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What is the relationship between log(x) and ln(x)?

  • log(x) and ln(x) are completely unrelated
  • log(x) is greater than ln(x)
  • log(x) is equal to ln(x) (correct)
  • log(x) is less than ln(x)
  • The function f(x) = x^a is decreasing for any positive value of a.

    False (B)

    What is the condition for the function f(x) = b^ax to be strictly increasing?

    b^a > 1

    The expression log_b(xy) is equal to ______.

    <p>log_b(x) + log_b(y)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following logarithmic expressions with their corresponding properties:

    <p>log_b(b^x) = x log_b(xy) = log_b(x) + log_b(y) log_b(c^x) = x log_b(c) log_b(b) = 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a = -2 in f(x) = x^a, what is the nature of the function?

    <p>Strictly decreasing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The logarithmic function log_b(x) is defined for negative values of x.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of log_e(e^5)?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct expression for tangent in trigonometry?

    <p>tan(x) = sin(x) / cos(x) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tangent is defined for all values of x.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of sin(π/2)?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The equation sin²(x) + cos²(x) = _____ must always hold true.

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the trigonometric function with its corresponding output value.

    <p>sin(0) = 0 cos(π) = -1 sin(3π/2) = -1 cos(0) = 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The function cotangent is defined as cotan(x) = sin(x) / cos(x).

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the periodic property of the tangent function?

    <p>tan(x + 2πn) = tan(x) for n ∈ Z</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the limit of a sequence as n approaches infinity?

    <p>It approaches a specific real number x. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sequence (an) = 2^n diverges as n approaches infinity.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limiting behavior of the sequence (an) = 2^(-n) as n approaches infinity?

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sequence (an) is said to converge if there exists a natural number N such that for all n > N, |an - x| < ___ for any real number 𝜖 > 0.

    <p>𝜖</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the sequence (an) = 2^(-n), what value best describes its limit as n approaches infinity?

    <p>0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sequences with their limits as n approaches infinity:

    <p>(an) = 2^n = Diverges to infinity (an) = 2^(-n) = Converges to 0 (an) = 1/2^n = Converges to 0 (an) = 1/256 = Converges to 1/256</p> Signup and view all the answers

    State the definition of a limit for a sequence.

    <p>A number x ∈ R is a limit of sequence (an) if for any real number 𝜖 &gt; 0, there exists a natural number N such that for all n &gt; N, |an - x| &lt; 𝜖.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a sequence does not converge, it means its limit is necessarily infinity.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sequences tends to infinity?

    <p>an = n (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sequence an = ln(n) tends to minus infinity.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a sequence to tend to minus infinity?

    <p>For any number M, there is N such that for all n &gt; N, an &lt; M.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The limit of the sequence an = -n is ____.

    <p>-∞</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sequences with their limits:

    <p>an = n = lim an = ∞ an = -n = lim an = −∞ an = (1, 0, 2, 0,...) = does not have a limit an = ln(n) = lim an = ∞</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If lim an = ∞ and lim bn = ∞, what is lim (an + bn)?

    <p>∞ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sequence an = (1, 0, 2, 0, 3, 0, 4,...) has a finite limit.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the limits of two sequences?

    <p>If sequences (an) and (bn) have finite limits, then lim (an + bn) = lim an + lim bn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the triangle inequality help establish in the proof of the limit of the sum of sequences?

    <p>The absolute difference can be bounded (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If lim $b_n$ = 0, the limit of the ratio $ rac{a_n}{b_n}$ does not exist.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit of the product of two sequences if both sequences have finite limits?

    <p>The limit is equal to the product of the individual limits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $a_n o a$ and $b_n o b$, then the limit of $a_n + b_n$ is ______.

    <p>a + b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following limits with their results:

    <p>lim (a_n + b_n) = a + b lim (a_n · b_n) = a · b lim (a_n / b_n) = a / b lim (1/n^k) = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition needs to be satisfied for the limit of the ratio $ rac{a_n}{b_n}$ to exist?

