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Daily math problems for September 17, 2026 — Analytic Geometry, Complex Numbers, Functions & 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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The radius of the sphere is:

Problems & worked solutions

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Problem 1 — 3D Coordinate Geometry

The radius of the sphere (x−1)2+(y+2)2+(z−3)2=49(x−1)2+(y+2)2+(z−3)2=49 is:

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  1. A. 66
  2. B. 77✓ correct
  3. C. 1414
  4. D. 4949

r2=49⇒r=7r2=49⇒r=7.

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Problem 2 — Complex Numbers

Compute the modulus of z=3+4iz=3+4i.

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  1. A. 33
  2. B. 44
  3. C. 55✓ correct
  4. D. 77

∣z∣=32+42=25=5∣z∣=32+42​=25​=5.

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Problem 3 — 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 4 — Rings & Fields

(M2(R),+,⋅)(M2​(R),+,⋅) is:

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  1. A. a fielda field
  2. B. a commutative ringa commutative ring
  3. C. a non-commutative ring with unitya non-commutative ring with unity✓ correct
  4. D. not a ringnot a ring

Matrices form a ring (with 00 matrix and identity matrix), but multiplication is non-commutative for n≥2n≥2. It's a non-commutative ring with unity.

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Problem 5 — Lines in the Plane

The perpendicular bisector of the segment from A(0,0)A(0,0) to B(4,0)B(4,0) has equation:

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  1. A. y=2y=2
  2. B. y=0y=0
  3. C. x=2x=2✓ correct
  4. D. x=0x=0

Midpoint: (2,0)(2,0). Segment ABAB is horizontal, so the bisector is vertical through (2,0)(2,0): x=2x=2.

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Problem 6 — Distances & Areas

The distance from the origin to the point P(−3,4)P(−3,4) is:

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  1. A. 11
  2. B. 55✓ correct
  3. C. 77
  4. D. 2525

d=(−3)2+42=25=5d=(−3)2+42​=25​=5.

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Problem 7 — Integrals

Find ∫xex dx∫xexdx.

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  1. A. xex+Cxex+C
  2. B. (x−1)ex+C(x−1)ex+C✓ correct
  3. C. (x+1)ex+C(x+1)ex+C
  4. D. x2ex2+C2x2ex​+C
  5. E. ex(x2−x)+Cex(x2−x)+C
  6. F. xex−x+Cxex−x+C

∙∙ Integration by parts with u=xu=x, dv=ex dxdv=exdx, so du=dxdu=dx, v=exv=ex:

∫xex dx=xex−∫ex dx∫xexdx=xex−∫exdx

∙∙ Evaluate the remaining integral:

xex−ex+Cxex−ex+C

∙∙ Factor:

(x−1)ex+C(x−1)ex+C

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Problem 8 — Trigonometric Identities

The number of solutions of sin⁡2x=3 cos⁡xsin2x=3​cosx on [0,2π)[0,2π) is:

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  1. A. 22
  2. B. 33
  3. C. 44✓ correct
  4. D. 55

2sin⁡xcos⁡x−3cos⁡x=0⇒cos⁡x (2sin⁡x−3)=02sinxcosx−3​cosx=0⇒cosx(2sinx−3​)=0.

∙∙ cos⁡x=0⇒x∈ ⁣{π2,3π2}cosx=0⇒x∈{2π​,23π​}

∙∙ sin⁡x=32⇒x∈ ⁣{π3,2π3}sinx=23​​⇒x∈{3π​,32π​}

Total: 44 solutions on [0,2π)[0,2π).

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Problem 9 — Matrices

Find ∣((320i2)2+(lim⁡x→∞x2x!log⁡381i2022tan⁡225°))∣​((30​2i2​)2+(limx→∞​x!x2​i2022​log3​81tan225°​))​.

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  1. A. 1818
  2. B. 1010
  3. C. −26−26
  4. D. 2626✓ correct
  5. E. 2020
  6. F. 3636

∙∙ Square the first matrix using i2=−1i2=−1:

(320−1)2=(9401)(30​2−1​)2=(90​41​)

∙∙ Evaluate the entries of the second matrix: lim⁡x2/x!=0limx2/x!=0, log⁡381=4log3​81=4, i2022=−1i2022=−1, tan⁡225°=1tan225°=1:

(04−11)(0−1​41​)

∙∙ Add and take the determinant:

(98−12), det⁡=18−(−8)=26(9−1​82​), det=18−(−8)=26

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Problem 10 — Complex numbers

(1+i)10(1+i)10 equals:

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  1. A. 32i32i✓ correct
  2. B. −32i−32i
  3. C. 3232
  4. D. −32−32

(1+i)2=2i(1+i)2=2i, so (1+i)10=(2i)5=32⋅i5=32i(1+i)10=(2i)5=32⋅i5=32i.

Practise these topics

  • 3D Coordinate Geometry
  • Complex Numbers
  • Functions — General Properties
  • Lines in the Plane
  • Distances & Areas
  • Trigonometric Identities
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