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hi guys how will I know its graph manually with plotting points
also
I have to get the reason why the opening is like that
Idk why can someone explain to me..
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continuity of f requires its limit as x tends to 0 to equal b
f is otherwise continuous at all nonzero x
can u write in latex
which definition are you talking about?
elaborate
@pallid tapir
writing $g(x)=\frac{e^{5x^2-x}-1-x}x$, we require that $\lim_{x\to 0}f(x)=\lim_{x\to 0}g(x)=f(0)=b$
Flip
the first equality is forced by the nature of f
you had pinged me while I was typing lol
what definition is that
from a book or ?
a function is continuous at a point if its limit agrees with its evaluation
i.e. $f:D\to C$ is continuous at $x_0$ if $\lim_{x\to x_0}f(x)=f(x_0)$
Flip
okay is that definition from a pdf?
the limit obviously must exist to say such a thing
is that a theorem sir
it's a definition
which one
the one?
did you have it in pdf or
no lol
if you have any doubts you should check with yourself that that's the definition
it's common knowledge
except me I'm the exception
this is calculus yes?
intro to anal
that's the definition for continuity at a point in real analysis

general continuity for a function between topological spaces is less recognizable
but still another context for continuity
just not at a point
brother I'm just sharing what I know
When we apply limit
We get the 0/0 form
I think we should apply l hospital's
okay let's do lhopital
no fuck no
lets use the definition of derivative at a point
what does that do for you?
I mean that's for the second part the derivative BIT
when it says find f'(0) right?
@pallid tapir
for finding continuity, I'm unsure if there is a theorem for continuity at a point or a definition we can use
There we can use (v'u - u'v)/v² as well I think
you mean quotient rule
But I suppose this should also get you the same answer
you still want f(0), which f'(0) does not give
hello ren,whats the question?
if we found differentiability at a point then continuity comes bundled
hello convergence
that's correct, but not insightful
oh i see
I am not sure how to start flip
why is lhopital off the table?
which are the definitions we have on the toolbox?
What I'm saying
use taylor series
@wise musk
No problem 😌😌
I think lhopital is the only way to go, I'm not sure if we can do Taylor expansion here
please let me know what u guys think
you can use taylor also
the negative 1 kills the constant term in the taylor expansion
and the x in the denominator is killed off as well
kills? can you show a latex?
can I choose not to?
I'm on mobile
it should be kinda clear how it plays out, not to be dismissive
hmmkay
I just want to be sure I don't miss any info
and to have the definitions and theorems on my toolbox 🧰🛠
kills, in the algebraic sense, like "cancels out" but more dramatic
$\frac{\left(1+\frac{5x^2-x}{1}+\frac{(5x^2-x)^2}{2!}+\dots \right)-1-x}{x}$
convergence
missing a pair of brackets
oh yeah
convergence
ye
then we cancel the x
actually we kill the x
kill cancel byebye x are all the same
byebye x 
it now comes down to evaluating the series at x=0
Yea
$\lim_{x \to 0^{+}\lor 0^{-}}\left((\frac{5x-1}{1}+\frac{x(5x-1)^2}{2!}+\dots \right)-1)=b$
convergence
We get b = -2 right?
yes
interesting notation
im too lazy to tupe both those limits
valid
how is b two
-2
-2
the series is -1 + (5x-1) + x(junk)
indeed
x goes to 0, killing the junk
and what remains is -1 + 5(0) - 1 = -2
from a real analysis perspective I can appreciate that this might not be a complete argument
can someone share the latex
oh yeah b is -2 I did it mentally
also might not be a bad idea to tex it yourself
no need to show me the latex is easy
that was really clean
so how do I find the derivative and find if it's continuous?
<@&286206848099549185>
why do you ping the helpers every time lol
on all nonzero x, f is defined as a mishmashing of other continuous functions, and is continuous
the limit as x approaches 0 of f is shown to exist, so we simply define f(0) as this limit, and now f is defined on all of R and is continuous
in human what does that mean
continuity is no longer a problem
mishmashing?
mishmashing felt pretty human
peak comedy
it's the sum, product, composition of various continuous functions
@buoyant jetty try understanding by this
filp has one of the most interesting terminology..
you just found that b = -2 which means it is a subset of R and according to question f is continuous on x = 0
read the question carefully
it is already continuous, that's not what is asked in the question
hey takezo
we found b in R such that f is continuous on x = 0
about derivative at a point....
