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In the textbook here they’re projecting one onto the other etc
I just wonder what if I was asked to do the opposite
Instead of going from Q to the tip of U and drawing a perpendicular down there
as in if you had a and you want to find u?
Imagine that the first dot said drop a perpendicular from the tip of a to the line through through u
Starting from there I eventually get confused even trying to make sense of drawing it
Replace it with this
Yea that’s my first step
since a is far and you need a perpendicular that means you basically create a triangle
Yes so I draw a dotted line from the tip of a to where it intersects u
After that I’m confused
yeah you can draw 2 straight lines but in that case you be projecting a onto u
I’d just like to go through the second and third dot together
With the situation we’re currently in
what they are asking for is to project u onto a
By dot I mean the three key points or the steps in the textbook
and you want to project a onto u
well yeah you could do that
Idk why I get stuck after drawing my perpendicular
I scale u a bunch
I draw a line from tip of a to u
Then I’m stuck
Basically I don’t know how to construct w2 here
I get that my scaled up u becomes w1
so this
That’s what’s in the textbook for the w ones
But for my situation
What’s in red would be part of w1
Wait what
you want w1 to be the tilted line
i don't think i understood what you want to do
you want what i have as u to be w1?
I’m just following the exact three steps that are in the textbook but replacing the first line with the line I gave you earlier.
well then it would be this no?
since you want to drop a perpendicular of a onto u
and in order to do that you would need to scale up your vector u which is a sum of w1 and w2
since vector addition goes like this
i don't think you can do what you want to do
since it wouldn't make too much sense
following vector addition you can't have w1 going the same direction as u
take w1 as the x coordinate of the vector and w2 as the y coordinate of the vector
and think of the tip of it as a point
and every vector is a line that goes from the origin to that point
yeah no that wouldn't work
That’s following the steps 1 and 2
Then step 3 would have to be
a-w1
Which would give me something like
Cause a - w1 would be
From tip of a
In opposite direction of w1
So parallel to my w1
this is something of how you should see vectors
I’d have my w2
in this case w2 would be the dotted line
since your vectors are in R^2 you can't have that type of orthogonal vector
w2 in your case would be the perpendicular line from a to u
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I need help with number 6
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I've got it down to the following... working on the "prove u isn't prime" bit now
u^2 = 2v^2 + w^2
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how did u get that?
Hi, does anyone has a solution for this question?
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But it’s alright
PRS and PQS are both right triangles
Sorry, first time here lol
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I need help with my math homework
okay. i'll get you started with the definition of an arithmetic sequence. An arithmetic sequence is a sequence in which each term differs by the previous one by a set number (ex: 1,3,5,7,...)
and a geometric sequence is a sequence in which each term is the previous term multiplied by a set value (ex: 2,4,8,16,32...)
and a series is where you add each term in a sequence together
the fibonacci sequence is a sequence in which the subsequent term is the previous two terms added (starts as 0 then 1, so 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,...)
the harmonic sequence is the sequence consisting of all fractions with 1 in the numerator, or the sequence of inverses (1,1/2,1/3,1/4,1/5 ...)
I have a question for the geometric sequence
Could I ask my question???
no, that would be arithmetic
generally, a geometric series is $a_0a^n$ where $a_0$ is an initial value
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Ah I see
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it asks for the current on each resistor respectively.
I'm fked up.
help me please
you need to find the total current in the circuit first
I got 3/2
how did you get that
i did not get 3/2
unless i did it wrong
but i got 3
on the right you have the 4 and 2 ohm resistors
1
no
do you know about series and parallel connections
sure
well some resistors are in parallel here
bro, I'm so stress
no need
it feel like im detach a bomb
perfect yes
and then the red and blue resistor are parallel
yes
therefore we can consider the blue and red as one and simplify the situation.
yes but you don't simply add them
you add them in the way you add parallel resistors
shouldn't it be 6, the ohm of the blue group.
yes
but when you add them with this formula you get 2
in this case you don't have R3
should I memorize it?
what does the "sub eq" mean
equivalent
I do not know how to apply this on the situation
is it your first time solving circuits?
yes.
should I consider the 3 ohm and 6ohm resistors as one? like simplify the situation?
is it the usual way to solve a circuit?
yeah and the value of the resistor can be obtained by calculating it with the formula
could you tell me a funny thing or two about solving a circuit. I feel it tedious and stressful.
