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B Reconciling different ways to define an ellipse
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B Why do we call function a Rule
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MHB Act.al.4 What is the 50th term
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A Ramanujan Summation, Variations of
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MHB Prove $(CD)^2=(BD)^2+\dfrac{(BC)^2(AD)}{AB}$ for Isosceles Trigon ABC
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I Proving an identity for a free variable
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B Question about Notation of Function
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MHB Gre.al.12 transformationof a function
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MHB Calculating Integral with Simpson's Rule for Error < $0.5\cdot 10^{-3}$
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MHB B=Q^TAQ has a LU decomposition
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MHB How Does Modifying Numerator and Denominator Affect the Value of a Fraction?
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What is the meaning of 'exp' in this math expression?
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MHB Can Urgent Math Help Be Effective in Just 3 Hours?
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MHB Find Polynomials Fulfilling Real Coefficient Equation
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MHB -act.63 cost per game with season pass
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MHB For j >1 the first 2^j digits are correct
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I Is it possible to solve for “t?”
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MHB Find Cubic Function & Polynomial of Degree 3
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MHB Calculate Gaussian Quadrature: x1, x2 & w1, w2
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MHB For which values of a can we solve it iteratively?
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I What type is a polynomial function?
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MHB Orthonormal basis for the poynomials of degree maximum 2
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MHB What is the form of that matrix?
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MHB COVID-19 in a Small Town: Probability of Infection
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MHB Prove 9999999+1999000 is Composite Number
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I Using recurrence formula to solve Legendre polynomial integral
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MHB Uncovering the Hidden Simplicity of Similar Triangles
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MHB How to solve sqrt(x + 15) + sqrt(x) = 15 ?
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MHB Real Roots of Composite Polynomials: Solving P(Q(x))=0
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MHB Can You Meet the Sine Function Challenge?
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MHB Find a,b,c,d for Max $a+b-c+d$
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B Why are imaginary numbers called "imaginary"? If they really exist
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MHB When Does Sine Theta Equal or Exceed One?
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I Definiteness of a nonsymmetric matrix
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MHB Min Value of $\dfrac{a+3c}{a+2b+c}$+$\dfrac{4b}{a+b+2c}$+$\dfrac{8c}{a+b+3c}$
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MHB Proving Series Inequality: $\sqrt[3]{\frac{2}{1}}$ to $\frac{1}{8961}$
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MHB Determine its image point after the transformation
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MHB Does Q have at least one element that is not in P?Which quantity is greater?
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MHB Finding $k$ for 2 Non-Negative Roots of $x^2-2x\lfloor x \rfloor +x-k=0$
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MHB Real Roots of Cubic Equation: $x^3+a^3x^2+b^3x+c^3=0$
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MHB Roots of Cubic Equation: Finding $x_1,\,x_2$, and $x_3$
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MHB Equilibrium Concentrations Reactants/Products Homogeneous System
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I Closest point on a plane to a point near the plane
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MHB Maximum and minimum of a function
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MHB What conditions guarantee convergence of Newton's method for approximating pi/2?
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MHB Uniqueness of Cubic Spline Interpolation: How Can We Prove It?
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MHB Find Maximum of xyz: Real Solutions
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MHB Solve System of 2 Equalities: 6x$^2$ + 19y + 3x + 15y$^2$ + 5y
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B What is the Difference between imaginary part and imaginary number?
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MHB -gre.qu.10 quantity on 2 means
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MHB Proving Equivalence of 0A=0, (-A)B=-AB, (-A)(-B)=AB
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MHB How to Solve a System of Three Non-linear Equations?
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B Super silly question about a polynomial identity
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MHB How to Cook the Perfect Steak"Cook Perfect Steak: Step-by-Step Guide
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B Is 0^0 indefinite in Von Neuman Entropy?
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B Understanding Absolute Value and the Symbol ||: What Does it Mean?
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MHB What are the values of n and k in n+8=2^k when n!+8 = 2^k?
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A Name for a subset of real space being nowhere a manifold with boundary
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MHB Prove: ∠BCD=2∠KPN in Geometric Hexagon
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MHB Min Value of $a^2+b^2$ in Quadratic Equation
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MHB Compose Functions: True/False?
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I Solving congruences and diophantine equations in number theory
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MHB Prove Triangle Inequality: $\sqrt{2}\sin A-2\sin B+\sin C=0$
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MHB Help? Algebra 2 Math - Solve X,Y,Z
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MHB Prove $\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{b}+\sqrt{c}+\sqrt{d}\le 10$ w/ $a,b,c,d>0$
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MHB What are some questions about thermodynamics and their potential answers?
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MHB Can Exponent Values Be Determined with One Equation and Two Variables?
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MHB Minimum Length of Longest Side in Inscribed Triangle
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MHB Prove Centroid Goes Through It
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Making, testing and proving conjectures
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MHB Is Every Statement Correct in Defining an Onto Function?
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MHB -gre.ge.2 distance by similiar triangles
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MHB -gre.ge.04 intersection of parabola and line
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MHB Centripetal acceleration of viking ship in the amusement park.
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A Partition function in number theory and statistical mechanics
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MHB Prove Divisibility: $(x-y)^2+(y-z)^2+(z-x)^2=xyz$ yields $x^3+y^3+z^3$
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B Can You Solve This Exercise on Arithmetic-Geometric Series?
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A Frequency estimation - Minimising the number of samples
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MHB Electromagnetic Radiation and Health
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MHB [ASK] Seemingly Simple Limit Question but I have no Idea
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MHB Matrix Transformation - mappings of functions
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MHB Question about centripetal acceleration.
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MHB [ASK] Limit of Trigonometry Function
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I A thought about the Riemann hypothesis
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MHB Solve System of 2 Variables: $x^5+y^5=33,\,x+y=3$
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I Is Complex Differentiation Defined for Linear Transformations?
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MHB How to solve following optimization problem?
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I Finding the change in position and angle after moving the rectangle
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MHB Solving System of Equations: xy, yz, zx
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MHB Computation of the ratio of barometric pressure
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MHB Lattice energy, hydration energy, solution energy
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MHB Proving $\dfrac{3}{2}$ Inequality in Acute Triangle $ABC$
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MHB How can the perpendicular diagonals of a triangle help prove HCD?
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MHB Prove Similar Triangles: $\sqrt{aa_1}+\sqrt{bb_1}+\sqrt{cc_1}$
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MHB Polynomial with integer coefficients
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MHB A Guide to Finding the Perfect Vacation Spot
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I Finding the Velocity of an object due to an imparted force
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MHB How Do You Calculate a Z Score for Toothpaste Effectiveness Testing?
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