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Proving Uniqueness of Solutions in Non-Linear Systems of Equations

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How to Choose a Stratified Sample Using a Random Number Table

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Why is x^2 = -1 not a possible solution for x in the equation x^2 + 1 = 0?

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Subtracting 2 Fractions with Variables to Exponents: Explained

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Trigonometry, area of triangle

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Simplifying finite geometric series expression

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Proof on Family of sets - Looking for Help OR Feedback

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Simplify Expression: f(x) 1/x^2 -4, x+1 - x^2/x+2

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Finding x(t) from x(-2t+1) for Scientists

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Can this fraction be simplified further?

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Are Events X, Y, and Z Mutually Exclusive in David's Fishing Scenario?

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Probability Two tetrahedral dice are thrown

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Problem algebra involving third roots

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Solve Equation Problem w/o Vieta: Find a^3+b^3+c^3

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Trig Question, Find x-intercepts

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Powers of p and q from a=v^p*t^q

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How do I solve for matrix A in the equation y=mx+c?

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Solving Linear System of Equations: Elimination

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Not sure if I'm drawing the reciprocal function properly

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Summations Problem: Sum of Multiples of 5 from 5-1550

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Probability Problem - Is it a Bayes application?

  • Kolmin
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Which Latitude has the Smallest Radius?

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In Dire need of assistance for optimisation (Area/volume)

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Finding the last corner of a square

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Pole in a corner - Trig word problem

  • MacLaddy
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Why Does arccos(x) - arcsin(1-x) Equal 90° Have No Solutions?

  • acen_gr
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How Do You Solve Complex Fraction and Radical Equations?

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Finding x in an inverse trigonometric equation

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Trigonometry Word Problem involving Inverse trigonometric functions

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Solution of Trigonometric Equations

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Simple factoring question here: Thanks

  • nukeman
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Solving Scalar Product: Figure Drawing for (AC - AB) * AB = 0

  • H4NS
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Question using the Sine Rule and Bearings

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Cartesian Product and Inclusion - Looking for a Proof

  • Kolmin
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Horizontal Asymptote by Long Division?

  • Painguy
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Math story problem with fractions that I am stuck on.

  • kkaterr
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Understanding the log() function

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Finding the limit of a sequence.

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Proving Trigonometric Identities problem

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Graphing functions and identifying features

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Evaluating logarithms given log(a)b = 3

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Finite Limit Problem: Understanding cosx/x^0 = 1

  • lukatwo
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Quick Q: Understanding (k+1)^2 in Series Calculations

  • phospho
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Answers to Doubts on -15 as L.C.M., Complex Numbers & More

  • Swetasuria
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Inverse Trigonometric Equation problem

  • acen_gr
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Prove that sin⁶θ + cos⁶θ = 1 - 3sin²θcos²θ

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Calculating Nth Root of Vector: Non-Integer Solutions

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Probability of losing if a 5 comes up (dice problem)

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Discrete Mathematics - Void Sets being Subsets of other Void Sets

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Subtracting Equations: How to Solve for Unknown Variables

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Symmetry of R: Proof & Solutions

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Solving Normal Distribution Homework: μ, σ, X, p

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How can I simplify a summation with constant variables A and B?

  • nobahar
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Trigonometric Limit Problem: Finding the Limit as x Approaches 0

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Basic Set Theory: Determining Relations: Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive

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Proving trigonometric identities

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Why is y=(-2)^x impossible to graph?

  • Gregory.gags
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Complex power raised over real number.

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Solving for a variable in terms of two other variables

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Simple question: Find equation of a line thru 2 points. Thanks.

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How to solve this triangle problem.

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How do I evaluate this log function?

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Conditional probability exercise

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Calculating the mean and variance from a moment generating function

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Understanding Trig Quadrants and the Role of |k| ≥ 1 in Solving for θ

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Basic Topology Proof: y in E Closure if E is Closed

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What is the Mathematical Model for Desires and Eating Habits?

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Finding the inverse of a rational function

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Oblique asymptotes of a rational function

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Algebra II Correct Form to Answer Discrimants Problems

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Inclusion - exclusion principle

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Summation of series using method of difference

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Algebraic Expansion with complex numbers

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Solving Trigonometry Equations: Confused about Cos4x?

  • jtart2
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Prove Trig Identity: CosθSinθ = Cos2θ+CosθSinθ

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Help with Trigonometry: Combine Two Triangles

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What are the different number of matrices available for the following

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Are These Relations Symmetric?

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Summer Math review: Solve for z

  • Heqi
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What is the equation of a line given one point and another unknown value?

  • mynameisfunk
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How Do You Prove Point Equidistance and Find Loci in Geometry?

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Proving the sum of squared odd numbers

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Please help with probability and statistics problem

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Understanding the Simple Proof of sin^2θ = 1-cos^2θ in Trigonometry

  • claytonh4
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Exact Value of Inverse Trig Function

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System of two equations with radical expression

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3 questions from basic binominal theory

  • threeder
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(x-y)3 + (y-z)3 + (z-y)3 = 3(x-y)(y-z)(z-x)

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Find Radius of Largest Circle in Middle - IGCSE Math

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Do I have a problem? Basic proportion problem.

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How to Simplify a Rational Function

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How Do You Calculate the Area of a Regular Octagon Cut from a Square?

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