Analyze Correlation Between Variables

  • daneault23
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Proving ∠D=90°-(∠A/2) in Triangle ABC with Bisectors

  • Govind_Balaji
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Find x,y,z in Sequence: 33, ?,?,?,88

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Why can't I just square both sides and get the solution?

  • Dinheiro
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Radical with negative radicand squared

  • OceanSpring
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How to Prove a Complex Inequality with Complex Algebra

  • Dinheiro
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Just a complex Complex product

  • Dinheiro
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Proving a parabola reflects light to its focus

  • adjacent
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Finding all solutions to z²=a+bi using De Moivre's formula

  • kat1812
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Finding intersections and reparametrizing a 3D line

  • lpbg
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What is the Formula for an Arithmetic Series with Odd Numbers?

  • Maxo
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Interest Theory- Annuity Withdrawals

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Solving Anova Table? (stats problem)

  • zoiberg137
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Finding the intersect of two functions

  • stevemilw
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Rewriting a trigonometric sum using product-to-sum formula

  • needingtoknow
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How to factor (2x^2 + ax - 2a - 8)?

  • needingtoknow
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Summation vs integration for 5/√x with discrete steps

  • bobie
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Interesting Problem from Gelfand's Algebra; Relevance?

  • Axel Harper
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A problem with a septimal system.

  • usermath
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(Serbia) Just squaring won't work

  • Dinheiro
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Can You Find the Real Solutions to This Radical Equation?

  • Dinheiro
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Different ways of expressing logarithms

  • Maxo
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Simple Function Question, Can't Figure Out How Answer is Achieved

  • teetar
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Solving a Quadratic Expression: How to Solve 2x^2+9x = -5

  • Trent21
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Show that R is a partial order on ℤ.

  • s3a
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Can different arguments be correct for the same complex number?

  • Maxo
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Set theory: proofs regarding power sets

  • Stefan00
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Factoring algebraic complex expression

  • Maxo
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What is the Probability of Drawing a White Ball from the Second Urn?

  • Debdut
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How Do You Calculate Pitch and Chirality in a Helical Toroid Equation?

  • kinogram
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Finding a limit of an expression when the denominator tends to zero.

  • TheSodesa
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Binomial expansion, general coefficient

  • Appleton
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Is Option 2 the Only Subset of P(C) in This List?

  • Horizyn
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Develop Model Emulating Given Wave Pattern

  • ausmate
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How can I solve for the roots of (z+i)^2=3-4i in my complex number homework?

  • HMPARTICLE
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My proof that the square root of 2 multiplied by r is irrational

  • airbusman
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Calculating n!/(k-1)!(n-k+1)! from Binomial Theorem

  • Jef123
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Finding points of intersection algebraically between 2 trig functions

  • Kitty Kat
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Word problem with exponential and quadratic models

  • Serious Max
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Minor question about solution to Dedekind-Cut proof

  • s3a
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Solving trig equations involving aperiodic functions

  • Serious Max
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Generate a function from a list of numbers

  • chipChocolate
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Form some third degree equation that has the roots -3, -1 and 2.

  • TheSodesa
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Word problem involving sinusoidal model

  • Serious Max
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How can I express f(z) in terms of z?

  • MissP.25_5
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Why Does cos(180-Θ) = -cos(Θ)?

  • teetar
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Binomial expansion of (1+(1/x))^(-1)

  • Appleton
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What Is the Symmetric Triple Quad Formula?

  • Septimra
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Finding flagpole height from two angle measurements

  • ratman720
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Self review: Statistics - Binomial Distribution

  • eehiram
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A problem concerning divisibility and the number 31. (Number theory)

  • TheSodesa
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There are 3 cannibals and 3 missionaries on one side of a river

  • airbusman
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Solve for a, b, c in this system of equations

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Is Every Prime Number Defined by Its Unique Factors?

  • jonroberts74
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Regression formula (calculating trends)

  • Bourbon daddy
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Mathmatic relationship (Linear,Quadratic,Exponential)

  • Ltpenguin
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Proving period of f/g could be less than period of f and g

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Why order matters when picking 2 bananas and 2 apples

  • christian0710
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Elementary Trigonometry problem

  • GeorgeDirac
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Problem on interest rates -- Math proof interesting

  • lesdavies123
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Solving a Combinations Problem: 15 or 21?

  • christian0710
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Finding log spiral pitch when radius grows 535.5 times per revolution

  • bobie
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Finding sample size given info on confidence interval

  • eterna
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Proof about product of 4 integers

  • cragar
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Probability of independent events with Venn diagram

  • desmond iking
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What Does ##n(A)## Represent in Set Theory?

  • adjacent
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What is the probability of an integer being divisible by 6 or 8?

  • adjacent
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Simplifying complex exponential expressions with Euler form

  • Micky raj
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Why is 4^0 = 1 and how do fractional exponents work?

  • musicgold
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Coordinate geometry with area of triangle

  • americast
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Solving x^2+4x-5=0, factoring, and finding where it's positive

  • Danatron
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Find f(α)f(β) where f(θ)=cotθ/(1+cotθ) and α+β=5π/4

  • suresh
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How many days for 1 man working 2 hours/day to complete half a work unit?

  • 22990atinesh
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How many men must leave for 99% to drop to 98%?

  • galois
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Probability of hitting a bull's eye

  • JJBladester
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What is the equation of the circumcircle of triangle PAB?

  • utkarshakash
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Finding Coordinates of A and B in an Equilateral Triangle

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Y-Intercept of Crop Duster Flight Path

  • Serious Max
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Proof that sqrt(2) is not a rational number

  • Jef123
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Problem involving intersection of a line and a circle

  • Serious Max
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What is the Trigonometry Behind Finding x in Two Triangles?

  • Jerry1989
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