how to compute f'(0)
two things to take note of
- f(x) for all values of x \neq 0 is a continuos function
- second its is stated in the question that f(x) is continous at x=0
from these two points we can say that f(x) is continous for all real numbers
f(x) is given
First find f'(x)
Then put x= 0
the derivative of a function at a point where it is not continuous doesn't exist. so we need b to be found in order for f to be continuous at 0. now that f is continuous at 0, the task makes sense
is a homographic function
answer is zero maybe
or holomorphic?
nah just say heterotrophs
why did abstract algebra come here...
it's topology and he said a word I'd never read before to be fair
huh
sorry maybe is a term in spanish
neat
sorry I'm sorry
that's very specific lol
Did anyone calculate f'(x)?
no
oh btw for peice wise functions you have to check the RHD/LHD also to see if the derivative exist
I am maybe wrong but I think that at x = 0 we get b. then f(0) = b = -2. So f'(0) = 0
I tried (v'u - u'v)/v²
that logic would apply for all functions
No I think that's wrong
if Saitama is not finding f' what is it expected from. me
Bro I swear I'm trying but I'm not getting the final answer 😂
since f(x) isn't just -2 for all x in any neighborhood of 0, we don't have information on f'(0) just from that
so f is still a mishmashing of differentiable functions right. we know how to differentiate sums, products, and compositions of differentiable functions, so we can attain a closed form for f'(x) for all nonzero x
as convergence said, however, we need to still verify that f'(0) exists, i.e. that lim_(x->0) f'(x) exists
for this to be the case, left- and right-side limits must exist and agree
but based on how the question is worded
it probably does exist
it'll be another limit
you see there's an x^2 in the denominator
I tried differentiating the function f(x)
But the problem is that there is x² in the denominatoe
Exactly
we can probably still kill it
I've been stuck here for near about 5-10 mins now
taylor series expansion might work again
How tho?
Oh yea
damn this was quite long...
found my own mistake as well thankfully
x^2 remains
x remains*
it will cause the same prob ig coz we have to put x=0 right ?
Yes

legible?
my mistake is I need one more term from the taylor series than I took lol
so this is at the very least on its way to a solution
Ohh
the glyphs below the last "junk(x)" on the bottom right is "lol"
I think that should be the solution right?
Put x=0 and that's it
You get 6
I did it a little differntly
the first term of the taylor series doesn't contribute a 0 so it must be heard
i just applied taylor to original f(x)
cancelled the x in denominator
and then differentiate
then differentiated
that's much cleaner
i was getting 5.5
🫡
makes sense
looks like it
my series gives a -1/2 to the total, plus a 6 yields 5.5 as well
Oh ok
from the whiteboard that is
so the answer is 6
i.e. junk(0) = -1/2
Bro I got lost in brackets😩
Finally found mistake🤦♂️
I agree with 5.5 I think
Okk👍
@buoyant jetty do you have an answer to check ?
also the differentiation of f(x) should be undefined
as at exactly x = 0, f'(0) is 0
cause b is constant
Yeah it's not defined at 0
that's not how that works, it's a singleton point
well that's what I though few minutes ago
you can have a differentiable function g on all of R, remove a point, then define f as basically just g but specify f(a) = g(a) or whatever
undergaduate helped the pre university understand it 
f is just g, but treating the point as its own thing as you claim asserts f'(a) = 0
which need not be true
yeah, ik all that, its a removable discontinuity of derivative function
like so
i might be wrong but
@pallid tapir I think the junk will have the value as zero
it will not, sadly
I'm not sure
Pls correct me if I'm wrong
How tho?
the first term is half of (5x-1)^2, evaluating to 1/2
the poly in front contributes a negative
No but it is also multiplied by an extra x beside it
sorry, it isn't
Wait let me check again🥲
np
from how I decided to write it, the indexing starts at 0
so the first term in the series corresponds to n=0 and gives (5x-1)^2 / 2
afterwards there's x's from the (5x^2-x)^n
Got it thanks
Yea😌
but having a whiteboard is cool
I want to have it too once my college starts
hell yeah get one for your dorm

I brought mine to my dorm and a local REU it was hype
it just gives the feel of solving things
ye
virtual whiteboards are fine as well, like I have a tablet or whatever
but it's not quite the same
nothing compares to the OG Physical
pros and cons to both though
ye
also
chalkboards are sick
hagoromo chalk is lovely
this
made me like chalkboards
yeah it's better I saw it on yt
the feel of it though
much much nicer than the cheap stuff
literally never gave me shivers writing with hagoromo
it's smooth
damn i onw day hope to use hogoromo
at the end the ans was zero
it was -2 and 5.5 respectively though
isnt it -2 and DNE?