    <p>lim $b_n$ must not be zero (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For any arbitrary $ heta > 0$, it can be concluded that |$a_n - a$| < $ heta$ for all n.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The limit of $ rac{1}{n^k}$ as n approaches infinity is ______.

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit of the sequence $b_n = 3 + \frac{4}{n} + \frac{2}{n^2}$ as $n$ approaches infinity?

    <p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The limit of the sequence $c_n = 5 - \frac{1}{n^2}$ as $n$ approaches infinity is 6.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the definition of an infinite sum state about the existence of the sum?

    <p>The infinite sum exists when the limit of the sequence of partial sums exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the infinite sum $\sum_{j=1}^{\infty} a_j$, it is defined as the limit of the sequence $b_n = \sum_{j=1}^{n} a_j$ as $n$ approaches ______.

    <p>infinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the behavior of the sum $\sum_{j=1}^{\infty} q^j$, if $0 < |q| < 1$?

    <p>It converges to $\frac{q}{1-q}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The limit of the sum of a sequence can be calculated by interchanging summation and multiplication.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    State the limit of the sequence $\frac{3n + 4n + 2}{5n^2 - 1}$ as $n$ approaches infinity.

    <p>3/5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Natural Logarithm (ln)

    The natural logarithm of a number is the exponent to which the mathematical constant e must be raised to equal that number. It is represented as ln(x).

    Common Logarithm (log)

    The common logarithm of a number is the exponent to which 10 must be raised to equal that number. It is represented as log(x) or log10(x).

    Logarithmic Functions with Different Bases

    Different bases lead to different shapes of logarithmic curves. The logarithmic function can be shifted horizontally by changing the base. Larger base values result in slower growth of the function.

    Inverse Relationship between Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

    The exponential and logarithmic functions are inverses of each other. This means that if you apply one function, and then the other, you get the original number back.

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    Monotonicity of Functions

    A function is strictly increasing if its output value always becomes larger as the input value increases. A function is strictly decreasing if its output value always becomes smaller as the input value increases.

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    Logarithmic Property: b^logb(x) = x

    For any positive number b and any positive number x, the expression b raised to the power of the logarithm base b of x equals x (b^logb(x) = x). This rule helps solve logarithmic equations.

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    Logarithmic Property: logb(x*y) = logb(x) + logb(y)

    The logarithm of a product is equal to the sum of the logarithms of the individual factors. (logb(x*y) = logb(x) + logb(y)).

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    Logarithmic Property: logb(x^y) = y*logb(x)

    The logarithm of a power is equal to the exponent multiplied by the logarithm of the base. (logb(x^y) = y*logb(x)).

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    Tangent Function (tan(x))

    A function defined as the ratio of sine to cosine, represented by tan(x) = sin(x) / cos(x), where x is an angle in radians.

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    Undefined Values of Tangent

    The trigonometric function tangent is undefined for values of x where cos(x) = 0, which occurs at x = π/2 + nπ, where n is any integer.

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    Periodicity of Tangent

    The tangent function has a period of π, meaning its values repeat every π radians. This implies tan(x + 2πn) = tan(x), for any integer n.

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    Cotangent Function (cot(x))

    The trigonometric function cotangent is the reciprocal of the tangent function, defined as cot(x) = cos(x) / sin(x). It's undefined where sin(x) = 0, which occurs at x = nπ, where n is any integer.

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    Pythagorean Identity

    A fundamental trigonometric identity that relates sine and cosine: sin²(x) + cos²(x) = 1.

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    Cosine in terms of Sine

    The cosine of an angle x is equal to the sine of the angle shifted by π/2: cos(x) = sin(x + π/2).

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    Periodicity of Sine and Cosine

    The sine and cosine functions have a period of 2π: sin(x + 2π) = sin(x) and cos(x + 2π) = cos(x).

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    Sequence

    An ordered list of numbers, often infinite, where each number is associated with a natural number (index), denoted as (x1, x2, x3, ...).

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    Sequence tending to infinity

    A sequence (an) tends to infinity if, for any number M, there exists an N such that for all n greater than N, an is greater than M. This is denoted as lim (an) = ∞ or an → ∞.