How should I interpret it
find the connections that are in series or in parallel simplify them till you get to a simpler form
where you have a resistor, and a power source
im actually try to prove the formula
deriving the result from R=V/I
but I stuck in the middle
Should I just remember that formula for R_eq
memorize it
But I'M SO CURIOUS ABOUT HOW TO DERIVE IT FROM R=V/I
does V_A = V_B = V
Is it true
yes
the voltage across resistors in parallel is the same but the current isn't
you have different currents and different resistance valeus
you have the total current = I1 + I2
then you replace them with their values
But the resistor should lower the voltage.
voltage is kinda like energy of electric charges
when the charges passess through resistor, their energy should be reduced
that is the voltage should be reduced, resulting in V_A, V_B, V be different.
the voltage across resistors that are in parallel is the same
why passing a resistor would not reduce the voltage of a electric charge.
that's so strange.
it has different current, but the voltage is the same
Oh...
okay so back to the problem
is there any intuitive way to think of it.
did you get the simplified version of the circuit?
I haven't yet.
yes
what is it
this. here both resistors are connected to the + and - terminals of the battery
so the voltage across them is the same since at the bottom its 0 and at the top is V
How do you know it is 0 at the bottom
what if it is not, I do not see the ground symbol.
okay
hol on
lets say our battery thats connected is 12V
at the top we know that its 12 volts
sure
and we can calculate the potential by taking the + over the -
12- x = 12
what's x
potential difference in a circuit we go from higher potential to lower potential
from + to -
why is there an arrow pointing to "12 V" on the righT?
The teacher of the video simplify the situation
and show on the right
I'm astounished by his magic trick
I do not know what is the x.
12 - something = 12
as well as I do not know where the equation comes from
lol
I'm trying to understand it.
uh im assuming you know what series and paraller resistors are?
alright
so across parallel resistors voltage is same
and across series its divided according to how good it can resist
So passing a resistor would not reduce the voltage of a electric charge.
passing a resistor in the sense?
is it true
yes, does passing a resistor lower the voltage of a electric charge
no like what do you mean "passing"
like A-resistor-B.
some charge traverse from A to B, it passes the resistor.
would the voltage of the charge be reduced by the resistor.
oh, you mean to ask if electric charge passing through a resistor reduces the voltage?
yes
well, it doesnt reduce the overall voltage
but yes, the voltage gets divided across the resistors if they are in series
and so here we will do some very slight modifications to the diagram
would the voltage changes if resistors are parallel
nope
I do not agree with this.
all the resistors connected in parallel will have the same voltage
before those electric charges passing through the resistors, their voltages are the same.
no
But, after passing through, their voltages vary.
what
one minute
I do not agree
ill just see if i can find a diagram
this basically
since all resistors are connected from the same endpoints in parallel
the potential difference across those two points will be same for all resistors connected across those points
but in series the potential decreases from 12V to 0V
so the difference is split across the resistors
based on how well they resist
I do not like the diagram. It is just memorisation rather than understanding
memorization??? what memorization??????
oh
So were you saying that point A and point B should have same voltage
that diagram
is it your point
no no
not a single point
the voltage across A and B is same for all resistors
then what is it
yes
the voltage be reduced when passing through a resistor
do you agree
i guess so yes
If resistors have different ohm, then the voltage would not be the same.
After those charges passing through them.
do you agree
if they are in series
because in series the same current goes through all resistors
but in parallel the current divides itself and passes through each resistor in different amounts
thats why V = IR still holds
would they be equally divided.
not necessarily
depending on its resistance
for example if 1 ohm and 3 ohm are connected in parallel
3/4ths of the current will flow though 1 ohm resistor
and the other 1/4th will pass through 3 ohm
what about the voltage, shouldn't the current depend on it?
yeah V = IR
for each resistor as resistance increases current passing through it decreases
to keep V constant
I thought it is the resistance that is constant instead of V to be constant.
I mean each resistor, conductor has a constant resistance, at some temperature.
uhhhhhh
that is DEFINITELY not true
steel and plastic
at room temperature
one has very high and other has very low resistance
hows that
that means it is a false claim
resistance is the QUALITY of a substance
for each substance resistance varies
I see
im not saying resistance of a single substance
I see
i meant to say that if the resistance of a substance is higher then the current passing through it will be lower
I see now
So you are claiming that point T and point S have same voltage.
