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How does this fit the equation of a hyperbola?

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Prove (u+v)dot(u-v)=0 iff |u|=|v|

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[VECTORS] Got the answer, lack visual understanding

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Separating a fraction with (G + 1/T) terms

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Finding cos θ when sin θ = -5/13 and θ is in the fourth quadrant

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Find equation of line through origin which is perpendicular

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Am I overcomplicating a simple algebraic expression?

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Solve Trig Problem w/o Formulas: sin(3pi/2 + a), cos(3pi/2 - x)

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Complex Trigonometric Solutions

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Solving for theta in a Trigonometric Equation

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Is Trial and Error the Only Method to Solve Cubic Equations?

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Is 1/sec 20° Equivalent to Cosine in Sin² 20° + 1/sec² 20° = 1?

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Does sec(50°) × cos(50°) equal 1?

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What is the identity of a3 + b3 + c3 in math?

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Is ArcTan(-1) equal to both 7pi/4 and 3pi/4?

  • Miike012
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How do I make a table of values for logarithmic functions?

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How did the teacher get the third zero?

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Solving Mathematical Problems: Find the Answers Here

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Using the theory of simultaneous equations

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Give the exact value using the Half Angle Formula

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Setting up word problems from algebra equations

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Approximating sums of even cosine powers with fractional exponents

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Sine and cosine functions Zeros

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How to Find the Cartesian Equation for a Plane Parallel to the x-axis?

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Finding probabilities of diarrhoea, rash, and both from trial data

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Solving for x and y in a 2×2 matrix subtraction

  • wat2000
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Co-efficient of Friction (Limiting Friction)

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Solving x^2 + 2y = 9 w/ Sub Method

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Prove that (1+tanx)^2-2tanx=1/(1-sinx)(1+sinx)

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Synthetic division with complex number

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Cubic/cubic ->intercepts and asymptote(s)

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Prooving a statement with a Lemma

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Proving Inequality for Complex Numbers with Absolute Value Constraints

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Restrictions of denominators with negative exponents.

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Solving equations with the Lambert W-function

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Easy Limits Q. Homework: Show $\lim_{x\to2}\frac{x+1}{x+2}=\frac{3}{4}$

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How Do You Formulate a Vector Equation for a Plane Given Points and Directions?

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Advanced Functions,Exponential Functions

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When the planes are perpendicular, what is k?

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Speed of a powerboat after engine cutoff using exponential decay

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Trigonometric Equations find all solutions

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Cube Roots of a Complex Function Am I doing something wrong?

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How to Convert Radical Expressions to Exponential Form

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Convert from plane equation to scalar equation

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Cost of filling a 60 litre gas tank with 2.5% annual inflation

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Factoring 15(x-3)³ + 60x⁴(x-3)² + 5(x-3)

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Solve Equation of Line with Slope of 1¼

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Need a little guidance - Limits

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Finding scalar equation of a line with a vector and a point given

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Solve Sin pi/12= 1/4 (√6 - √2)

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Simplify cos70°cos20°-sin70°sin20°

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Find the partial fraction decomposition of the rational function.

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What kind of mathematics/pattern is this?

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Simplify tan²(x) - sec²(x) using identities

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Why does my calculator show y=cosx-2 as the same graph as y=cosx?

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Flipping H/A Fraction for Canceling Out A's

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How can you use a table of values to graph y=cosx-2?

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Solving for x and y in a circle equation with Scientific Notebook

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Simple log/exponential equation.

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Proving Geometric Fact: u+v Perpendicular to u-v Using Dot Product

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How to Find λ in a Triangle with Given Vectors OA, OB, P, and Q?

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Matrix word aplication problem

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Effect of repeatedly applying a 2×2 matrix to a vector

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Finding X and Y in the matrix equations XA=B and AY=B

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Euler's path same as Hamiltonian cycle

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Internet Infrastructure Security

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Proving tan(45+x)=cot(45-x) in Degrees

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How do I use induction to prove n<2^n?

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Find equation of the plane that passes through a given point and is perpen. to

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Deal or No Deal - Odds of a better deal and most likely deal?

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What is the Correct Order of Weights on a Balanced Scale?

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Why are Cosine and Secant Even Functions?

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Trig Project - When math is not math.

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Solving a system on linear equations

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Is the point on the line? Test with vector equation [x,y] = [2,-3] + t[4,7]

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Solving Vector Magnitude Problem: Find OC

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Simplifying Trig Ratio Identities: Does This Answer Make Sense?

  • supernova1203
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Complex Number Sine Wave Problem

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Can Mathematical Induction Prove the Primality of 2n-1 and 2n+1?

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Finding the common difference in an arithmetic progression

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Series Summation: Solving for r^2 with (2r+1)^3 and (2r-1)^3 Equations

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Converting Package Prices from Francs to Euros

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Finding the center and radius from 3x² + 12x + 3y² - 5y = 2

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Proving Trig Ident: sin(4s)/4 = cos^3(s)*Sin(s) - sin^3(s)*cos(s)

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Geometric Progression: Finding the Outstanding Loan Amount after Each Year

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How do I simplify this trigonometry expression?

  • Miike012
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Why does r = 1 + 2sin(θ) have the inner loop on the left?

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Finding zeros and extrema of f(x) = 3x² - 8

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Find the next five terms in the sequence 23/24, 11/12, 21/24, 5/6, 19/24, 3/4

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Solving a Probability Problem with Bayes Theorem

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Trig identities, what does this mean?

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Is it correct to write 0 < x < ∞?

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What is the significance of the A004730 sequence in mathematics?

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Partial Fractions: Solving Simple Linear Equations

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Combining logarithmic expressions with square roots

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When is sin⁴x − cos⁴x > sin²x − cos²x?

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Finding Equation of Smallest Circle Containing 3 Circles

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Prove the trigonometric identity

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