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Daily math problems for August 12, 2026 — Trigonometry, Logaritmi, Calculus & 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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Problem 1 — Trigonometric Identities

Compute sin⁡75∘+sin⁡15∘sin75∘+sin15∘.

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  1. A. 1221​
  2. B. 2222​​
  3. C. 6226​​✓ correct
  4. D. 11

sin⁡75∘+sin⁡15∘=2sin⁡90∘2cos⁡60∘2=2sin⁡45∘cos⁡30∘=2⋅22⋅32=62sin75∘+sin15∘=2sin290∘​cos260∘​=2sin45∘cos30∘=2⋅22​​⋅23​​=26​​.

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Problem 2 — Logarithms

Care dintre următoarele expresii este corect definită (logaritm valid)?

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  1. A. log⁡15log1​5
  2. B. log⁡−28log−2​8
  3. C. log⁡30log3​0
  4. D. log⁡416log4​16✓ correct

Pentru a fi un logaritm valid trebuie ca baza b>0, b≠1b>0, b=1 și argumentul x>0x>0. Singura expresie care îndeplinește toate condițiile este log⁡416log4​16.

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Problem 3 — Calculus

Let f(x)=x3⋅cos⁡(100π)⋅253(log⁡2(32x))3⋅x4f(x)=(log2​(32x))3⋅4x​x3⋅cos(100π)⋅253​​. Find f′(2)f′(2).

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  1. A. −14−41​
  2. B. −14⋅25/4−4⋅25/41​✓ correct
  3. C. 1441​
  4. D. 00
  5. E. −54⋅29/4−4⋅29/45​
  6. F. −125/4−25/41​

∙∙ Evaluate the constants: cos⁡100π=1cos100π=1 and 253=125253​=125.

∙∙ Simplify the logarithm: log⁡2(32x)=xlog⁡232=5xlog2​(32x)=xlog2​32=5x, so (log⁡232x)3=125x3(log2​32x)3=125x3.

∙∙ The factor 125125 cancels and x3/x3=1x3/x3=1, leaving:

f(x)=125x3125x3⋅x1/4=x−1/4f(x)=125x3⋅x1/4125x3​=x−1/4

∙∙ Differentiate by the power rule:

f′(x)=−14x−5/4f′(x)=−41​x−5/4

∙∙ Substitute x=2x=2:

f′(2)=−14⋅25/4f′(2)=−4⋅25/41​

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Problem 4 — Matrices

Let A(x)=(x20x2)A(x)=(x0​2x2​) and f(A)=A2+2At−A−1f(A)=A2+2At−A−1. Find det⁡ ⁣(f(A(1))⋅f(A(−1)))det(f(A(1))⋅f(A(−1))).

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  1. A. 44
  2. B. −160−160✓ correct
  3. C. 1616
  4. D. −16−16
  5. E. 160160
  6. F. 00

∙∙ Build the pieces for A(1)=(1201)A(1)=(10​21​):

A(1)2=(1401)A(1)2=(10​41​)

2A(1)t=(2042)2A(1)t=(24​02​)

A(1)−1=(1−201)A(1)−1=(10​−21​)

∙∙ Assemble f(A(1))=A2+2At−A−1f(A(1))=A2+2At−A−1 and take the determinant:

f(A(1))=(2642), det⁡=4−24=−20f(A(1))=(24​62​), det=4−24=−20

∙∙ For A(−1)=(−1201)A(−1)=(−10​21​) we have A(−1)2=IA(−1)2=I and:

2A(−1)t=(−2042), A(−1)−1=(−1201)2A(−1)t=(−24​02​), A(−1)−1=(−10​21​)

∙∙ Assemble f(A(−1))f(A(−1)):

f(A(−1))=(0−242), det⁡=0−(−8)=8f(A(−1))=(04​−22​), det=0−(−8)=8

∙∙ Multiply the two determinants:

det⁡ ⁣(f(A(1))⋅f(A(−1)))=(−20)(8)=−160det(f(A(1))⋅f(A(−1)))=(−20)(8)=−160

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Problem 5 — Recursive Integrals

For In=∫01xn1+x dxIn​=∫01​1+xxn​dx, the sum In+In+1In​+In+1​ equals:

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  1. A. 1n+1n+11​✓ correct
  2. B. 11
  3. C. 1nn1​
  4. D. ln⁡2ln2

In+In+1=∫01xn+xn+11+x dx=∫01xn dx=1n+1In​+In+1​=∫01​1+xxn+xn+1​dx=∫01​xndx=n+11​.

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Problem 6 — Logic & Induction

Show by induction that 1⋅2+2⋅3+⋯+n(n+1)=n(n+1)(n+2)31⋅2+2⋅3+⋯+n(n+1)=3n(n+1)(n+2)​ for every n≥1n≥1. Using this, compute 1⋅2+2⋅3+3⋅4+4⋅51⋅2+2⋅3+3⋅4+4⋅5.

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  1. A. 3030
  2. B. 4040✓ correct
  3. C. 5050
  4. D. 6060

4⋅5⋅63=1203=4034⋅5⋅6​=3120​=40. (Direct: 2+6+12+20=402+6+12+20=40.)

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Problem 7 — Applications of Derivatives

Among rectangles with perimeter 2020, the one with maximum area has dimensions:

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  1. A. 4×64×6
  2. B. 3×73×7
  3. C. 5×55×5✓ correct
  4. D. 2×82×8

A(x)=10x−x2A(x)=10x−x2. A′(x)=10−2x=0⇒x=5A′(x)=10−2x=0⇒x=5. The maximum-area rectangle is the square 5×55×5, with area 2525.

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Problem 8 — Integration by Parts

Compute ∫01xex dx∫01​xexdx.

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  1. A. 00
  2. B. 11✓ correct
  3. C. e−1e−1
  4. D. e+1e+1

∫xex dx=xex−∫ex dx=(x−1)ex+C∫xexdx=xex−∫exdx=(x−1)ex+C. Evaluating from 00 to 11: (0)⋅e−(−1)⋅1=0−(−1)=1(0)⋅e−(−1)⋅1=0−(−1)=1.

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Problem 9 — Trigonometry

The value of cos⁡2π5+cos⁡4π5+cos⁡6π5+cos⁡8π5cos52π​+cos54π​+cos56π​+cos58π​ is:

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  1. A. −1−1✓ correct
  2. B. 00
  3. C. 11
  4. D. −12−21​

The fifth roots of unity sum to 00. Subtracting the root 11 leaves a sum of −1−1, and taking real parts gives cos⁡2π5+cos⁡4π5+cos⁡6π5+cos⁡8π5=−1cos52π​+cos54π​+cos56π​+cos58π​=−1.

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Problem 10 — Rolle's Sign Method

The polynomial P(x)=x3+x+1P(x)=x3+x+1 has exactly:

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  1. A. 1 real root1 real root✓ correct
  2. B. 2 real roots2 real roots
  3. C. 3 real roots3 real roots
  4. D. 0 real roots0 real roots

P′(x)>0P′(x)>0 everywhere, so PP is strictly increasing on RR. Combined with lim⁡±∞P=±∞lim±∞​P=±∞, PP has exactly one real root by IVT.

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  • Trigonometric Identities
  • Applications of Derivatives
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