and derivative of them is 0
i think so too
since LHD/RHD \neq to derivate at 0
not over yet it seems
I think I disagree because it worked out nicely to evaluating a polynomial
proof by computer approximation also says f(-small) = f(small) = 5.5
It did
yeah i agree about that but for the derivative to exist RHD/LHD should have the same value as the derivative at that point
exactly my point
ah fuck I see what you mean lol
ok the question is worded in such a way where we should expect its derivative to exist
like how a number b can be found so that f(0) being defined as b makes it continuous at 0, so too can c be found so that f'(0) being defined as c makes f' continuous
I guess that's what I'm really saying
but not necessarily arguing that's how we should be interpreting it
Ok so what I'm trying to say is that s should not be 0.0000001
It should be 0.(infinite zeroes)01
If you understand what I mean
I'm pretty sure that then the lhd will be equal to rhd
yeah LHD = RHD but not equal to f'(0)
actually giving it too many 0's makes the computer holler in pain
have to take a break
Yea no prob
But f'(0) came out to be 5.5 so i think I should be same no?
Lol me too
f'(0) is definitely not 0
Yea
why??
knowing the value of f(a) does not give you any information on f'(a)
only knowing what f(x) is for x in arbitrary neighborhoods of a gives that
in arbitrary neighborhoods of 0, f acts precisely like the nicer function
the derivative is defined as a limit anyway, which is why this is the case intuitively
maybe you are right..
graph explains a lot more than the numbers itself sometimes
Yea
it's because "f" in the desmos screenshot is only defined on the nonzero reals
but inserting the missing point into f makes it defined
and we are talking about neighborhood of 0
yeah, but it is still the case that derivatives are only defined at least where the function itself is defined
the two domains aren't exactly equal because e.g. sqrt(1-x^2) has closed domain, but its derivative's domain is open
I gotta take a drive, farewell for now
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is this the question?
cool
so many people here yet unsolved lol
i can try to also help if you are willing
or rather you need to state questions
looks like your channel was conquered
by intruders
we got b
but I was trying to find the derivative at the point 0
you know what I mean
yea
bacc
x = 0 is undefined for the derivative
but you can figure out the limit at 0 and define a piece wise derivative
bacc
omfg what is this
H definition? @red nimbus
you can't because x = 0 is undefined
L'hopital sounds good
and yes we would need quotient rule
no first we differentiate it
quotient rule?
,, \frac{\dd}{\dd x} \left ( \frac{e^{5x^2-x}-1-x}{x} \right ) = \left ( \frac{ \left [ e^{5x^2-x} \cdot (10x-1) - 1 \right ] \cdot x - (e^{5x^2-x}-1-x) \cdot 1}{x^2} \right )
bacc
,, = \left ( \frac{10e^{5x^2-x}x^2-e^{5x^2-x}x-e^{5x^2-x}+1}{x^2} \right ) = \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x}(10x^2-x-1)+1}{x^2} \right )
We can use L'hopital
but let me think if there is a simpler way
bacc
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x}(10x^2-x-1)+1}{x^2} \right )
bacc
y
i dont wanna do work for nothing
?
is not clear
so here you can notice for x = 0
you get 0/0
we can use l'hopital
l.h
ok good
product rule
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x} (10x^2-1) \cdot (10x^2-x-1) + e^{5x^2-x} \cdot (20x-1)}{2x} \right )
bacc
ye
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x} \left [ (10x^2-1) \cdot (10x^2-x-1) + (20x-1) \right ] }{2x} \right )
bacc
exactly
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x} \left [100x^4-10x^3-20x^2+21x \right ] }{2x} \right )
bacc
I use a calculator btw for these multiplications
we can factor x
photomath
ye
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( x \cdot \frac{ e^{5x^2-x} \left [100x^3-10x^2-20x^1+21 \right ] }{2x} \right )
bacc
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x} \left [100x^3-10x^2-20x^1+21 \right ] }{2} \right )
bacc
21/2
wait
🚬
Oh I wrote accidentally 10x²-1 instead of 10x-1
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x} \left [100x^3-20x^2+11x \right ] }{2x} \right )
,, \lim_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{ e^{5x^2-x} \left [100x^2-20x^1+11 \right ] }{2} \right ) = \frac{11}{2}
-11/2
bacc
right
bacc
So the limit is 11/2
but f'(0) is undefined still
so the only way would be to patch it
by defining for x = 0 the value c = 11/2
and then you would have f'(0) = 11/2
ye
,, f'(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{ e^{5x^2-x}(10x^2-x-1)+1}{x^2} & x \neq 0 \ \frac{11}{2} & x = 0 \end{cases}
bacc
okay
yea that's it
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guys, this one is compound angle formula. and the person on yt says -B is on quadrant 4, i dont understand why is it quadrant 4 and not quadrant 3?
