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Daily math problems for July 16, 2026 — Functions, Sets, Systems of Linear Equations & more

One bite-sized math problem set for the day. Solve the 10 multiple-choice problems and reveal the worked solutions.

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Let , and . Compute .

Problems & worked solutions

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Problem 1 — Functions — General Properties

Let f,g:R→Rf,g:R→R, f(x)=2x−1f(x)=2x−1 and g(x)=x+3g(x)=x+3. Compute (f∘g)(2)(f∘g)(2).

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  1. A. 44
  2. B. 77
  3. C. 99✓ correct
  4. D. 1111

g(2)=5g(2)=5, then f(5)=2⋅5−1=9f(5)=2⋅5−1=9. Hence (f∘g)(2)=9(f∘g)(2)=9.

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Problem 2 — Sets of Real Numbers

Let A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3}, B={2,3,4}B={2,3,4}, with universal set U={1,2,3,4,5}U={1,2,3,4,5}. Compute A∩B‾A∩B.

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  1. A. {2,3}{2,3}
  2. B. {1,4,5}{1,4,5}✓ correct
  3. C. {1,2,4}{1,2,4}
  4. D. {1,2,3,4,5}{1,2,3,4,5}

A∩B={2,3}A∩B={2,3}. The complement in U={1,2,3,4,5}U={1,2,3,4,5} is {1,4,5}{1,4,5}.

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Problem 3 — Systems of Linear Equations

The system {x+y=12x+2y=5{x+y=12x+2y=5​ has:

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  1. A. a unique solutiona unique solution
  2. B. no solutionno solution✓ correct
  3. C. infinitely many solutionsinfinitely many solutions
  4. D. exactly two solutionsexactly two solutions

Multiplying the first by 22: 2x+2y=2≠52x+2y=2=5. Hence the system is inconsistent — no solution.

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Problem 4 — Differentiation

Compute f′(1)f′(1) where f(x)=ln⁡xxf(x)=xlnx​.

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  1. A. 00
  2. B. 11✓ correct
  3. C. −1−1
  4. D. 1221​

f′(x)=(1/x)⋅x−ln⁡x⋅1x2=1−ln⁡xx2f′(x)=x2(1/x)⋅x−lnx⋅1​=x21−lnx​. At x=1x=1: 1−01=111−0​=1.

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Problem 5 — Linear Function

The solution set of ∣x−2∣<3∣x−2∣<3 is:

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  1. A. (−3,3)(−3,3)
  2. B. (−1,5)(−1,5)✓ correct
  3. C. (2,5)(2,5)
  4. D. [−1,5][−1,5]

∣x−2∣<3⇔−3<x−2<3⇔−1<x<5∣x−2∣<3⇔−3<x−2<3⇔−1<x<5. The solution set is (−1,5)(−1,5).

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Problem 6 — Definite Integrals

For ff continuous and non-negative on [a,b][a,b] with b>ab>a:

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  1. A. ∫abf<0 always∫ab​f<0 always
  2. B. ∫abf=0 always∫ab​f=0 always
  3. C. ∫abf≥0∫ab​f≥0✓ correct
  4. D. ∫abf depends only on b∫ab​f depends only on b

The integral of a non-negative continuous function over [a,b][a,b] is non-negative (representing the area under the curve).

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Problem 7 — Polynomials in ℂ

The number of real solutions of X4−5X2+4=0X4−5X2+4=0 is:

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  1. A. 11
  2. B. 22
  3. C. 33
  4. D. 44✓ correct

With Y=X2Y=X2: Y2−5Y+4=0⇒Y∈{1,4}Y2−5Y+4=0⇒Y∈{1,4}. Then X2=1⇒X=±1X2=1⇒X=±1 and X2=4⇒X=±2X2=4⇒X=±2. Four real solutions.

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Problem 8 — Matrix Equations

For A=(0100)A=(00​10​), the matrix A2A2 equals:

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  1. A. AA
  2. B. I2I2​
  3. C. (0000)(00​00​)✓ correct
  4. D. (0110)(01​10​)

A2=(0⋅0+1⋅00⋅1+1⋅00⋅0+0⋅00⋅1+0⋅0)=(0000)A2=(0⋅0+1⋅00⋅0+0⋅0​0⋅1+1⋅00⋅1+0⋅0​)=(00​00​). (AA is nilpotent.)

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Problem 9 — Trigonometric Equations

The maximum value of f(x)=sin⁡x+3cos⁡xf(x)=sinx+3​cosx is:

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  1. A. 1+31+3​
  2. B. 22✓ correct
  3. C. 33​
  4. D. 44

R=1+3=2R=1+3​=2, so f(x)=2sin⁡(x+π/3)f(x)=2sin(x+π/3). Max value: 22.

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Problem 10 — Polynomial Rings

The factorization of P(X)=X3+X2−4X−4P(X)=X3+X2−4X−4 over RR is:

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  1. A. (X−1)(X2+4)(X−1)(X2+4)
  2. B. (X+1)(X−2)(X+2)(X+1)(X−2)(X+2)✓ correct
  3. C. (X−1)(X2−X−4)(X−1)(X2−X−4)
  4. D. (X3+1)(X−4)(X3+1)(X−4)

P(−1)=0P(−1)=0, so (X+1)(X+1) is a factor. Polynomial division: P(X)=(X+1)(X2−4)=(X+1)(X−2)(X+2)P(X)=(X+1)(X2−4)=(X+1)(X−2)(X+2).

Practise these topics

  • Functions — General Properties
  • Sets of Real Numbers
  • Systems of Linear Equations
  • Differentiation
  • Linear Function
  • Definite Integrals
  • Polynomials in ℂ
  • Trigonometric Equations
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