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December 6, 2024

Algebra

Given a^2 - 4 = 0, the possible values for a are 2 and -2. Substituting these values into a^3 - 4, we find that a^3 - 4 can be either 4 or -12.

December 5, 2024

Calculus

The solution attempts to derive a reduction formula for the integral \(\int_0^\infty \frac{x}{\cosh^n(x)} dx\) using integration by parts and Feynman's trick, but ultimately finds that expressing the integral in terms of hypergeometric functions is a more suitable approach.

December 5, 2024

Calculus

The integral \int_{0}^{\infty} \frac{x}{(\cosh x)^2} dx evaluates to ln(2).

December 3, 2024

Calculus

To evaluate the limit, direct substitution results in an indeterminate form (0/0). Factoring the numerator reveals a common factor of (x-3), which cancels with the denominator. Substituting x=3 into the simplified expression yields a final answer of 58.

December 1, 2024

Linear-Algebra

The eigenvalues of the matrix [[3, 1], [1, 3]] are 4 and 2.

December 1, 2024

Linear-Algebra

The eigenvalues of the matrix [[0, 1], [-1, 0]] are i and -i.

December 1, 2024

Linear-Algebra

The eigenvalues of the given 3x3 matrix are 1, 2, and 2.

November 28, 2024

Geometry

The problem involves finding the equation of a circle given a point on the circle, the radius, and the fact that the center of the circle lies on a given line. Two possible circles satisfy the conditions, each with a different center, and the equations for both circles are derived.

November 27, 2024

Geometry

The solution finds the trace lines of a plane by setting one coordinate to zero and solving for the other two coordinates in terms of the remaining parameter. This results in parametric equations for the trace lines in the xy, xz, and yz planes.

November 27, 2024

Algebra

The equation represents an ellipse centered at (-2, 0) with a vertical major axis of length 4 and a horizontal minor axis of length 2.