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Finding M^n*U and M^n*V, and computing (A+I)^21*B

  • Michael_Light
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Proving that matrix A is unitary and find its inverse.

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How to solve for x in this trig jumble?

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Squaring trig functions in sec²X + tan²X = 6

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Initial and terminal arm in trig

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How Do I Find the Horizontal Distance of a Bug on a Moving Ladder?

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Sinusoidal Graph - sub intervals

  • CrossFit415
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Limit of (2 + cos 2x - sin x)/(x cos x + x sin 2x) as x → π/2

  • songoku
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Solving Equations with Fractional Exponents

  • Peter G.
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Finding the objective function and constraints from vertices A, B, C

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Probability- precalc permutation and combination

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Understanding When to Use + / - in Pythagorean Identity

  • CrossFit415
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True positive / false positive probability

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Why does 65° divided by 180 give a decimal instead of 13π/36?

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Is Secant Inversely Proportional to Cosine?

  • supernova1203
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Uniqueness of Inverse Operators Theorem and Proof

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Does AB=0 necessarily mean BA=0?

  • Grand
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Trig problem (Diagram included)

  • supernova1203
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Right triangle with four jointed links

  • chawki
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Expected profit for a contractor with a 0.7 probability of gain

  • YODA0311
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How do I simplify this fraction?

  • TheTechNoir
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Binomial coefficients C(n,k) increase to the middle then decrease

  • DrWillVKN
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Combinatorics - In how many ways can three aces and two kings be drawn

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Solving 4sin3(x)=5sin(x) in [0,2╥)

  • MacLaddy
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Can we use whole numbers instead of pi fractions on trig graphs?

  • CrossFit415
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Is my proof of Simon's line theorem complete?

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Determine Outliers in a non-normal distribution

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Surface area of a cylinder question

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How Do You Solve a Cubic Polynomial with No Rational Roots?

  • ThomasMagnus
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Why does tanθ = 1/2 > 0 and sin θ mean that it lies in quadrant 3

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Simple Algebraic Problem (yet confusing 0_o)

  • Nano-Passion
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Sum of first n even terms exceeds first n odd terms by 4n in arithmetic series

  • Michael_Light
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Using the Cosine Law on Right and Oblique Triangles

  • supernova1203
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Finding a Perpendicular Point on a Tangent Line at the Center of a Circle

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In how many ways can three aces be drawn?

  • YODA0311
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Finding the critical angle for total internal reflection

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Domain of A Composite Trig Function

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Books for mental math techniques

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Determining Theta in Sin Ratio: Why the Difference?

  • supernova1203
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Variance of tomato income from crop data with linear relationship

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Why does Gaussian elimination give 0y = -3 for this system?

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Probability of getting 2 pairs

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How do I graph a horizontal compression with trig functions?

  • CrossFit415
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A tutorial question (algebra prove)

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Precalc DeMoivre's Theorem to find powers of Complex numbers

  • physstudent1
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Solve log₆(5y − 5) = 4x² + 7 for y

  • hibachii
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Why does sin80°csc80° equal 1?

  • CrossFit415
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Simplify vf = [(vcosx/2)^2+((2v-vsinx)/2)^2)]^1/2

  • shanshan
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Solving equation containing absolute values

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Solving A+b*sqrt2=c with Positive Rationals

  • madah12
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Simplify logarithmic equations

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What does congruence modulo 8 mean?

  • michonamona
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Approximating the Square Root of 11 Using Binomial Expansion

  • Michael_Light
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How Do You Convert Sin and Cos Values to Tan in Trigonometry?

  • CrossFit415
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How Many Different Parallograms Given 3 Points

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Proving Perpendicular Lines in a Quadrilateral

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How many passengers should an airline overbook to maximize revenue?

  • Lionheart3388
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Solving Quadratic Equation: (a+b+c)^2

  • nirajnishad
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Finding the coefficient of x5 in (1-x)6(2x+3)4

  • Michael_Light
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How can I prove this formula for n = 2?

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Rewrite equation (rationalize denominator)

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Finding nth roots of a complex number

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Mathematical Induction am I on the right track?

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How to isolate x in a quadratic equation

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Why does Sin (right angle plus theta) equal cos(theta)?

  • Miike012
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Complex number question (i think )

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Proving: cosA/(1-tanA) + sinA/(1-cotA) = sinA + cosA

  • Miike012
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What is the solution to this complex numbers question?

  • homad2000
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Trigonometric Equation: Solving for Theta with Quadratic Formula

  • ThomasMagnus
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How do you square a negative exponent for kinetic energy calculation?

  • Drakkith
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Finding angle in triangle and semicircle

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Sales revenue by category in 2006 and 2007

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How Do You Simplify 3 log[5](5^2)?

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Sum of consecutive cubes formula proof by induction

  • tangibleLime
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Can someone kindly explain? Thanks

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Finding other trig functions when cosθ=-4/5 in quadrant 3

  • land_of_ice
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Matrices and number of solutions

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Prove by induction divisibility question

  • shaner243
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Proofing Modulus Operator Associativity

  • Bohrok
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Domain and range of a piecewise function with three pieces

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Find the Function x(t) | Bug Climbing a 30-Foot Ladder Against a Wall

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Proving triangle A'EF is isosceles using altitudes

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How Do You Find the Line of Intersection Between Two Planes?

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Linear algebra problem with transpose

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Solve for Tree Height: tan45=h/22

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Finding the sum of a series with a power of r

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Solving Inverse Trig Function: sin-1(1/sqrt2) Without a Calculator

  • MacLaddy
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How do d1 and d2 relate to L, x, h1, and h2?

  • Miike012
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Square root of negative number in f(x) = √x / (x(x-1))

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