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    Sequence tending to negative infinity

    A sequence (an) tends to minus infinity if, for any number M, there exists an N such that for all n greater than N, an is less than M. This is denoted as lim (an) = -∞ or an → -∞.

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    Limit of a sum of sequences

    The limit of a sum of sequences (an+bn) is equal to the sum of their individual limits, as long as both sequences have finite limits. This means that the limit of the combined sequence is simply the sum of the limits of the two individual sequences.

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    Convergent Sequence

    A sequence where the terms get progressively closer to a specific value as 'n' increases.

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    Limit of a Sequence

    A sequence where the distance between its terms and a value 'x' becomes arbitrarily small as 'n' increases.

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    Divergent Sequence

    The property of a sequence where the terms do not approach any specific value as 'n' increases.

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    Formal Definition of Limit

    For any arbitrarily small 'epsilon' value, there exists a natural number 'N' such that for all 'n' greater than 'N', the difference between the 'n'th term of the sequence and the limit 'x' is smaller then 'epsilon.'

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    Limit of an Infinite Sequence

    A sequence that approaches a specific value as the 'n'th term increases, but never reaches it.

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    Decreasing Sequence

    A sequence where the terms get progressively smaller as 'n' increases.

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    Increasing Sequence

    A sequence where its terms increase as 'n' increases, but it may still approach a specific limit.

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    Behavior at Infinity

    The behavior of a sequence at 'infinity' can't be fully described by just looking at its first few terms. It needs a proper definition.

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    Limit of a sum

    Given two sequences (an) and (bn) with finite limits a and b respectively, the limit of their sum (an + bn) is equal to the sum of their individual limits (a + b).

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    Definition of convergence

    For any arbitrary positive value (epsilon), there exists a natural number (N) such that for all values of n greater than N, the absolute difference between the nth term of the sequence (an) and its limit (a) is less than epsilon.

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    Convergence of a sequence

    A sequence converges to a specific value if its terms get arbitrarily close to that value as 'n' (the index of the sequence) increases.

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    Limit of a product

    The product of two sequences with finite limits also has a finite limit, and this limit is equal to the product of the limits of the individual sequences.

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    Limit of a ratio

    Given two sequences (an) and (bn) where both have finite limits and the limit of (bn) is not zero, the limit of their ratio (an/bn) is equal to the ratio of their individual limits.

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    Convergence of a sequence

    A sequence converges to a specific value if the terms in the sequence get closer and closer to that value as 'n' (the index of the sequence) increases.

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    Product Rule for Limits

    The statement that lim (an · bn) = lim an · lim bn when both (an) and (bn) have finite limits.

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    Quotient Rule for Limits

    The statement that lim (an/bn) = (lim an) / (lim bn) when both (an) and (bn) have finite limits and lim bn ≠ 0.

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    Definition of Infinite Sum

    For a sequence 'a', the infinite sum is defined as the limit of the sum of the first 'n' terms of the sequence as 'n' approaches infinity. The limit must exist for the infinite sum to be defined.

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    Existence of Infinite Sum

    An infinite sum exists when the limit of the sum of the first 'n' terms as 'n' approaches infinity exists. This limit is the value of the infinite sum.

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    Convergence of Infinite Sum

    In an infinite sum, the sequence of partial sums (sums of the first 'n' terms) converges to a limit as 'n' approaches infinity.

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    Infinite Geometric Sum Formula

    The infinite sum of a geometric sequence with a common ratio 'q' (where the absolute value of 'q' is less than 1) is given by the formula a1/(1-q), where a1 is the first term.

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    Calculating Limits of Sequences

    The limit of a sequence can be calculated by interchanging summation and multiplication with taking the limits (using the Theorem of Limit Properties).

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    Simplifying Limit Expressions

    The limit of a sequence can be calculated by using the properties of limits to simplify the expression. This often involves dividing both the numerator and denominator by the highest power of 'n' in the expression.

