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Probability of at least 5 consecutive heads in 10 coin flips

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Infinite Geometric Sequence: How to Find the Number of Terms

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Q: How to compute P(X=200 and Y<150)?

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Logarithmic Expressions Simplified

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Understanding the Cosine Inverse Function and the Cast Rule

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Solve Logarithm Problem: "log3m4, in terms of n

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What is the Lower Bound of this Sequence?

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Convert a Laplace Function to image & real part

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How do you solve ln x=1/2x-1/2?

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Independent Poisson Processes Word Problem

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Easy exponential question-> 1/3(8)^(-2/3)

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More Logarithims. Is my first method correct?

  • lionely
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Greatest integer function limit problem. Proving whether the limit exists

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Given that log 2 3 = 1.585, find without using tables the

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Find Sum of Arithmetic Series Sn: Σ 200 r=5 5r-2

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Isolating a variable when variable is in both sides of equation

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Why Does Tr(AB) Equal Tr(BA) for Matrices?

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Proof of Divisibility of k|n Given Relatively Prime k,m

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How to solve a Network Analysis

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What is the Sum of nth Roots of Unity and How Can It Be Proven?

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How Do You Complete the Square for x2+y2=2x?

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Is the Series S = 12-22+32-42...+20092 Equivalent to -(1+2+3+...+2008)?

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Log2 of 41/2 = 1: Simplifying Logarithms in Simple Steps

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Is f(m, n) = (m - n, n) a Bijective Function and What is its Inverse?

  • twoski
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How to solve for theta for this trig question?

  • zeion
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What is the proof for the property ⌊−x⌋ = −⌈x⌉?

  • twoski
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How Do You Simplify the Expression 1/3π(2h/3)^2 * h into 4π/27 * h^3?

  • nukeman
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Solving Equations Using Trigonometric Identities

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How Do You Solve This Complex Trigonometric Equation?

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Isosceles hyperbola locus problem

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Find an effeciant way to deduce the roots of the equatioon

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How to make γ the subject of the formula? (logarithms involved)

  • Kelles
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Understanding Solutions to 2x=x2

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Sound attenuation barrier height (trigonometry)

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Converting Functions: From y(x) to x(y) and the Algebra Behind It

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Piecewise function - create function from graph

  • DrOnline
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Logarithm equation with different base

  • songoku
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Strange right-arrow symbol ([itex]\mapsto[/itex]) in stochastic calculus.

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Exponential Inequality Challenge: Simplify and Solve for x

  • songoku
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Solving Logarithm Equation: 3x-5/12=3^1-x

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Triple scalar product/coplanarity of

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Find the steady-state temperature of the rod.

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Financial mathematics-recurrence relations

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Sum, Difference & Product Formulae

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Are Mu and Lambda the Key to Solving this Line Intersection Problem?

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Boolen alegbra simplification problem

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Is |a|<c possible when |a-b|<c-b?

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Find positive integers a,b,n that satisfy this expression

  • sunnybrooke
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Counting problem involving anagrams

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Proving Double-Angle Formulae for Triangles | Helpful Proof Guide

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Trigonometry ( high school level )

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Factoring polynomials in general

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Using Finance Formulas to find the best value of houses

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Constraint on a linear system?

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Domain, Range & Inverse of a Function

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How to Solve Complex Logarithmic Equations

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Roots of a third degree polynomial

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Find the value of this expression

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Using two sums to find geometric sequence

  • DatGuy
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What Is the Probability of Drawing One White and One Green Marble?

  • nesan
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Maximizing (ab+bc+ca) with a+2b+c=4

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What is the equation for the line AB and the distance XY?

  • Peter G.
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Similar triangles. How does 4/6 turn into 2h/3 ?

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Any way to simplify this fraction without a calculator?

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Trigonometric Identity Problem

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Area as a function of side w/ relation to cost

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Proving the Double-Angle Formula for Tangent with Step-by-Step Solution

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Roots lying between the roots of a given equation

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Solving for a & b: Increasing GP Equations

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Using the generalized triangle inequality

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Compound Angle Formula for Trig Functions

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How to Calculate Probability of Getting Exactly 7 Heads?

  • CAF123
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Solve 2^{|x+2|}-|2^{x+1}-1|=2^{x+1}+1

  • utkarshakash
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Find the values of a for real and distinct roots

  • utkarshakash
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Proving (a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2 in Fields

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Finding Solutions for z in z^2 = a + bi

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Find Least Value of 'a' for Inequality 4^x-a2^x-a+3 to be Satisfied

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Sum of the squares of remainders

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Understanding Trig Problems: When Can You Divide by Cosα?

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Distance between two position vectors.

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Algebraic vector problems (planes, cross products etc)

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Why Is the Sign Incorrect in My Solution for Tan A?

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Number of combinations of marbles in a bag

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Solve Area Minimization Question: Tent w/o Bottom & Triangles

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Hardly even understand problem statement.

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Optimization problem with constraint

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Developing Recurrence Formula (Closed)

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Proving \tan A=2+\sqrt{3} using the identity \sin A=\sin(A+30^{\circ})"

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Roots of a fourth degree polynomial

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Calculating how fast distance changes between ships

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Number of elements for a given probability?

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Probability, Diagonals of a convex polygon

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Prove this is divisible by 228 for any n

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Determine if Even or Odd: (x^2|x-1|)/(SQRT(x-1)^2)

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Probability dice roll questions

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