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Given matrices A and B of order $3 \times m$ and $3 \times n$ respectively, and assuming $m = n$, what is the order of the resultant matrix $(5A - 2B)$?

  • $3 \times n$ (correct)
  • $m \times 3$
  • $m \times n$
  • $3 \times 3$

Given $\begin{bmatrix} 2p + q & p - 2q \ 5r - s & 4r + 3s \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & -3 \ 11 & 24 \end{bmatrix}$, determine the value of $p + q + 2s$.

  • 4
  • -8
  • 8 (correct)
  • 10

The matrix $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \ 0 & 1 & 0 \ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ is best described as which type of matrix?

  • Symmetric matrix
  • Skew-symmetric matrix
  • Identity matrix (correct)
  • Nilpotent matrix

The expression $\frac{2x + 1}{(x + 1)(x - 1)}$ is best described as:

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

For what values of $x$ is the identity $(5x + 4)^2 = 25x^2 + 40x + 16$ true?

<p>All values of x (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The partial fraction decomposition of $\frac{x - 2}{(x - 1)(x + 2)}$ will have the form:

<p>$\frac{A}{x - 1} + \frac{B}{x + 2}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine the nature of the equation $(x + 3)^2 = x^2 + 6x + 9$.

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

Given the inductive hypothesis $2^k \geq k^2$ for $k \geq 4$, what must be proven in the inductive step to demonstrate that $2^{k+1} \geq (k+1)^2$?

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Consider a recursively defined sequence where $a_1 = 3$ and $a_{n+1} = \frac{a_n^2 + 5}{2a_n}$. Determine the limit of the sequence as $n$ approaches infinity, assuming it converges, and justify the convergence using advanced mathematical principles.

<p>The limit is $\sqrt{5}$, which is proven by showing the sequence is bounded and monotonic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Let $S(n)$ be the statement that $n^3 + 5n$ is divisible by 6 for all positive integers $n$. In the inductive step, we assume $S(k)$ is true. Which of the following congruences must be proven to hold true to complete the induction, demonstrating $S(k+1)$?

<p>$(k+1)^3 + 5(k+1) \equiv 0 \pmod{6}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the Dedekind cut $(\mathbb{Q} \cap (-\infty, \sqrt{2}) , \mathbb{Q} \cap (\sqrt{2}, \infty))$, which of the following operations, when applied to this cut, results in another valid Dedekind cut representing a real number?

<p>Multiplying the cut by -1, defined element-wise, ensuring the lower set contains all rationals less than $-\sqrt{2}$. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the statement: $n^2 - n + 41$ is prime for all positive integers $n$. What is the smallest positive integer $n$ for which this statement fails, and what implications does this have for mathematical induction?

<p>$n = 41$, showing that mathematical induction cannot be blindly applied without considering counterexamples. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given a sequence defined by $a_n = \frac{1}{n^2} + \frac{1}{(n+1)^2} + \frac{1}{(n+2)^2} + ...$, analyze its convergence properties using advanced techniques from real analysis. Which statement accurately describes its behavior as $n\rightarrow \infty$?

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Let $x$ be a real number represented by a Cauchy sequence of rational numbers ${x_n}$. If we define $x > 0$ if there exists an $N$ such that $x_n > 0$ for all $n > N$, how can we rigorously prove that this definition is independent of the choice of the Cauchy sequence representing $x$?

<p>By showing that any two Cauchy sequences representing the same real number must eventually have the same sign. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider two irrational numbers, $a$ and $b$, such that $a^b$ is rational. This demonstrates the existence of such numbers without explicitly constructing them. Now, suppose both $a$ and $b$ are transcendental. How can we demonstrate, without constructing specific examples, that there exist transcendental numbers $x$ and $y$ such that $x^y$ is rational?

<p>By using a similar argument to the irrational case, assuming $a^b$ is either rational or transcendental, and demonstrating the existence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define a 'super-composite' number as a positive integer $n$ such that the sum of its digits in base 10 is a prime number, and the product of its digits is a perfect square. Which of the following statements regarding the distribution and properties of super-composite numbers is most accurate?

