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    Find GCD of a and b: Express as Integer Combination

    RESOLVED Homework Statement Let a = 123, b = 321. Compute d = gcd(a,b) and express d as an integer combination of ra + sb.Homework Equations This is a question (3.1, page 70 of Michael Artin's Algebra). For those who do not have the book, this problem is relevant to the section on subgroups...
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    First order non-linear non-homogeneous DE problem

    Hello. I am trying to solve this problem methodically but my solution does not seem to agree with the given answer. Homework Statement The differential equation is: (sinx)y' - (cosx)y = 1 + C Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution y' - (cosx/sinx)y = 1/sinx + C/sinx When finding the...
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    2 questions, both about balancing force/torque

    First question Homework Statement A gate is hanging on a fencepost (attached by 2 hinges). The gate has mass 5.2kg and is 1.7m wide (weight acts down centre of gravity). Distance between the 2 hinges is 0.7m Find horizontal component of the force applied to the gate by the bottom...
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    Mastering MATH2405: Tips for Success from a Determined 2nd Year Student

    For those wondering how I enrolled in this course without taking the pre-requisites, my program that I am currently in is not a BSc, and the course co-ordinator gives permission codes for people that want to do courses which usually require a pre-req. My other classes are standard 1st year...
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    Mastering MATH2405: Tips for Success from a Determined 2nd Year Student

    No, but I feel like I can pick it up relatively quickly. Do I not need to know linear algebra for O.D.E. and V.C.?
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    Mastering MATH2405: Tips for Success from a Determined 2nd Year Student

    Hello, I am new to this forum. I'm sorry in advance if this is the wrong place to post. I am doing a 2nd year math course where I learn about ordinary differential equations and vector calculus. Quick overview of learning objectives for this course can be found here...
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