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What is the difference in these two equations?

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Foci and the definition of a hyperbola

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Finding the radius of a circle in a graph

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Quadratic function word problem with given equation.

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What Alternatives Exist for Fitting Models to Erratic Data in Excel?

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Write the trigonometric expression as an algebraic expression

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Soling an inequality using Algebraic method

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How many ways can 6 items be arranged in 4 boxes with restrictions?

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More Schwarz inequality proofery

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Few Trigonometric Functions that I can’t solve involving identities? helpp

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Coin Tossing Help: Probabilities for Tossing 1 Tail

  • MACHO-WIMP
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What Values Make f(23,x) Equal to f(33,x) for 100<x<200 Degrees?

  • newchie
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How to create a hard graph easily?

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Weirdness of polynomial long division algorithm

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Functions: Input of a function is another function.

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Solving a Cubic Equation: How to Find the Real Root

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Trigonometric equations with sin and cot

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Tricky Factoring Questin (X^4 + 4)

  • Plutonium88
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Completely Factor 32x^5 + 243y^5 Using Synthetic Division | Step-by-Step Guide

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Find Term with Power in Binomial Expansion: x^81y^30

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The Volume Of A Layer Of Lead Of Uniform Thickness(word problem)

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Matrix Linear Systems Equation

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Geometry: Planes, x+y+z=0 - How Does It Work?

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How can I find all possible angles for a given sine value?

  • physicsdreams
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Algebra II Simplifying Rational Algebraic Expressions

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Free body diagram problem assistance

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Finding Symmetric and Skew-Symmetric Matrixes B and C for A=B+C

  • ashina14
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How Can an Expression Like ax^2 + b/x^2 + c Be a Perfect Square?

  • Miike012
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Understanding Discrete Math for the Confused

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Show that 8sinx + 15cosx <= 17

  • Bearded Man
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Solving Vector Addition with Wind and Velocity

  • StatGuy2000
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Explanation for Simultaneous Equations Solution

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Is this a correct way to rewrite the binomial theorem?

  • jey1234
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Extra Sum of Squares [Statistics]

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Proof that LHS coefficients have to = RHS coefficients

  • imiyakawa
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Find Matrix A for 2x2 Homework Equations

  • Luscinia
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Finding the solution of three planes

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How do you solve for secant with given cotangent and cosecant?

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Difference between multiple normal populations

  • moonman239
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What is the path of the point (x,y) as the painting falls?

  • darshanpatel
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Finding The Equation of an Ellipse

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How to Solve a Quadratic Inequality with Two Variables?

  • skyturnred
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(sinθ/(1-cotθ)) + (cosθ/(1-tanθ)) = cosθ + sinθ

  • PsychoMessiah
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Finding the lengths of the sides using a given angle

  • greggory
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(sec(x)+1)/tan(x) = (sin(x))/(1-cos(x))

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Identities sin, cos, tan etc. stuff

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Combinations-different way to form groups of people

  • Stat_Newbie
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Geometry Intersections Problem

  • rizardon
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Finding transformations and base function of quadratic equation.

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What is the Overlapping Range of Two Radio Transmitters?

  • darshanpatel
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Why doesn't partial fractions work in this case?

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High school Normal distribution two questions

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Zakon Vol 1, Ch2, Sec-6, Prob-19 : Cardinality of union of 2 sets

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Find the values of m such that the line does not touch the parabola

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Polynomial functions and calculating dimensions

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How to determine period of sinx

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Solving Probability Problem: Red Cube 6 & Sum of Cubes 10

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Simple Number Theory Proof, Again

  • nastygoalie89
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Factoring 16z^2 - 9x^2 - 12xy - 4y^2

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Elem lin algebra (Vector space question)

  • Miike012
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Focus of parabola, checking my answer.

  • jkristia
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A question about restrictions of inverse functions

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Sample mean variance and division by (n-1)

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Complicated trigonometric equation

  • Chen
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Please check my proof; how many functions exist from X to Y?

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Preparing for Math Competitions: Recommended Books and Tips

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Inequality how does this make sense?

  • sg001
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Derivation of a formula with trigonometric functions

  • j1221
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How can I get a function relation with these two sets?

  • zeion
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Finding Apogee and Perigee of Moon's Elliptical Orbit

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Word problem involving function expression

  • mindauggas
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Permutation and combination problem with coins

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How Do You Solve the Cubic Equation x^3 - 10x + 18 = 0?

  • naaa00
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Discovering the Length of a Triangle in Thales' Time

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Probability of 2 equivalent random selections from integer sets

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Calculate Height of Triangle: Pythagoras Formula & Ratio

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Proof using the binomial theorem

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Cumulative distribution function

  • drawar
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How Do a Dog and Man Walking at Different Speeds Meet Along a 1km Path?

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Bio-statistics, Poisson distribution

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Find an expression for the sum of the series

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How Do You Solve sqrt(3) sec x = -2 for x in Radians?

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Greatest Moduli Complex Number Solution of Equation

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Prove 3 Consecutive Days of 60+ Hours of Modem Use w/ Pigeonhole Principle

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Geometry problem: How to show that the ray is well-defined?

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Rotation of axes to Eliminate the xy-term in a quadratic equation

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How do I graph y = 2 - sin(3x - ∏/5) without a calculator?

  • theintarnets
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Why Subtract Non-Cleaning Area in Windshield Wiper Sector Calculations?

  • theintarnets
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Geometry - Can a trapezoid ever be a kite, and vice versa?

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How to Calculate Phone Battery Usage?

  • moonman239
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Should be an easy but conceptual problem

  • kenny1999
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Cubic equation with two unknown coefficients

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Largest x for which an equation is true

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Finding your annuity, Finding your reverse annuity

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Find min, max of an unfamiliar function

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