Is it your claim
again
points cant have voltage
voltage ACROSS the two points is same for all resistors
electric charges on these points
see the arrows
you take the tip of the arrow - the end of the arrow and find how much voltage goes across the resistor
and its the same for both since both resistors are connected to the same thing (called node)
does the direction of these arrow as the same as the current
no it opposes the current
so current goes down these arrows go up
because voltage goes from high potential to low potential
How do you know the bottom would be 0, or should I say how do you get the voltage of the bottom passage.
well you know that the top is 12 V
green arrow at the power source on the left
voltage goes from high potential to low
the source is 12V
so since you know that the voltage goes from high potential to low potential
and across the voltage source you have 12 volts
you take high potential (12) - lower potential ( x ) = 12
x is the value of the black line
this equation should not be hard to solve
where you get that equation from
how do you know the "high potential - lower potential" would be 12
because the voltage at the source is 12
bro i legit explained every step i took to find that equation idk what else i could do
does it imply "the high potential - the lower potential = 12"
why
whats the voltage at the source
it is 12
okay
try this
I agree with it now that if parallel then the same voltage
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I see
watch more youtube videos about electric circuits though, if you are interesed in them and you aren't being taught
I think the reason that I feel it boring is because I do not actually apply it in real life.
electric circuits?
yes
well i mean you can always get a small electronics set and play with that
just stay under 12 V or else it would start hurting
like if I was running a NASA project that needs me to solve those electric circuits
I would definitely be interested in that.
well you seem very curious about them with the amout of questions you asked
so you can learn about them alot
if you get familiar with them enough you can start hopping on electronic circuits and using gates and such to power stuff
can the "water analogy" be exercised to explain all of these things like if parallel then they have same voltage.
water analogy is used more for current
voltage you can think of like mountains
higher potential is a high mountain
and lower potential is a smaller mountain
and 0V is sea level
the higher the voltage the higher the mountain
the water splits across different streams
but they all descend the same height
thaats how parallel resistors work
How do you know they all descend the same height? by the "high potential - low potential" equation?
all the analogy can be applied to justify it.
can i send files on this server?
I suppose so?
do you have a laptop?
sure
this is a circuit simulation program, you don't have to download it if you don't trust the file but it shows how the voltage moves across the circuit
don't go too deep into it becasue then you have AC circuits which are different than DC which is what you are doing for the moment
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What have you tried?
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Have you tried moving 5^2 in the denominator to the right side?
Not that fast
Try multiplying the equation by 5^3
Is it 4?
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Do you have any idea about the next step?
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Move one to the right side
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And move 3 to the right side, end
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Log
🪵 5
Yes
Rmb, log base 5
and that’s all, that’s the entire process
What is this for?
@frozen dagger have you gotten my point?
If does, give me an affirmative reply. On the contrary, tell me where you are stuck at.
Can u help me with mine
Which channel?
11
You cannot take out 7 from the exponent
I know what you mean now
yes
Just move 3 from the left to the right
That’s all
Correct
That’s all
That’s x
Aren’t you supposed to find x?
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You don’t need to deal with it
Do you actually believe the answer is rational?
No it’s not
it’s in between 1.5 and 2
are you able to isolate 5^x on one side of the equation?
imo that’s the first step then we’ll talk about logs
are you able to move the 5 squared on the denominator to the other side?

Nah
I don’t know how to convince them that the answer is irrational
I’ve guided him through the entire process
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yeah i’m reading that
That’s the current issue
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no its correct
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Can someone help me tell which graph has a vertical asymptote at x=0
x=0, and passes through the point (1,7)
mark where point (1,7) is on each of the graphs
its ok if it's not on the scale for some of them
is this the correct graph?
yep
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could someone explain how they got to that answer? I got the right tangent line eq, y=1/2(x) +2 but my answer is always wrong
Just use the formula f(r) = f(a) + delx (derivative of f(x) at x = a)
Here delx is. 4 and a is 27
What are you using for (x-a) in the approximation?
so f(27) +4(1/((3x)^(2/3))
Ye
hmm
Btw cube root of 27 is 3 how tf did you get 2.11
no idea
i saw a vid where they made us find the tangent line
and use that to approx
U don't need the eq of tangent to approx u can directly use the derivative at that point
so in here 1/((3x)^(2/3))
can i just put the 27.4 instead of x?
wait no
that would be wrong
right
It is the nearest cube value to 27.4.
f(a) would be 3
In the above equation, you plug in all of the values for a and use 27.4 for x.
