Questions asking for advice on various mathematical matters. Consider adding the tag [soft-question] as well.
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How to study math to really understand it and have a healthy lifestyle with free time?
Here's my problem. I'm studying math and when I really work hard, I think I understand things very good, but that comes at a big cost: in the last few years, I've had practically zero physical ...
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Learning Roadmap for Algebraic Topology
I am now considering about studying algebraic topology. There are a lot of books about it, and I want to choose the most comprehensive book among them.
I have a solid background in Abstract Algebra, ...
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Too old to start math
I'm sorry if this question goes against the meta for posting questions - I attached all the "beware, this is a soft-question" tags I could.
This is a question I've been asking myself now for some ...
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I need some advice for $ \; “ \; 3xy+y-6x-2=0 \;”\, $
PS: I edited the title again and I think, it's better now... :) Actually, almost the whole solving way is wrong but, I understood why... :D :)
You can check that or add some more useful links about ...
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Advice for Self-Study
I am a senior in high school who has taught myself through Calculus BC and I got a 5 on the exam. However, I have taken all the math I can at my school. I have also taught myself multi-variable ...
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Career advice in mathematics
First of all, I don't know if this is the right place to ask about careers. If not, please direct me somewhere I can get more help.
So, I'm in my first year of university, majoring in applied ...
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What am I losing if I decide to perform all math by computer?
I solve mathematical problems every day, some by hand and some with the computer. I wonder: What will I lose if I start doing the mathematical problems only by computer? I've read this text and the ...
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I want to start mathematics from scratch. What should I begin with?
I've just finished high school but I don't feel my knowledge of mathematics is good enough. I'd like to start again from scratch, possibly adding a bit (a lot) of problem solving to it. What is the ...
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Grasping mathematics
First, I'm not trying to make this sound like a "poor-me" story. I understand fully that every decision I've made leading to this is my fault. I am genuinely looking for advice.
So, I am a high ...
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Mathematical Career Advice to a young 16 year wannabe mathematician
I am a '94 born aspiring mathematician, programmer and a little bit of drummer from Nepal. I have been an avid follower and lover of mathematics since my seventh grade. Although I do not even consider ...
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Is Foundational Research a Dead Field?
I'm a second year mathematics major at a pretty good school. Ever since I became a math major I have been most interested in set theory and logic, which I guess can be lumped into the category of ...
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Studying mathematics efficiently
I am particularly angry at myself for the last few days. I noticed how inefficiently I work.Here is the general scenario:
I decided to study abstract algebra and analysis some days back.I tried ...
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What is the best approach when things seem hopeless?
I'm finding that I am getting to the point of being hopelessly behind in one of my courses (Fourier Analysis).
What is the best thing to do when it feels impossible to get caught up in the literal ...
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Mathematical Analysis textbook
So as I have said before in a previous question, I am taking a first course in Mathematical Analysis, and I'm quite excited. I just found out though that unlike the other professors at my university, ...
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Advice about taking mathematical analysis class
I appologize if this isn't the place to ask, if it's not could you let me know and I will take it to meta? Anyway, so I am planning on taking a mathematical analysis course next spring, and I'm really ...
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What is the correct terminology to say that $\small f(x)=a+bx+cx^2+…$ can be expressed by $\small g(x)=A(1-x)+B(1-x)(2-x)+C(1-x)(2-x)(3-x)+… $
Hm, I do not even know the best formulation for my question in the header. It is not for the math but for the proper writing/terminology. I've come across the term "base change" recently but the ...
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2answers
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Does Differential Topology or Differential Geometry play a larger role in Chaos Theory?
I'm an undergraduate on somewhat of a time constraint in school. I have room in my remaining schedule for a semester of either Differential Geometry or Differential Topology.
I understand the ...
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Prerequisite of Projective Geometry for Algebraic Geometry
I studied Euclidean Geometry in high-school, and I have not studied anything relates to geometry since I started studying in university. I am now intending to study Algebraic Geometry, however, I ...
