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Daily math problems for October 21, 2026 — Fundamental Algebra, Geometry, Parametric & Polar 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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🇬🇧 UK GCSE
Beginnerfundamental-algebra
Make the subject of .

Problems & worked solutions

🇬🇧 UK GCSE

Problem 1 — Rearranging Formulae & Identities

Make xx the subject of y=3xy=3x.

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  1. A. x=y3x=3y​✓ correct
  2. B. x=3yx=3y
  3. C. x=y−3x=y−3
  4. D. x=3yx=y3​

y=3x⇒x=y3y=3x⇒x=3y​.

🇺🇸 US SAT

Problem 2 — Ellipse

The ellipse x225+y29=125x2​+9y2​=1 has semi-major axis of length:

Show answer & worked solution
  1. A. 33
  2. B. 44
  3. C. 55✓ correct
  4. D. 99

Here a2=25a2=25 and b2=9b2=9, so a=5a=5 and b=3b=3.

The semi-major axis is max⁡(a,b)=5max(a,b)=5.

🇺🇸 US AP

Problem 3 — Parametric Arc Length & Motion

The arc length of x=3tx=3t, y=4ty=4t for 0≤t≤20≤t≤2 is:

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  1. A. 55
  2. B. 77
  3. C. 1010✓ correct
  4. D. 1414

dxdt=3dtdx​=3, dydt=4dtdy​=4.

Integrand: 32+42=25=532+42​=25​=5 (constant).

L=∫025 dt=10.L=∫02​5dt=10.

🇬🇧 UK A-Level

Problem 4 — Roots, Multiplicity, Viète

The polynomial is defined by f(x)=4x3+2x2+6x+5.f(x)=4x3+2x2+6x+5. Find the remainder when f(x)f(x) is divided by (2x+1)(2x+1).

Show answer & worked solution
  1. A. −3−3
  2. B. 22✓ correct
  3. C. 99
  4. D. 1717

Set the divisor to zero: 2x+1=0  ⟹  x=−12.2x+1=0⟹x=−21​.

By the remainder theorem the remainder equals f ⁣(−12)f(−21​): f ⁣(−12)=4(−18)+2(14)+6(−12)+5.f(−21​)=4(−81​)+2(41​)+6(−21​)+5.

Evaluate term by term: −12+12−3+5=2.−21​+21​−3+5=2.

So the remainder is 22.

🇺🇸 US SAT

Problem 5 — Relative Positions of Lines

The lines y=2x+3y=2x+3 and y=2x−1y=2x−1 are:

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  1. A. parallel and distinctparallel and distinct✓ correct
  2. B. the same linethe same line
  3. C. perpendicularperpendicular
  4. D. intersecting at exactly one pointintersecting at exactly one point

Both lines have slope 22 but different yy-intercepts (33 and −1−1).

Same slope, different intercept ⇒ parallel and distinct (never meet).

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 6 — Differentiation

Compute f′(x)f′(x) for f(x)=sin⁡(3x)f(x)=sin(3x).

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  1. A. cos⁡(3x)cos(3x)
  2. B. 3cos⁡(3x)3cos(3x)✓ correct
  3. C. 13cos⁡(3x)31​cos(3x)
  4. D. 3sin⁡(3x)3sin(3x)

ddx sin⁡(3x)=cos⁡(3x)⋅3=3cos⁡(3x)dxd​sin(3x)=cos(3x)⋅3=3cos(3x).

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 7 — Logarithms

Rezolvați 5x+1=1255x+1=125.

Show answer & worked solution
  1. A. x=1x=1
  2. B. x=2x=2✓ correct
  3. C. x=3x=3
  4. D. x=4x=4

Avem 125=53125=53, deci 5x+1=53⇒x+1=3⇒x=25x+1=53⇒x+1=3⇒x=2.

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 8 — 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.

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 9 — Volumes of Revolution

Rotating y=2x+1y=2x+1 on [0,2][0,2] about the xx-axis generates a frustum (truncated cone) of volume:

Show answer & worked solution
  1. A. 5π5π
  2. B. 14π14π
  3. C. 62π3362π​✓ correct
  4. D. 623362​

V=π∫02(4x2+4x+1) dx=π ⁣[4x33+2x2+x]02=π ⁣(323+8+2)=π⋅32+303=62π3V=π∫02​(4x2+4x+1)dx=π[34x3​+2x2+x]02​=π(332​+8+2)=π⋅332+30​=362π​.

🇷🇴 RO M1

Problem 10 — 3D Coordinate Geometry

Are the four points (0,0,0),(1,0,0),(0,1,0),(0,0,1)(0,0,0),(1,0,0),(0,1,0),(0,0,1) coplanar?

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  1. A. YesYes
  2. B. NoNo✓ correct
  3. C. Only three of them areOnly three of them are
  4. D. Cannot determineCannot determine

The tetrahedron with these vertices has volume 1/6≠01/6=0, so the four points are NOT coplanar — they form a non-degenerate tetrahedron.

Practise these topics

  • Differentiation
  • Volumes of Revolution
  • 3D Coordinate Geometry
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