The above equation is the non-reduce form of y = mx + b.
No, the 3 in (3)^(2/3) should be 27.
You're trying to cube the 27 before you need to.
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Can someone explain how this answer was achieved?
I know it's a very simple problem in multivariable calc, but it has been a while, and I am definitely missing something
not to mention my brain is fried today
In the first pair of brackets, would the partial derivatives not reduce the x. 2y, and 3z to 1, 2, and 3 respectively?
Or do I have to multiply out both pairs of brackets? Since the x, 2y, and 3z, are in the wrong place to be partial differentiated?
the notation is a little weird, but i believe the inner brackets is the divergence of A, which is then scalar multiplied with B
so assuming A=(x, 2y, 3z) and B=(3y, -2x, 0), then that expression is div(A)*B
Yes, that is correct
Well, I have always seen divergence to mean $\nabla \dotproduct v$
Adam
where v is a vector function
but those should mean the same thing
because dot product is commutative
wait but then im confused because the divergence should be 6, so then it is 6(3y, -2x,0) = (18y,-12x,0)
so i don't know how they got that
i think so
Hmm
Problem is, this is part of a proof for one of the product rules which I have attempted, but in the textbook, this step is done, and after a few more steps, they reach the correct conclusion
Here, the same possible mistake is done too
ok in that case i think what they are distributing and then applying the partials to the term on the right
so for example you get $3y\frac{\partial}{\partial x} x = 3y$
Bair
oh yeah
very bizarre
so 3y is treated as an outside constant, rather than something being differentiated
but anyways, once you distribute, you can bring the 3y in like normal, then differentiate
yeah, it is
well, thank you very much for helping, this was giving me a headache!
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what is wrong with this
the one on the right needs to be bound?
oh
yes
welp nvm
how was this right
and this wrong
nvm
ill come back later with stuff i need help w
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You can't draw the y intercept, but it'll still touch the x axis at x=5
wym?
oh
then where should it be starting
i dont understand how im wrong
that should be the answer
I can't count
im so confused lol
relatable
Just forget everything I said I think I'm tired I'll look over your graph again one sec
ok
do u see anything
Maybe it's just because the line doesn't really look like it goes through (5,0)? How picky is this graph question?
has to be
pretty picky
i give up
this was right
Oh
Isn't it because of that point up top? Does it just pop up there?
i have another one sec
look good?
i feel i may have messed up the bottom
but overall it looks good i think
@summer imp
my god
it was wrong
wtf
Bottom line doesn't have a slope of 1/3
And top line you seem to have drawn from (-1,10) to (2,6), but it doesn't go through (-1,10), try (0,9)
No it's 1/4 now
its impossible to do 1/3
because i move it up and its 1/2
Start from the first point, go up 1 and right 3
This is such a weird tool how does it draw the arrows and full lines
ikr
you plot the points
and drag a line
and its not flexible
its hard to explain
on a specific point, so no inbetween action
If you need to draw it up to the edge of the graph for it to show an arrowhead then put a point on the edge of the graph such that then line passes through that point you just added
It needs to look like that. The thing is I just don’t know how your software works. It might just be put put off t=by the extra points you seem to have on top of the arrowheads here
ye, i skipped it
But you still have the same thing
the top left is right
Are you sure you need to draw the two points? Can’t you just start from the point you drew say at (4,-3) and drag a line ensuring it passes through (8,-4)?
ok i can drag from there but it locks onto one of the points
so i cant just lay it in the middle
it keeps doing it on the right answers tho, i dont know how to
im so done
i can put it in the middle and it keep shows up in the examples on the fucking middle
You might want to ask clarifications with your instructor then because it looks like it’s either really poorly made or you’re doing something wrong drawing the lines
yh
sadly
it is summer homework and due tomorrow
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it was like one of my last problems
Ah shoot
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i have 3 questions i need help on
i can do the long division
but
i need some assitance
3 more of these and then i can sleep for next day of school id really appreciate the help
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Does anyone have any tips for when you are stuck reading a proof for an hour and you still can’t understand?
Thing is, is summer and I’m just reading on my own.