<p>The density of super-composite numbers approaches zero as $n$ tends to infinity, indicating their scarcity among all integers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the expression $ \lim_{x \to \infty} (\sqrt{x^2 + ax} - \sqrt{x^2 + bx}) $, where $a$ and $b$ are real numbers. For what condition on $a$ and $b$ does this limit converge to a finite non-zero value?

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Given the recurrence relation $a_{n+2} = 5a_{n+1} - 6a_n$ with initial conditions $a_0 = 1$ and $a_1 = 0$, determine a closed-form expression for $a_n$.

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Suppose a relation $R$ is defined on the set of integers $\mathbb{Z}$ such that $(a, b) \in R$ if and only if $a^2 \equiv b^2 \pmod{5}$. Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the properties of $R$?

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Consider the following predicate logic statement: $ \forall x \in D, \exists y \in E : P(x, y) \rightarrow Q(x, y) $. Under what conditions is this statement false, assuming non-empty domains $D$ and $E$?

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Let $A$ and $B$ be two finite sets. Given that $|A| = m$ and $|B| = n$, determine the cardinality of the set of all relations from $A$ to $B$.

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In the context of formal language theory, consider a language $L$ defined over the alphabet $ \Sigma = {0, 1} $ that consists of all strings in which the number of 0s is a multiple of 3 and the number of 1s is even. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the nature of $L$?

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Consider a universal Turing machine tasked with simulating another Turing machine $M$ on input $w$. If $M$ has $k$ states and its tape alphabet contains $m$ symbols, and the input $w$ has length $n$, what is the minimal time complexity lower bound for the universal Turing machine to simulate $t$ steps of $M$?

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Given a set of $n$ distinct elements, what is the number of ways to arrange $k$ of these elements in a circle, where two arrangements are considered the same if one can be obtained from the other by rotation?

<p>$\frac{P(n, k)}{k} = \frac{n!}{k(n-k)!}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a geometric progression (GP) with a first term $a_1 = 2$ and a common ratio $r = 3$. Determine the $n$th term, $a_n$, where $n$ approaches infinity, and concomitantly evaluate the limit of the series if it exists; if the limit does not exist, provide a rigorous justification.

<p>The series diverges, and the $n$th term approaches infinity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given an infinite geometric progression (GP) with a first term $a = 4$ and a common ratio $r = \frac{1}{2}$, analyze the convergence of the series. Furthermore, derive the closed-form expression for the sum to infinity, $S_\infty$, and contrast this result with Riemann's criteria for convergence.

<p>$S_\infty = 8$, validated by Riemann's criteria given the absolute convergence of the individual terms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider three terms in a GP with a sum of 21 and a product of 216. Construct a system of equations to represent these conditions. Subsequently, employ advanced algebraic techniques to solve for the individual terms, thoroughly justifying each step in the solution process and accounting for any potential extraneous solutions.

<p>The terms are ambiguously defined, with solutions 2, 6, and 18 exhibiting symmetry about the median. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the formula for the sum of a finite geometric progression, $S_n = a \frac{(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}$, where $r > 1$, derive $S_4$ when $a = 2$ and $r = 3$. Further, analyze the computational complexity of this calculation within the context of large-scale numerical computation, accounting for potential overflow errors.

<p>$S_4 = 80$, computable in $O(1)$ time with negligible overflow risk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the sum of the initial three terms of a GP is $\frac{13}{12}$, and their product totals $\frac{27}{8}$, deduce the exact values of these terms. Investigate whether an explicit algebraic solution always exists for such problems, and outline the constraints necessary for guaranteed solutions.

<p>The terms are uniquely $\frac{3}{2}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{3}{8}$, identifiable through Vieta's formulas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the quadratic equation $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$, employ modern algebraic techniques, such as Galois theory or resultant methods, to solve for $x$. Further, explore the philosophical implications of solution existence within various algebraic closures.

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For the quadratic equation $x^2 - 4x + 5 = 0$, determine not only the nature of its roots (real, distinct, complex conjugates) but also rigorously prove their nature using discriminant analysis and complex analysis principles, considering potential numerical instability in computation.

