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How Do You Solve the Inequality |x-6| > |x^2-5x+9|?

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Ranges of simple quadratic functions

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Solving Tricky Algebraic Equation: Tips and Attempt at Solution

  • SithsNGiggles
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How Do You Simplify the Determinant of This 4x4 Matrix?

  • erodger
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Probability dots and lines problem.

  • charmedbeauty
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Evaluating a log by trial and error

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X + y = z (constant) - what variation is that?

  • moonman239
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Square Inscribed in a Square: Maximizing Distance Between Vertices

  • Wildcat
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Number theory find two smallest integers with same remainders

  • Wildcat
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Can I use brackets on the subscript of a log?

  • priceofcarrot
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Algebra II Equations Containing Radicals

  • velox_xox
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Check My Proof - Get Help w/ Problem Solving

  • PatternSeeker
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Conic Sections on the Complex Plane (circle)

  • miniradman
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Solving for x in y=2x-3/(2x-4)^2: Tips and Hints for Solving Equations

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Compact form for an infinite multiplication

  • cncnewbee
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Understanding Equivalency in Simple Geometry: A, B, C, and D Explained

  • Bashyboy
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Relation and order relation question

  • ironman1478
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Finding the fourth vertex of a rhombus on an Argand diagram

  • synkk
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Prove (1+x)^n ≥ 1+nx by mathematical induction

  • DDarthVader
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Matrices & Geometric Transformations

  • synkk
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Significant figures in Results and Confidence Intervals

  • magin
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Check if a scalar is an eigenvalue of a matrix

  • danielpanatha
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A very quick stupid question about square roots of squares

  • help1please
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Need to create a function in Precalc

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Probability with given probability problem

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Solving for x using logarithms

  • Opus_723
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Proving a Determinant Identity for Beginners

  • Vishalrox
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Prove that e^ia + 2e^ib = re^ic?

  • tommykhoa
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Are pi/2+/-2kpi and -pi/2+/-2kpi equal

  • solve
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Hypothesis testing for ratio estimation

  • finn5000
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Can the Diagonal Property of a Matrix be Used to Speed Up Inversion?

  • codenamev
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Prove the ratio of AX:XB = 1:λ if X is a point on a circle

  • The_Doctor
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Simplifying Factorials: Proving (n+1)(n+1)!+(n+1)! =(n+2)!

  • hammonjj
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Power sets and cardinalities (proof)

  • TheFacemore
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Triangle geometry find a side length

  • Wildcat
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Need to find c in a quadratic equation

  • chomsky
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Set problem of x-intercepts and y-intercepts

  • Lilt
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Probability Ques: Attended program?

  • merci
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Radius of Inscribed Circle in a Quadrant of a Circle

  • Wildcat
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I see no trig function for this

  • StrawHat
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Mathematical induction problem

  • DDarthVader
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Algebra problem ordinary numbers

  • synkk
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Angle between line and its shadow on a plane

  • manderson010
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Understanding U_n: An Explanation of the Concept

  • synkk
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Give that two six sided dice are rolled once

  • SeththeBaller
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Probability question-flipping a coin-mathematical approach?

  • SeththeBaller
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Proof by induction of the sum of 2 squares

  • aporter1
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Find x in radians using [0,2pi] | Sin(3x)= -0.1658 | Step-by-Step Solution"

  • darshanpatel
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How Do You Solve Logarithmic Equations with Coefficients?

  • darshanpatel
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Missing terms of a geometric seqeunce

  • EricPowell
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How Is Penelope's Monthly Lease Payment Calculated?

  • Larrytsai
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How do you simplify summation expressions?

  • synkk
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Why Isn't It 3n^2(2n+1)^2 in the Algebra Problem?

  • synkk
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Help with a discrete math homework problem

  • aporter1
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Easy Algebra: Solving 2.07 = 1+B/(1-B) for B = 0.349

  • robertjford80
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Why Can det|P| Be Both +3 and -3?

  • synkk
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Radicals with order higher than 2

  • Eurovision
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Solve Binomial Theorem: Find Term Independent of x

  • thornluke
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Natural Logs, adding variable exponents.

  • Deagonx
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Why Does Substituting Into y^2 = 16x Yield t = 0?

  • synkk
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What Are the Boundaries of θ and r for a Circle Centered at (1,2)?

  • Jonmundsson
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Linear transformation easy question

  • synkk
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Distance from P to Line: Find Q Closest to P

  • Kaede_N9
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Sum of Finite Arithmetic Series: Formula & Examples

  • luigihs
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Find Points C Along A(1, -1, 2) to B(2, 0, 1) Line

  • Kaede_N9
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Evaluate in terms of powers of primes

  • luigihs
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Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple

  • luigihs
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Limit Solving Strategies for Non-L'Hôpital's Rule Problems

  • shalikadm
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Expanding Logarithms with Radicals

  • Deagonx
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What does U(x_0, x_1, ..., x_n) mean in function notation?

  • Cinitiator
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On which quadrants are each of the six inverse trig functions defined?

  • smashbrohamme
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Probability of Exactly 4 Defective Relays from 5 Random Select

  • pluto31
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Open Class Interval Problem from AS S1

  • Micky76
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Finding the Limit of f(x) at 0

  • Saitama
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Question about precedence rules

  • solve
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Showing one positive and two neg roots

  • synkk
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General math formatting question (simple)

  • priceofcarrot
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What is a general term and how is it different than a function?

  • priceofcarrot
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Find Magnitude and Angle of Vector A with Vector B & C

  • cdphys
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Prove identity sin4x=(4sinxcosx)(1-2sin^2x)

  • clawkz
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Finding the unknown points of a second triangle

  • Will15
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Determining the coefficient of static and dynamic friction

  • thestudent101
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Forming a specific number with given numbers and operations

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Limit help needed for end of complex number question

  • EdMel
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Converting real life dimensions of a canvas into video file dimensions.

  • Psychonaut
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Multiplying a postivie number by a absolute expression

  • sgstudent
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Prove cos(sin^-1 x)= [itex]\sqrt{1-x}[/itex]

  • nowayjose
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Finding the inverse of f(x) = 2x + ln(x)

  • nowayjose
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Newton-Raphson Formula question

  • synkk
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Solve the Tricky Equation: Finding x in a Complex Equation

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Can you tile an equilateral triangular tile with a triple N set of triominos

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