There isn’t a professor or upperclassman to ask. I google it but I barely find clear explanations, instead I find the same proof or longer again
Okey thank you, I’ll share the proof
Also anytime I share a picture of a page, do I have to to edit it and cut it? I just want to know for next time.
Btw I’m not sure what the name of this proof is but it is related to something called the Ramsey game
Which is a bit related to graph theory and the nodes having either odd or even degree
I think
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Well then, show that question you're struggling with 
their technique is on the finite case: $$\sum_{i=1}^n$$
qwertytrewq
now let us do the finite case first: what is $$\sum_{i=1}^n ix^i$$
qwertytrewq
are you asking what it equals?
yeah
follow the technique from the second img step by step
good, now notice we have a formula for $$1+x+x^2+\cdots+x^{n-1}$$
qwertytrewq
precisely from the previous pic
yeah
so can you simplify further?
yeah
using the formula?
the light is covering some part i cant see
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I have a uniform distribution D between T-E and T+E where E is known but T is unknown.
I can sample random values from D and average them to try and approximate T, Let's call this approximation T_a. However, I'd like to know how close T_a is to the true value of T.
How could can I define a function F(E, W, P) where E≥0 W≥0 0≤P≤1 and where P is the probability that |T_a-T|≤W is true?
As an example: F(5, 2, 0.5) would tell me how many samples I'd need to take of D to be 50% sure that T_a is within 2 units of T.
Any help is appreciated ^^
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i wrote the question here ^
if anything is unclear, just ask and i'll see if i can explain better
is anything unclear?
Btw if you don't get an answer here, you might be able to get an answer in #probability-statistics
Ngl I don’t know. Kinda rusty might need to change my roles
Ask a higher up im new
( and I’ve been drinking )
oh, alright. is it fine to ask questions there as well? i assumed only the help section was dedicated to that.
Yup the topics channels are also fine to ask for help in
Just try not to have the same question active in multiple different places at the same time
Yeah, if you want to ask the q in #probability-statistics instead
Hope you find someone able to help!
i might give that a try in a bit then!
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Hello

I will not show the other questions since it's basically the same idea
I just want to know how you can tell if a graph is a polynominal function
like what are the characteristics of it
I can search it up in like other places but like I thought it would be faster if I just asked it here
a polynomial function will shoot up to infinity like a
not sure how to specify it tho
A polynomial function will approach ♾️/ - ♾️ when x is getting extremely big or small
Yeah it is
and it would be considered a quadratic function since it has 2 zeroes
but the second one would not be since it has no zeroes
It has f'x = 0 at three points
It is not a quadratic
oh
A higher order with complex roots
ohh
is it because the graph looks like broken?
a regular quadatric function would look normal
like no bends
is that why
A quadratic function will always be a parabola
alright
so the first one IS a polynomial function but it's just a higher degree one?
Yeah
2nd one is just observation
So in order for it to be a polynomianl function, is it required for it to have zeroes?
I'm giving an example
for example like the second one wouldn't be a polynominal function since it doesn't have any zeroes
,w graph x²+x+1= 0
and it's an exponential function
hmm
Is x² +x +1 polynomial?
We call them complex roots
wait so since it is imaginary, it would not be considerd a polynomial function?
Do the zeroes have to be real in order for it to be a polynomial function
No it is a polynomial function
ah
No
I see
Basically polynomial functions are continuous in their domain of definition
I see..
Your 2nd Q is although not a polynomial
hmm
ah yes
Wait one moment
This is a polynomial function:
$$y = a_{n}x^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_2x^2 + a_1x + a_0$$
(with a_n≠0)
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I mean I understand how you can tell from the equation but I just don't understand how you can tell from the graph
If you do the limits at x → ±∞ what do you get?
Your exact graph
Or you haven't studied limits yet?
we're not learning about limits yet
we are still at the very start
Alright
Right now, we just have to determine whether a graph is a polynomial function or not
based on the equation which I understand and based on the graph
It's recommended you look at graphs of various functions, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, polynomial, you will soon understand
alright
I'll check it out
Use Desmos to try how various graphs look like
Okay
One moment
Without going in detail
See how graphs can be of polynomial function of various degrees
Yep
Just look at the images , it's quite beginner friendly kind
I can see that
Is there any good site I can practice?
I'm learning Advanced Functions right now
What ?