<p>Roots are complex conjugates due to a negative discriminant, confirmed by residue theorem. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the equation $x^2 - 3x + 4 = 0$, use Vieta's formulas to determine relationships involving the coefficients and roots. Subsequently, express the sum of the roots as a function of the equation's parameters, and analyze the computational efficiency of this approach relative to directly solving for the roots.

<p>The sum of the roots is $\frac{3}{2}$, obtainable directly from Vieta's formulas with $O(1)$ complexity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given an arithmetic progression where the first term is 4 and the tenth term is 31, determine the sum of the first 10 terms, rigorously justifying each step based on the established theorems of arithmetic series.

<p>175 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the common difference of an arithmetic progression is 6 and the 20th term is 122, employing meticulous algebraic manipulation, ascertain the value of the first term, showing all intermediate steps.

<p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a geometric progression with the first term being 3 and the common ratio being $\frac{1}{3}$, precisely calculate the sum of the first 4 terms, expressing the result as an exact fraction.

<p>$\frac{40}{27}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given that $a_2 = 2$ and $a_3 = 3$ in a geometric progression, meticulously determine the 6th term ($a_6$), clearly stating all assumptions and logical deductions.

<p>486 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For an infinite geometric progression with the first term $a_1 = 5$ and common ratio $r = \frac{1}{5}$, meticulously compute the sum to infinity, providing a rigorous justification for convergence.

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Given that the sum of a geometric progression is represented by $S_n = \frac{a_1(1 - r^n)}{1 - r}$, where $S_n = 5$, $a_1 = 2$, and $n = 3$, solve for the common ratio $r$ with an accuracy of two decimal places, detailing the algebraic steps involved.

<p>3.94 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given that in a geometric progression, the first term $a_1 = 7$ and the sum to infinity $S_\infty = 21$, rigorously derive the common ratio $r$, elaborating on the conditions required for the existence of such a sum.

<p>$\frac{2}{3}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solve the quadratic equation $x^2 + 6x + 9 = 0$ using a complete and mathematically rigorous method (e.g., completing the square, quadratic formula), and specify the nature of the roots.

<p>$x = -3, -3$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a Set?

An ordered collection of objects.

What is a Power Set?

The set containing all the subsets of a given set (including the empty set and the set itself).

What is a Finite Set?

A set with a finite number of elements.

What is an Infinite Set?

A set with an unlimited number of elements.

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What is Cartesian Product?

A pairing of elements from two sets.

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What is Cardinality?

The number of elements in a set.

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sin(90° – A) = cos A?

sin(90° – A) and cos A are the same.

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What is the fundamental trigonometric identity?

sin2A + cos2A = 1

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What does 'n' represent in GP Sum formula?

The number of terms in the sequence.

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What is the sum of 5, 10, 15,..., 100?

Sum of all integers divisible by 5 from 1 to 100.

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What is the 5th term of a GP?

The term after four successive multiplications by the common ratio.

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What is the sum of an infinite GP?

The sum of the GP as the number of its terms approaches infinity.

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What are the solutions to a quadratic equation?

Values of x that make the quadratic equal to zero.

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What does the discriminant of a quadratic show?

Determines if roots are real/complex and equal/distinct.

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How do you find the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation?

The negative coefficient of x divided by the coefficient of x^2

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What is the modulus of a complex number?

The distance from the complex number to the origin in the complex plane.

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Mathematical Induction

A method of proving a statement for all natural numbers by showing it's true for a base case and then proving that if it's true for any number k, it's also true for k+1.

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Base Case

The initial value for which you prove a statement true in mathematical induction. Often, this is n=0 or n=1.

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Terminating Decimal

A decimal expansion that ends after a finite number of digits.

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Non-Terminating Recurring Decimal

A decimal expansion that continues infinitely with a repeating pattern.

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Irrational Number

A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0. Its decimal representation is non-terminating and non-recurring.

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Arithmetic Progression (AP)

A sequence where the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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Common Difference (in AP)

The fixed number added to each term in an AP. Calculated by subtracting any term from its successor.

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Sum of n Terms

The sum of the first 'n' terms of a sequence.

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Order of (5A - 2B) if A and B are 3 x n

Matrices A and B can be added/subtracted if they have the same order (rows x columns). The resulting matrix will have the same order.