Do you count quadrants clockwisely or anticlockwisely
@near elbow
anticlockwisely
Yes
uhmm
so how do i know that -B is in quadrant 4?
, rccw
yess
Trigonometry
All trig ratios are positive in 1
Right?
yess
In fact this is unnecessary
Just do this
Ok so 90 degrees will be in what quadrant
in quadrant 1
Because you move 90 degrees in the anticlockwise direction
yes!
So -90 degrees will be rotating 90 degrees in the opposite direction
So where will an angle like -40⁰ be
🎉
and B must be less than 90 right
Yes
is it the rule itself
,rotate
Couldn't find an attached image in the last 10 messages.
If B is acute -B will be in quadrant 4
Yes
ohh so it works for any angle?
sin(-B) =-sinB
Is a property of sine
oooooh
is it different with cos and tan?
ohhhh
cos(-x) = cosx
Tan( -B) = sin(-B)/cos(-B)
sin(-x) = -sinx
okayy thank you soo muchh
tanx = sinx/cosx
thank youuu!!
So can you tell what tan(-B) = ...
Yes
oh wait is it also equals to -tanB
Yes
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I am struggling to start this equation
(x - 2) / 5x = (x + 3) / 6x
Can I just use a LCD of x? or does it need to be something like 6x?
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not really sure what to do
through some various means that im not entirely sure are correct, i ended up with |z|=1=|w| not sure if it helps
dw
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Can anybody teach me standard form for 8th grade IGCSE
Please don't occupy multiple help channels.
standard form of what?
like how you write 25 = 2*10 +5 ?
No but I need to learn the topic
isn't IGCSE just ICSE?
I think so
no
it is not
When 25 is divided by 10, it leaves a remainder of 5 and quotient 2.
So 25 = 2*10 + 5
looks like it is acc to the syllabus
Are the notes in your book insufficient?
Yes
Are you able to provide a question in the book you're struggling with?
and/or notes in your book that you have issues with?
I can’t but I can provide it for angles that I am struggling with
25 can be written in many ways:
25 = 10+15 = 5+20 = 1 + 24 = 12 * 2 + 1 = 6 * 4 + 1
So what exactly is your question?
Its really hard to help if we don't have a clear idea on what the topic is or what you're actually struggling with.
which question?
4
Ok so
The triangle in which the 32 deg angle is marked has the other angles (180-32)/2 = 90 - 16 = 74 deg
Now the exterior angle of the angle consisting of the angle x is 74 deg which is equal to x + x = 2x
so x = 37 deg
And if you can can you also help me in expressions
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Hi
yeah so first write the terms that contain x's together along with their signs
and then do the same with y
and group the remaining constants
like there is +2x and +5x, so write them together, then write +7y-y and finally +3 and -7
yes that's correct
first open the parantheses
ok
what do you get?
idk
you know how to open the parans?
where
2nd step last term
how
what is -1 * -1 ?
positive 1
yea
-2b* -a = +2ab
but what negetive make it positive
on no is 6
4ab
- or - ?
idkn -
6
negetive
you got that?
yea
so what is the final answer?
so it 2a2 - 4ab -6 b2
he messed up the signs
ok
since the sign of 6 and 2 are different, you subtract them and if they have the same sign (either only + or only -) then you add them
and the resulting sign will be same as that of the larger number
okl
if you're done then you may close
the 1st step remains same
.
yea
ok continue
tf
well you're correct
it is .close
who's that
umm this is not the channel to post these
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Swapping any two rows inverts the sign.
The determinant of a matrix is the volume scaling factor of the unit volume. Each row in a matrix describes a plane for the transformed unit volume. Interchanging two rows flips the orientation of the volume described by these ordered planes.
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how to find the coeffs in ostrogradsky method any shortcuts or tips?
what do you mean? just set up a system of linear equations and solve
my book uses
comp of the coeffs
also u get
one equation right nr= A(dr)+ B(dr')+C
how to get the other equations?