I mean practice problems
Idk such site but you can think of a random function in mind , plot it's rough graph and cheçk from desmos
Yeah 👍
Yeah, I found this definition:
To tell if a graph represents a polynomial function based on its appearance, you can look for the following characteristics:
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Smooth and Continuous Curve: The graph of a polynomial function is always smooth and continuous, meaning there are no sharp corners or breaks.
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End Behavior:
- If the degree of the polynomial is even, both ends of the graph will either go up or down.
- If the degree is odd, one end of the graph will go up and the other end will go down.
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Number of Turning Points:
- A polynomial function of degree ( n ) can have up to ( n-1 ) turning points (local maxima or minima). For example, a cubic function (degree 3) can have up to 2 turning points.
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Symmetry:
- If the polynomial function has only even powers, the graph will be symmetric about the y-axis (even function).
- If it has only odd powers and no constant term, it may be symmetric about the origin (odd function).
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No Asymptotes: Polynomial functions do not have asymptotes. If the graph has vertical or horizontal asymptotes, it is not a polynomial function.
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Behavior Near the x-axis: The graph may touch or cross the x-axis at the roots. It may cross at an angle or just touch the axis if the corresponding root has even multiplicity (e.g., the graph of ( y = (x-1)^2 ) just touches the x-axis at ( x = 1 )).
By checking for these features, you can usually determine if a graph represents a polynomial function.
Ene
it makes a lot of sense now
the second graph would not be a polynomial function since it has an asymptote
Hmm !
"We should know that the only polynomial functions that have asymptotes are the ones whose degree is 0 (horizontal asymptote) and 1 (oblique asymptote). i.e. functions whose graphs are straight lines. Therefore, we can say that a polynomial function has an asymptote."
Yeah, I can see why
I just looked at the answer key.
It says:
- a) "This represents a polynomial function because the domain is a set of all real numbers, the range does not have a lower bound, and the graph does not have horizontal or vertical asymptotes."
ah yes yes
I found a good definition:
In any polynomial expression, the exponents on the variable must be whole numbers.
• A polynomial function is any function that contains a polynomial expression in one variable. The degree of the function is the highest exponent in
the expression. For example, f{x) = 6x^ - 3x^ + 4x - 9 has a degree of 3.
• The nth finite differences of a polynomial function of degree n are constant.
• The domain of a polynomial function is the set of real numbers, {xgR}.
• The range of a polynomial function may be all real numbers, or it may have a lower bound or an upper bound (but not both).
• The graphs of polynomial functions do not have horizontal or vertical asymptotes.
• The graphs of polynomial functions of degree zero are horizontal lines. The shape of other graphs depends on the degree of the function. Five typical shapes are shown for various degrees:
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Lets say u: N(1,2)
Then how is Var[-2u] = 16 ?
This is the explanation we got, but i dont get it
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so we know that there are total 91 medals
distributed among 60
each one of them atleast got 1 medal; right?
so 91 -60 = 31
now how do i proceed
and now there are 5 people who got three medals
we have to subtract 5*2 medals since these 5 have 1 already
31-10 =21
21 medals!!! were given to those who won in exactly two events
correct me if i am wrong, or suggest some other method to solve it ( venn diagram highly suggested)
how many people recieved all medal? (single them out)
oh wait i didn't see you cook afterwards
yeah
good job
yeah i think the answer is correct, but the question is meant to be solved using venn, idk how to
oh i see lemme take a look
draw an venn diagram with the events A,B,C
where the region A is the people who won A, region B is the people who won B,...
mhm
and the conditions/the problem statement all traslate to "how many elements are in a certain region"
oh yeah, i think i got it
so we got three intersecting circles
we know the thing by which we can calculate n( A u B u C)
^this is given since there are 60 people
that equation has the thing for two intersecting circle too
yeah
and we know n( A n B n C) which is 5
awesome
thanks a lot
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normally when doing practice problems, i have atleast some idea on how i'd do them, but with this one, i have absolutely no idea
heck, i have negative idea
question no. 53, please
(grade 8)
where am i stuck: i can't even understand the question
holy cow- im a 10th grader and its hard
stupid!
Which question
53
yes
by any chance ru an indian-
mhm
420 is the answer
let me check
It is in the form of 2k
the last leaf has numbers 31 and 32
Level 3
52. (b) 53. (c) 54. (a) 55. (c) 56. (d) 57. (b) 58. (b) 59. (a) 60. (b
i don’t quite understand what a “case” is
same