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Identity Matrix

A matrix with 1s on the main diagonal and 0s everywhere else.

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Identity (vs. Equation)

An equation that is true for all values of the variables.

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Proper Fraction (in Algebra)

A fraction where the degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator.

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Partial Fractions

A sum of simpler fractions that equals the original fraction.

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Induction Step

In mathematical induction, proving P(k+1) involves showing the statement holds for the next case, assuming it holds for case k.

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Arithmetic Sequence

A sequence where the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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Arithmetic Series Sum

The formula for find the sum of n terms in an arithmetic series is n/2[2a + (n - 1)d]

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Common Difference (AP)

The constant value added to each term in an arithmetic sequence.

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Common Ratio (GP)

The constant value by which each term is multiplied in a geometric sequence.

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Sum to Infinity (GP)

The sum of an infinite geometric progression when |r| < 1.

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Discriminant

The value under the square root in the quadratic formula (b^2 - 4ac). It determines the nature of the roots.

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Product of Roots

For a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, the product is c/a.

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Complex Number

A number of the form a + bi, where 'a' and 'b' are real numbers, and 'i' is the imaginary unit (√-1).

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Study Notes

  • Base case for induction proof of 1 + 2 + 3 +...+ n = n(n+1)/2 is when n = 1.

  • If P(k) is true for k = 1 and P(k+1) is true when P(k) is true, conclude P(n) is true for all n ≥ 1.

Decimal Expansion

  • The decimal expansion of 22/7 is non-terminating and recurring

Number Types

  • (3 + √7)(3 - √7) is not irrational
  • The sum of a rational and an irrational number is always irrational
  • The product of two irrational numbers is either rational or irrational

Divisibility

  • The largest number that divides 72 and 128, leaving remainders 7 and 11, is 13.

Mathematical Induction

  • A valid use of mathematical induction is proving identities
  • For 2ⁿ > n² where n ≥ 5, the induction hypothesis is 2ᵏ > k².
  • Given n³ + 2n is divisible by 3 for all n ≥ 1, the inductive step shows P(k + 1) – P(k) is divisible by 3

Arithmetic Progression (AP)

  • The sum of the first n terms of the AP 2, 5, 8,... is n/2 * (2a + (n - 1)d)
  • If the 10th term of an AP is 25 and the first term is 5, the common difference is 2
  • In an AP, if a = 3, d = 2, and S_n = 55, find n = 5
  • For an AP: The 4th and 8th terms are 10 and 22, respectively, the common difference is 3.
  • The sum of all integers from 1 to 100 divisible by 5 is 1050
  • To calculate the 15th term of the AP where a=5 and d = 3, you get 47
  • To find the sum of first 20 terms of an AP is 210, a = 5, find d = 1
  • 6 terms of the AP 7, 10, 13... are needed to make 72
  • In an AP, the first term is 4, and the 10th term is 31. Find the sum of the first 10 terms is 175
  • The common difference of an AP is 6, and the 20th term is 122. The first term is 8

Geometric Progression (GP)

  • If the first term of a GP is 2 and the common ratio is 3, find the 5th term is 162
  • The sum of the infinite GP with a = 4 and r = 1/2 is 8
  • The sum of three terms in GP is 21 and their product is 216 the terms is 3,6,12
  • The sum of a finite GP is given by: Sn = a(r^n - 1) / (r - 1), when r > 1; if a = 2, r = 3; S₄ = 80
  • The first term of a GP is 3, and the common ratio is 1/3. The sum of the first 4 terms is 40/9
  • If a = 2 and r = 3 for a GP, the 6th term is 486
  • In an infinite GP, if a = 5 and r = 1/5, the sum is 6.25
  • With a sum of a GP, S_n = a(1 - r^n)/(1 - r), where a = 2 and r = 0, S₅ is 2.0
  • If three first terms of a GP is 13/2 and the product is 27/8, the terms are ¾, 3/2, 9/4
  • In a GP, if a = 7 and S∞ = 21. The value for r is 2/3

Solving Equations

Basic Equation:

  • For x² - 5x + 6 = 0; Solutions are x=2, and x=3
  • For x² + 7x + 10 = 0; Solutions are x = -2 and x = -5.
  • For z² + 1 = 0; x = ±i.
  • For x² + 6x + 9 = 0; Solution is: x = -3, -3

