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Proof that the Square Root of 2 is Irrational.

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Proof that (p^2)-4 is 3 almost-prime infinitely often?

  • tuttlerice
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Solving for a General Formula in Two Series of Numbers

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Can fractions with common factors be reduced to form neighbor fractions?

  • chemistry1
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Finding the sum of 1 + 2a + 3a² + ... to n terms

  • lionely
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Finding q when Barbara scores exactly 20 of 50 basketball shots

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Summation Problem: Find Sum of 3r - 2r to n Terms

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Square Of A Number Is Non-negative

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Triangle inequality proof in Spivak's calculus

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Sum to infinity question (G.P.)

  • lionely
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Probability that determinant has 0 value

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Is my trig identity proof correct?

  • Snoozems
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What is the Correct Notation for Logarithmic Equations?

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How do you find the coordinates flipped for Trig question 11 part c?

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Optimal Coins for Exact Change Below $1?

  • WannabeFeynman
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Why it does not work with a negative (trig problem)

  • BOAS
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General solution to cos3θ = sin2θ

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Solving af(x+y) + bf(x-y) = cf(x) + dy for f

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Middle Terms in an Arithmetic Series

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Finding acceleration and friction in a two-equation system

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Find Type of Triangle Given r1-r2-r3

  • utkarshakash
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Determine which triangle is this

  • utkarshakash
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Ln(9/4) + ln (16/9) - ln (3/1)

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Probability: what are the chances of shooting a target at least once?

  • ainster31
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Probabilty with random variable

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Finding the greatest value of a function

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Solve for the slope and length of a line segment

  • Husaaved
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Predicate logic - true or false formulae

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How Do You Tackle a Quartic Equation Like This?

  • DorelXD
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What is the probability of winning with 5 tickets?

  • Qube
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Find the value of k in the equation

  • shivam01anand
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What is the value of the natural logarithm multiplied by two?

  • acelya
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Nature of the roots of the equations

  • shivam01anand
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Basic question on spivak's calculus

  • chemistry1
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Simplifying (x+y+2z)³−(y+2z−x)³−(2z+x−y)³−(x+y−2z)³

  • superduck
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Proof of Angles: Does it Seem Correct?

  • chemistry1
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What Determines the Domain of f(g(x)) for Given Functions?

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Can Cardano's formula solve x³ - px + q = 0?

  • bobie
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Minimum radius for circular sprinkler to water square garden

  • shadowboy13
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How Do You Calculate Change in Elevation on a Railroad Incline?

  • Medgirl314
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Probability with a recursive definition

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Trigonometry - Associated Acute Angles

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Is There a Mistake in Solving this Right Angle Triangle Problem?

  • chemistry1
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Finding positive integers where 1/a² + 1/b² = 1/c²

  • ThienNguyen
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How can Raju effectively allocate his study time for his upcoming exam?

  • dexterdev
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Use vectors to find coordinate of a point

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SImplifying logarithmic functions

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Inputs and outputs of composite function

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Question on how to calculate this probability.

  • steveryan
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How can I understand logarithms and mantissas without a calculator?

  • Qube
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How are P1-P3 used to justify subtracting a from both sides in Spivak?

  • chemistry1
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Why Does the Order of Drawing Marbles Affect the Probability Calculation?

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Finding domain and ranges for composition function

  • Coco12
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Domain and ranges of composition function

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Compound bar chart - to round or not round percentages?

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Finding f(g(x)) with f(x)=1/(1+x) and g(x)=1/(2+x)

  • Coco12
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Problem regarding complex numbers

  • sankalpmittal
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Optimal Itinerary Planning for a Business Trip to Six Major Cities

  • DotKite
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Convert Angles from Sexagecimal to Centesimal System

  • chemistry1
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System of Equations Involving a Quadratic: Have Answer <> Understand

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8 letter words with 3 vowels and non-repeating consonants

  • Miike012
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Some questions in Queueing Theory

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Identifying Exponential Growth or Decay in (e^4-x) + 2

  • j9mom
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Why does proving a+b=a+c implies b=c also prove zero is unique?

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Is a Sliced Circle Segment Equivalent to Half an Ellipse?

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Find the value of trigonometry

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Logarithmic and exponential equations

  • j9mom
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Maximum value of |√(x⁴−3x²−6x+13)−√(x⁴+5x²+4)|

  • utkarshakash
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How should I intepret P(X<Y<Z)?

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Difference between codomain and range with examples

  • Miike012
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How Does Ito's Lemma Simplify the Stochastic Integral of W^n?

  • ra_forever8
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Solve for t in 1/2 + π/4 = (9.8/4)cos(2t) + sin(2t)

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How do I find the equation of this parabola?

  • Jarfi
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Max Area of Triangle with Sides (0,1], [1,2], [2,3]

  • Vineeth T
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Questioning Recurrence Relation: 3n-1 - an-1

  • Miike012
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Is Increasing Eggs in an Apples/Egg Ratio a Reduction?

  • Physicist3
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How do I convert a repeating decimal from one base to another?

  • srfriggen
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Finding Orthogonal Vectors in R4 with Norm 1

  • sevag00
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Finding Recurrence Relation for Bit Strings with Consecutive Zeros

  • Miike012
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Trigonometry problem involving cylinders.

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Finding Prime numbers using Euler's formula

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On calculation weighted average of two positive numbers

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Write rational function equation given graph

  • Coco12
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How to solve 2sin(3a)=√2 symbolically

  • chemistry1
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What is the minimum distance between a tangent and normal of a parabola?

  • utkarshakash
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Is the Dart Throwing Data a Gaussian Distribution?

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Triangle with median and altitude

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How to Calculate the Factorial of Avogadro Number?

  • ananthu017
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How Do I Express Vector PA as a Linear Combination of Vectors a and b?

  • MSG100
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What is the minimum length chord of a circle passing through a specific point?

  • utkarshakash
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Proving an Inequality with Elementary Methods

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Solving for base angles in a congruent triangle

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Finding triangle areas using Heron's formula and ratios

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How can I solve for x in the equation z = y/x * 1/(x-y)?

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