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    Squeeze Theorem for Limits

    The limit of a sequence can be calculated by using the Squeeze Theorem. This theorem states that if two sequences converge to the same limit and a third sequence is bounded between them, then the third sequence also converges to that limit.

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    Monotone Convergence Theorem

    The limit of a sequence can be calculated by using the Monotone Convergence Theorem. This theorem states that if a sequence is bounded and monotone (either increasing or decreasing), then it converges to a limit.

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    Study Notes

    Lecture 3: Mathematical Methods in Economics & Finance

    • Course: ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance
    • Lecturer: Evgenii Safonov
    • Academic Year: 2024-2025

    Quiz Information

    • Quiz I: Online quiz on Monday, October 14th

    • Coverage: Material from the first two lectures and associated homework assignments (excluding the third week's material)

    • Weighting: 7.5% of the total grade

    • Duration: 1 hour, starting anytime on October 14th (recommended to start before 23:00)

    • Instructions: Work independently; each question has multiple variations, and each student receives a different variant

    • Question Types:

      • Write down an answer (a numerical value)
      • Choose one correct option
      • Choose all correct options
    • Number of Questions: 10 questions, with 3 more challenging questions

    Topic Outline:

    • Exponential and logarithmic functions
    • Trigonometric functions
    • Sequences and their limits
    • Arithmetic properties of limits

    Exponential Function Definition (Informal)

    • For given values a, b (where b > 0) ∈ R, a function f : R → R is defined as:

      • If ax ∈ Q, then f(x) = bax
      • Otherwise if ax ∉ Q, f(x) is defined to render the graph of f on the (x, y) plane a continuous line.
    • Special Case: When b = 2.71828… (Euler's number 'e'), the function is represented as f(x) = eax or exp(ax)

    Logarithmic Function Definition

    • Given b (where b > 0 and b ≠ 1) ∈ (0, 1) ∪ (1, ∞), the function logb : (0, ∞) → R is defined by logb(x) = y such that by = x.

    • Remarks:

      • The existence and uniqueness of y is assumed.
      • The domain comprises strictly positive real numbers since by > 0 for all y ∈ R
    • Special Case: When b = 2.71828… = e, the function loge(x) is expressed as ln(x) or loge(x).

    Algebraic Properties of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

    • Properties are listed in the respective images.

    Monotonicity of Common Functions

    • Functions of the form f(x) = xa:

      • Strictly increasing when a > 0
      • Constant when a = 0
      • Strictly decreasing when a < 0
    • Functions of the form f(x) = bax (where b > 0):

      • Strictly increasing when ba > 1
      • Constant when ba = 1
      • Strictly decreasing when ba < 1
    • Functions of the form f(x) = logb(x) (where b > 0, b ≠ 1):

      • Strictly increasing when b > 1
      • Strictly decreasing when 0 < b < 1

    Trigonometric functions

    • sin(x): Defined as the vertical coordinate on a unit circle corresponding to x radians of rotation.
    • cos(x): Defined as the horizontal coordinate on a unit circle corresponding to x radians of rotation.
    • tan(x): Defined as sin(x)/cos(x). Note that it's undefined when cos(x) = 0.

    Properties of Trigonometric functions

    • sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1
    • Basic trigonometric identities are listed.

    Sequences and Their Limits

    • A sequence is an ordered list of numbers, indexed by natural numbers (N). It's a function from N to R.
    • Numerical sequences examples are given.

    Limits of Sequences

    • Definition: The number x is the limit of sequence (an) if, for any є > 0, there is a natural number N such that for all n > N, |an - x| < є. In this case, the sequence converges to x.

    • Illustration: This is further illustrated with a worked example involving the sequence an = 2−n.

    • Proofs examples and illustrations are also given for both of the above categories.

    Arithmetic properties of limits

    • Theorem on calculating limits of sums, products, and quotients of sequences. Detailed proofs included.

    Calculating Limits

    • Examples demonstrate use of the theorems.

    Infinite Sums

    • Definition for infinite sums of sequences of numbers.

    Squeeze Theorem for Sequences

    • Statement of the squeeze theorem as it applies to sequences.

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