Roots of Equations:

  • The roots of x² - 4x + 5 = 0 are complex conjugates
  • Sum of the roots of x² - 3x + 4 is 3
  • If one root of x² + px + q = 0 is 3, and p = -5, q equals -12
  • Product of the roots of x² – 12x + 9 = 0, the product equals 9

Nature of Quadratic Equations:

  • Given α and β are roots of x² – 4x + 5 = 0. Find the value of α + β + αβ = 9, which is the sum of the roots plus their product
  • the discriminant of x² – 2x + 7 = 0 is negative

Complex Numbers:

  • (2 + 3i)(1 − i) simplifies to 5 + i
  • The argument of -1 + i is 3π/4
  • If z = 1 + 2i, then |z|² = 5

Simplifying Complex Numbers:

  • i³⁵ simplifies to -i
  • (1 + i)² in the form a + bi is 0 + 2i
  • The modulus of 3 - 4i is 5
  • If z = 2 + 3i, then z̅ = 2 - 3i
  • The solution of z2 = −4 is ± 2i
  • 1 / (1 + i) in the form of a + bi is ½ - ½i

Miscellaneous

  • 1² + 2² + 3² +...+ n² = (n(n+1)(2n+1))/6, the base case for n = 1 is 1.
  • SOH CAH TOA: The value of tan 60°/cot 30° is 3
  • 1−cos²A is equal to sin²A
  • sin (90° –A) and cos A are equal
  • If cos X = 1/2, then tan X is equal to √(5/2)
  • If cos X = a/b, then sin X is equal to √(b² - a²)/b
  • The value of sin 60° cos 30° + sin 30° cos 60° is 1
  • 2 tan 30°/(1 + tan²30°) = sin 60°
  • If A and B are two matrices of the order 3 × m and 3 × n, respectively, and m = n, then the order of the matrix (5A – 2B) is 3 × n
  • An ordered collection of objects is called is a Set
  • The set {1, 3, 5, 7, 9} defines O as a set of odd positive intergers less than 10
  • Power set of an empty set has exactly one subset
  • Given A = {1, 2} and B = {a, b}, The Cartesian product of 𝐴 × 𝐵 = {(1, a), (1, b), (2, a), (2, b)}
  • The Cartesian Product B x A is not equal to the Cartesian product A x B
  • The cardinality of the set of odd positive integers less than 10 is 5
  • Given A = {1, 2} and B = {1, 2, 3}; A ≠ B
  • The set of positive integers is infinite
  • The Cardinality of the Power set of the set {0, 1, 2} is 8
  • For 2p+q, p-2q4 −3 = 4, −3 ; 5r - s, 3sr1 = 11, 24, then the value of p + q + 2s is 8
  • 1, 0, 0; 0, 1, 0; 0, 0, 1 is called idenity matrix
  • (2x+1)/((x+1)(x-1)) is an an equation proper function
  • (5x + 4)² = 25x² + 40x+16 is true for all values of x
  • Partial fractions of x − 2 / (x − 1)(x + 2) are of the form A /x+1 + B /x-1
  • (x + 3)² = x² + 6x + 9 is an equation for An identity linear equation
  • Given 2ⁿ > n² for n ≥ 4, the induction step in the equation needs to be 2{k+1} ≥ (k + 1)² – To prove P(n) is: n! > 2ⁿ for n ≥ 4, P(k+1): k! (k + 1) > 2{k+1}, what is based on: (k + 1)> (2^(k+1))
  • To prove 3^n > n^3 for n >= 4, the first inductive step is (3^{k+1}> (k+1)^3
  • log (m + n) = log m + log n is an incorrect statement
  • log ba x logcb x logac = 1

Logarithims

  • If log 2 = 0.30103, log 200 = 2.30103
  • Log 144 = 2log4 + 2log2
  • loge x + loge (1 + x) = 0 is equal to x² + x - 1 = 0
  • If log₁₀2 = 0.3010, the value of log₁₀80 is 1.9030
  • log₃(27)³ = 9
  • If log₃(log₂ x) = 1, Find the value of x = 8

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