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Daily math problems for October 12, 2026 — Algebra, Fundamental Algebra, 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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🇺🇸 US SAT
Beginneralgebra
The value of is:

Problems & worked solutions

🇺🇸 US SAT

Problem 1 — Logarithmic Function

The value of log⁡28log2​8 is:

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

23=823=8, so log⁡28=3log2​8=3.

🇬🇧 UK GCSE

Problem 2 — Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

Which of these is the largest: 3553​,  0.55 0.55,  58% 58%?

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  1. A. 0.550.55
  2. B. 58%58%
  3. C. 3553​✓ correct
  4. D. They are all equalThey are all equal

35=0.653​=0.6 and 58%=0.5858%=0.58.

Since 0.6>0.58>0.550.6>0.58>0.55, the largest is 3553​.

🇺🇸 US AP

Problem 3 — Definite Integrals

The region RR is bounded by the graph of f(x)=3x2+2f(x)=3x2+2, the xx-axis, and the vertical lines x=1x=1 and x=3x=3. What is the area of RR?

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  1. A. 3030✓ correct
  2. B. 3333
  3. C. 2626
  4. D. 3232

Area=∫13(3x2+2) dxArea=∫13​(3x2+2)dx

∫(3x2+2) dx=x3+2x∫(3x2+2)dx=x3+2x

[x3+2x]13=(27+6)−(1+2)[x3+2x]13​=(27+6)−(1+2)

=33−3=30=33−3=30

🇺🇸 US Honors

Problem 4 — Roots, Multiplicity, Viète

The polynomial p(x)=2x3−3x2−11x+6p(x)=2x3−3x2−11x+6 has x=3x=3 and x=−2x=−2 as roots. What is its third root?

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  1. A. 1221​✓ correct
  2. B. −12−21​
  3. C. 11
  4. D. −3−3

For p(x)=2x3−3x2−11x+6p(x)=2x3−3x2−11x+6, the product of the three roots is r1r2r3=−da=−62=−3.r1​r2​r3​=−ad​=−26​=−3. Substituting the two known roots r1=3r1​=3 and r2=−2r2​=−2, 3⋅(−2)⋅r3=−3.3⋅(−2)⋅r3​=−3. Solving for the third root, r3=−3−6=12.r3​=−6−3​=21​.

🌍 IB AA

Problem 5 — Binomial Formula

Find the coefficient of x3x3 in the expansion of (2x+3)5(2x+3)5.

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  1. A. 720720✓ correct
  2. B. 10801080
  3. C. 7272
  4. D. 360360

The general term in the expansion is Tk+1=(5k)(2x)5−k(3)kTk+1​=(k5​)(2x)5−k(3)k The power of xx is 5−k5−k, so set 5−k=3  ⟹  k=25−k=3⟹k=2 Substituting k=2k=2: (52)(2)3(3)2=10⋅8⋅9=720(25​)(2)3(3)2=10⋅8⋅9=720

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 6 — Elementary Functions

For f:(0,+∞)→Rf:(0,+∞)→R, f(x)=1xf(x)=x1​, which statement is true?

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  1. A. f is strictly increasing on (0,+∞)f is strictly increasing on (0,+∞)
  2. B. f is strictly decreasing on (0,+∞)f is strictly decreasing on (0,+∞)✓ correct
  3. C. f has a minimum on (0,+∞)f has a minimum on (0,+∞)
  4. D. f is constant on (0,+∞)f is constant on (0,+∞)

f(1)=1f(1)=1, f(2)=12f(2)=21​. As xx grows, 1xx1​ shrinks — ff is strictly decreasing on (0,+∞)(0,+∞).

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 7 — Powers, Radicals, Logarithms

After rationalizing the denominator, 13−13​−11​ equals:

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  1. A. 3−13​−1
  2. B. 3−1223​−1​
  3. C. 3+1223​+1​✓ correct
  4. D. 1221​

13−1⋅3+13+1=3+13−1=3+123​−11​⋅3​+13​+1​=3−13​+1​=23​+1​.

🇺🇸 US AP

Problem 8 — Integration by Substitution

Evaluate the definite integral ∫0πx sin⁡ ⁣(x2) dx.∫0π​​xsin(x2)dx.

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

Substitute u=x2u=x2, giving du=2x dxdu=2xdx, so x dx=12 duxdx=21​du.

x:0→π ⟹ u:0→πx:0→π​ ⟹ u:0→π

∫0πx sin⁡ ⁣(x2) dx=12∫0πsin⁡u du∫0π​​xsin(x2)dx=21​∫0π​sinudu

=12[−cos⁡u]0π=12(−cos⁡π+cos⁡0)=12(1+1)=1=21​[−cosu]0π​=21​(−cosπ+cos0)=21​(1+1)=1

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 9 — Vectors in the Plane

For u⃗=i⃗+j⃗u=i+j​ and v⃗=ai⃗−2j⃗v=ai−2j​, find a∈Ra∈R so that ∣u⃗+v⃗∣2=∣u⃗∣2+∣v⃗∣2∣u+v∣2=∣u∣2+∣v∣2.

Show answer & worked solution
  1. A. −2−2
  2. B. −1−1
  3. C. 22✓ correct
  4. D. 44

u⃗⋅v⃗=a+(−2)=a−2=0⇒a=2u⋅v=a+(−2)=a−2=0⇒a=2.

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 10 — Trigonometric Equations

On [0,2π)[0,2π), the equation sin⁡2x=sin⁡xsin2x=sinx has exactly:

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  1. A. 1 solution1 solution
  2. B. 2 solutions2 solutions
  3. C. 3 solutions3 solutions
  4. D. 4 solutions4 solutions✓ correct

2sin⁡xcos⁡x−sin⁡x=0⇒sin⁡x(2cos⁡x−1)=02sinxcosx−sinx=0⇒sinx(2cosx−1)=0. sin⁡x=0sinx=0: x∈{0,π}x∈{0,π}. cos⁡x=1/2cosx=1/2: x∈{π/3,5π/3}x∈{π/3,5π/3}. Total: 44.

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  • Definite Integrals
  • Elementary Functions
  • Powers, Radicals, Logarithms
  • Vectors in the Plane
  • Trigonometric Equations
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