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Hello! In Desmos how to sum a range of table cells? In screenshot I sum some manually. How to specify a range to sum?
Thank you for help!
you use summation
thanks. I found out there is also a total() function:
total(T_c)
that seems simpler
but it just totals all of course, whereas your summation has ability for bounds
thanks for the help!
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im tryna graph this
im on the wrong path
someone help
hello?
@stark trail
helpppp
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show your attempt at a graph
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Dumb question
integrtion by parts is what first comes to mind
you dont usub for derivatives
Im in calc 3 trying to do partial derivatives
omg my mind
you just use the chain rule
That’s what I thought
But then I’m blanking
Gimme a sec
do you know the chain rule?
Derivative of outside then mult by der of inside
$h'(x)=f(g(x))= f'(g(x))\cdot g'(x)$
Carter
Yeee
I was trying to do d u^1/2
But didn’t turn 1/2 to -1/2
in my head*
Thanks guys
This was embarrassing
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I'm so lost with D and E. how am I supposed to find f(-8)???
jan Niku
so I guess -f(x) = -10 --> so 1/-10 is the answer?
okay then that is equal to -f(8)
jan Niku
-10
what happened to the f^-1
oh i misread 
f^-1(x) = 1/f(x) tho right?
idk just felt right
its not a bad guess
so what does f^-1 (x) = ?
its the inverse
they are not, unfortunately
bruh, a-c is wrong then 😭
the inverse for numbers and variables but not necessarily functions
the usual algebra way to think about inverses is to switch the subject
this gives you a way to start with the value of the function at some point, and back out the original input
jan Niku
at least, thats the inverse in this case
make sense?
at least, the primer on inverse functions
kinda don't get it ngl
jan Niku
so what's the final answer for D. I think if I know the answer I can figure out how to do E and then we'll see if I rlly understand
this kinda makes more sense
you have to convince yourself that if an inverse exists, then the inverse ||is also odd||
you should have no good reason to believe this is true at-its-face
but if you want to assume it to finish your assignment im sure thats fine

do you see what i mean?
like
$f^{-1} (-8) = -f^{-1}(8)$
jan Niku
and we know this is true because 1. f is odd and 2. the inverse is given to exist (and be defined for a reasonable domain, blah blah)
I'm cooked
jan Niku
we know the definition of f inverse being odd, yea?
that is, what is the x such that f(x) = 8?
6?\
yea, 6 sounds good
so now use this
f^-1(x) isn't the same as either of these?
we dont know f^-1 (x)
so how would f^-1(8) = 6 help with f^-1(-8)
okay
so connect two things:
use the first first, and the second second
it does, yea
idk if youre guessing but thats actually true
can you use this to get your answer?
$-f^{-1} (-8) = 6$
jan Niku
\begin{align*}
f^{-1} (-8)
&= - f^{-1} (8) \
&= - 6
\end{align*}
jan Niku
uh
sort of get it
you down to hear me out with E?
just so I can make sure I actually get it
I've gotten through literally 2 problems in the past like 3 hours lol
okay let me try E
sure
it does
what is the x such that f(x) = ?
Can I state some properties you have I think will be helpful?
you're off to a good start
okay
jan Niku
jan Niku
you have something that looks almost like the second thing, but there's a negative floating around. You'll need to use oddness to handle that.
sorry if thats too much spoiler 
it does
how can I print this out neatly like u did so I can see it better
jan Niku
$f^{-1} (-7) = - f^{-1} (7)$
codes up above
I like your idea of starting at the very inside
i think you did a good job there, so maybe zoom out just a little
lets stare at $f \qty[ - f^{-1} (7) ]$
jan Niku
$-f \qty[ f^{-1} (7) ]$
Paul04
yea, i think so
since f is odd
we should be able to simplify this further now
how do f and f inverse interact
if $f^{-1} (7)$ is the $x$ such that $f(x)=7$
jan Niku
you also said it here
-f(7)
not quite
maybe it helps to define it? I hope this isnt gonna be symbol soup, tell me if its confusing, but it might help
jan Niku
$f^{-1}(7) = x_7$
lets just name it, its equal to some value, call it x_7
jan Niku
so, lets start here, and apply f to both sides
$f^{-1}(7) = x_7 \longrightarrow f\qty[f^{-1}(7)] = f[x_7]$
jan Niku
a lot of symbols floating around, but don't get too mixed up. All we did was start with an equation that's true, and apply f to both sides
whats f(x_7)?
5?
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f(5) = 7 is what I was getting at

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