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Daily math problems for July 23, 2026 — Calculus, Vectors, Sequences & 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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Mediumcalculus
A particle's position is (in metres, in seconds). The velocity at is:

Problems & worked solutions

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Problem 1 — Applications of Derivatives

A particle's position is x(t)=t3−6t2+9tx(t)=t3−6t2+9t (in metres, tt in seconds). The velocity at t=2t=2 is:

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  1. A. −3 m/s−3 m/s✓ correct
  2. B. 0 m/s0 m/s
  3. C. 3 m/s3 m/s
  4. D. 9 m/s9 m/s

v(t)=3t2−12t+9v(t)=3t2−12t+9. At t=2t=2: v=12−24+9=−3v=12−24+9=−3 m/s (the particle is moving backward).

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Problem 2 — Vectors in the Plane

For u⃗=3i⃗−2j⃗u=3i−2j​, the vector 2u⃗2u equals:

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  1. A. 5i⃗−2j⃗5i−2j​
  2. B. 3i⃗−4j⃗3i−4j​
  3. C. 6i⃗−4j⃗6i−4j​✓ correct
  4. D. 6i⃗+4j⃗6i+4j​

Multiply each component by 22: 2u⃗=6i⃗−4j⃗2u=6i−4j​.

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Problem 3 — Definite Integrals

∫01ex dx∫01​exdx equals:

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  1. A. 11
  2. B. ee
  3. C. e−1e−1✓ correct
  4. D. e+1e+1

∫01ex dx=e1−e0=e−1∫01​exdx=e1−e0=e−1.

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Problem 4 — Geometric Sequences

The numbers a,b,ca,b,c are in GP and a+b+c=14a+b+c=14, abc=64abc=64. The middle term bb equals:

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  1. A. 22
  2. B. 33
  3. C. 44✓ correct
  4. D. 66

Since b2=acb2=ac, the product abc=b⋅ac=b⋅b2=b3=64abc=b⋅ac=b⋅b2=b3=64, so b=4b=4.

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Problem 5 — Rolle's Sign Method

By Rolle, the equation x4−6x2+8=0x4−6x2+8=0 has how many distinct real solutions?

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  1. A. 00
  2. B. 11
  3. C. 22
  4. D. 44✓ correct

y2−6y+8=0⇒y∈{2,4}y2−6y+8=0⇒y∈{2,4}. Then x2=2⇒x=±2x2=2⇒x=±2​ and x2=4⇒x=±2x2=4⇒x=±2. Four distinct real solutions.

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Problem 6 — The Unit Circle

The value of sin⁡π3+cos⁡π6sin3π​+cos6π​ is:

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  1. A. 11
  2. B. 3223​​
  3. C. 33​✓ correct
  4. D. 3+1223​+1​

sin⁡π3=32sin3π​=23​​ and cos⁡π6=32cos6π​=23​​. Sum: 33​.

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Problem 7 — Conic Sections

A line is tangent to the circle x2+y2=25x2+y2=25 at (3,4)(3,4). Its equation is:

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  1. A. 3x+4y=53x+4y=5
  2. B. 3x−4y=253x−4y=25
  3. C. 3x+4y=253x+4y=25✓ correct
  4. D. 4x+3y=254x+3y=25

3x+4y=253x+4y=25.

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Problem 8 — Semigroups & Monoids

(Z,⋅)(Z,⋅) — integers under multiplication — is:

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  1. A. a groupa group
  2. B. a monoid (but not a group)a monoid (but not a group)✓ correct
  3. C. a semigroup but not a monoida semigroup but not a monoid
  4. D. not associativenot associative

Associative ✓, identity 11 ✓. But 22 has no integer multiplicative inverse. Hence a monoid but not a group.

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Problem 9 — Solving Triangles

In △ABC△ABC, a=7a=7, b=5b=5, c=3c=3. The measure of ∠A∠A is:

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  1. A. π66π​
  2. B. π33π​
  3. C. 2π332π​✓ correct
  4. D. 5π665π​

cos⁡A=25+9−492⋅5⋅3=−1530=−12cosA=2⋅5⋅325+9−49​=30−15​=−21​. Since A∈(0,π)A∈(0,π), A=2π3A=32π​.

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Problem 10 — Powers, Radicals, Logarithms

The solution of log⁡2(2x2+x+1)−log⁡2(x2−x+2)=1log2​(2x2+x+1)−log2​(x2−x+2)=1 is:

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  1. A. {1}{1}✓ correct
  2. B. {−1}{−1}
  3. C. {1,−3}{1,−3}
  4. D. No real solutionNo real solution

2x2+x+1=2(x2−x+2)⇒2x2+x+1=2x2−2x+4⇒3x=3⇒x=12x2+x+1=2(x2−x+2)⇒2x2+x+1=2x2−2x+4⇒3x=3⇒x=1.

Verify the domain: at x=1x=1, 2x2+x+1=4>02x2+x+1=4>0 and x2−x+2=2>0x2−x+2=2>0, so both logs are defined. The solution set is {1}{1}.

Practise these topics

  • Applications of Derivatives
  • Vectors in the Plane
  • Definite Integrals
  • Geometric Sequences
  • The Unit Circle
  • Conic Sections
  • Solving Triangles
  • Powers, Radicals, Logarithms
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