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Daily math problems for September 29, 2026 — Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra & 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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Beginnercalculus
The function is continuous on:

Problems & worked solutions

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Problem 1 — Continuity

The function f(x)=x2+3x−1f(x)=x2+3x−1 is continuous on:

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  1. A. R∖{0}R∖{0}
  2. B. R∖{1}R∖{1}
  3. C. RR✓ correct
  4. D. only on [0,1]only on [0,1]

Polynomial functions are continuous everywhere on RR.

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Problem 2 — 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 3 — Solving Triangles

A right triangle has legs 33 and 44. Its area equals:

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  1. A. 55
  2. B. 66✓ correct
  3. C. 77
  4. D. 1212

Area =12⋅3⋅4=6=21​⋅3⋅4=6.

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Problem 4 — Polynomial Rings

By the rational-root theorem, possible rational roots of P(X)=2X3+3X2−1P(X)=2X3+3X2−1 are of the form pqqp​ with p∣1p∣1 and q∣2q∣2. They are:

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  1. A. ±1,±2±1,±2
  2. B. ±1,±12±1,±21​✓ correct
  3. C. ±1,±3,±2±1,±3,±2
  4. D. ±1 only±1 only

pqqp​ runs over  ⁣{±1,±12}{±1,±21​}.

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Problem 5 — Antiderivatives

∫1x2+1 dx∫x2+11​dx equals:

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  1. A. ln⁡(x2+1)+Cln(x2+1)+C
  2. B. 2xx2+1+Cx2+12x​+C
  3. C. arctan⁡x+Carctanx+C✓ correct
  4. D. arcsin⁡x+Carcsinx+C

A standard antiderivative: ∫dx1+x2=arctan⁡x+C∫1+x2dx​=arctanx+C.

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Problem 6 — Volumes of Revolution

The volume generated by rotating f(x)=x2f(x)=x2 on [0,1][0,1] about the xx-axis is:

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  1. A. ππ
  2. B. π33π​
  3. C. π55π​✓ correct
  4. D. π77π​

V=π∫01x4 dx=π⋅15=π5V=π∫01​x4dx=π⋅51​=5π​.

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Problem 7 — Matrix Equations

Solve AX=BAX=B where A=(2003)A=(20​03​) and B=(46)B=(46​). The solution XX is:

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  1. A. (23)(23​)
  2. B. (22)(22​)✓ correct
  3. C. (46)(46​)
  4. D. (818)(818​)

A−1=(1/2001/3)A−1=(1/20​01/3​). So X=(4/26/3)=(22)X=(4/26/3​)=(22​).

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Problem 8 — Matrices

Find the 3×33×3 determinant whose entries are all limit values (see problem image).

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  1. A. 3−433−43​✓ correct
  2. B. 00
  3. C. 3+433+43​
  4. D. 1212
  5. E. −43−43​
  6. F. 33

∙∙ Evaluate each of the nine limits to fill the matrix:

(3/221344031)​3​/230​243​141​​

∙∙ Expand along row 1. The cofactor of the (1,1)(1,1) entry is 4⋅1−4⋅3=−84⋅1−4⋅3=−8:

32⋅(−8)=−4323​​⋅(−8)=−43​

∙∙ Cofactors of the (1,2)(1,2) and (1,3)(1,3) entries are 3⋅1−4⋅0=33⋅1−4⋅0=3 and 3⋅3−4⋅0=93⋅3−4⋅0=9:

−2⋅3+1⋅9=3−2⋅3+1⋅9=3

∙∙ Add the three contributions:

det⁡=3−43det=3−43​

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Problem 9 — Determinants

A square matrix AA is invertible iff:

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  1. A. det⁡(A)=0det(A)=0
  2. B. A is symmetricA is symmetric
  3. C. det⁡(A)≠0det(A)=0✓ correct
  4. D. all entries are non-zeroall entries are non-zero

Invertibility ⇔ non-zero determinant.

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Problem 10 — Asymptotes

The slant asymptote of f(x)=2x2+3x+1x−1f(x)=x−12x2+3x+1​ as x→±∞x→±∞ is:

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  1. A. y=2xy=2x
  2. B. y=2x+3y=2x+3
  3. C. y=2x+5y=2x+5✓ correct
  4. D. y=x+1y=x+1

2x2+3x+1x−1=2x+5+6x−1x−12x2+3x+1​=2x+5+x−16​. As x→±∞x→±∞, the remainder vanishes, leaving the slant asymptote y=2x+5y=2x+5.

Practise these topics

  • Continuity
  • Applications of Derivatives
  • Solving Triangles
  • Antiderivatives
  • Volumes of Revolution
  • Asymptotes
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