Questions tagged [math]
Math involves the manipulation of numbers within a program. For general math questions, please ask on math.stackexchange.com. Note: If your question is about unexpected results in floating point calculations, please read https://stackoverflow.com/questions/588004/is-floating-point-math-broken first.
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simple problem that can be solved manually but its impossible to come up with a mathematical solution [closed]
Algorithm to Optimize Label Making Machine Configurations
Hello everyone,
I’m currently facing a challenge with optimizing the configurations for our label making machines and would appreciate any ...
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Minimal cost to set the springs to the same length [closed]
I am working on the following task:
You are given a sorted collection of springs. Each of them has been produced in certain dimensions, and each stretching, or compression, requires quite a bit of ...
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How do I allow decimal numbers in this program? [duplicate]
class QuadraticFormula:
def __init__(self, a, b, c):
self.a = a
self.b = b
self.c = c
def quadraticFormula(self):
try:
root1 = (-(self.b)+((self.b ...
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im trying to create a code in python that calculates pi using two approaches using AI. Help AI not good. New to coding [closed]
import math
import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from itertools import combinations_with_replacement, permutations
# Define necessary functions
def primes_with_values(max_value, ...
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How to limit a character velocity Vector3 to an ellipse in Unity
I was trying to make a Unity character controller where the x and the z speeds are different.
So I needed to make it so the speed of the character can be described as an ellipse.
I can only think of ...
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3D Triangle doesn’t rotate properly with Camera
I have been trying to make a program where I can enter three coordinates in a right-handed coordinate system that will then form a triangle while a camera rotates around the triangle. From my ...
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Calculate percentage with chances less than 1% in java [closed]
I want to receive a random result based on their chance.
For example if there are 5 cases:
A = 50%, B = 37,5%, C = 10%, D = 2,4%, E = 0,1%
What would the correct algorithm be to calculate their ...
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Python Math question : (2**3+(5+6)**(1+1)) =? [closed]
(2**3+(5+6)**(1+1)) = ?
If you can provide a step-by-step solution, I would greatly appreciate it. The computer showed me the answer, but I just didn't know how it got it. So if you can, it would be ...
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Algorithm to calculate number of buckets of different sizes required to minimise wastage [closed]
I am working on a problem at work where we have paint buckets of different sizes and we need to create a calculator that, given a required quantity of paint, will calculate the required quantity of ...
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How to use beta function in modelica [closed]
When I define a calculation in modelica, I need to use the beta function, but I can't find the beta function in the library.
How can I use the beta function in modelica, or implement a beta function?
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How to simplify a list of CSS translations and rotations? [closed]
I have this type of CSS transform:
transform: translate3d(a1, b1, c1) rotate[X,Y,Z](r1) translate3d(a2, b2, c2) rotate[X,Y,Z](r2) ...
The rotations can be rotateX, rotateY or rotateZ.
I always have a ...
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How do I assign multiple variables to a single argument in a function in python?
I am trying to make a program where it takes a trinomial and factors it, if possible. Whenever the user inputs A, B, and C, the trinomial is supposed to be taken through the factor(product, summation) ...
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Is it possible for a quaternion to represent a rotation pass 180 degree?
I am wondering if quaternions can be used to represent a rotation that is beyond 180 but below 360 degrees?
I am asking this in the context of Unreal Engine's FQuat library where my combined ...
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Summation of a abnormal complex series [closed]
In a recent cmpetitive programming contest, I faced a problem. I have found:
1 + (1 + 2) + (1 + 2 + 3) + ........... + (1 + 2 + .... + n) = ?
I tried using 2 nested loops:
for (int i = 1; i <= n; ...
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Calculation for propotional position based on timestamp [closed]
I'm currently working on a solution to the following problem
Problem:
Based on timestamp, determine its position value as proportionally as possible.
Current Formula:
position=
min_position+(...
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