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Among all the roots of \[z^8 - z^6 + z^4 - z^2 + 1 = 0,\]the maximum imaginary part of a root can be expressed as $\sin \theta,$ where $-90^\circ \le \theta \le 90^\circ.$ Find $\theta.$
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If $z^8 - z^6 + z^4 - z^2 + 1 = 0,$ then \[(z^2 + 1)(z^8 - z^6 + z^4 - z^2 + 1) = z^{10} + 1 = 0.\]So $z^{10} = -1 = \operatorname{cis} 180^\circ,$ which means \[z = 18^\circ + \frac{360^\circ \cdot k}{10} = 18^\circ + 36^\circ \cdot k\]for some integer $k.$ Furthermore, $z^2 \neq -1.$ Thus, the roots $z$ are graphed...
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Compute \[\frac{1}{2^{1990}} \sum_{n = 0}^{995} (-3)^n \binom{1990}{2n}.\]
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By the Binomial Theorem, \begin{align*} (1 + i \sqrt{3})^{1990} &= \binom{1990}{0} + \binom{1990}{1} (i \sqrt{3}) + \binom{1990}{2} (i \sqrt{3})^2 + \binom{1990}{3} (i \sqrt{3})^3 + \binom{1990}{4} (i \sqrt{3})^4 + \dots + \binom{1990}{1990} (i \sqrt{3})^{1990} \\ &= \binom{1990}{0} + i \binom{1990}{1} \sqrt{3} - 3 \bi...
human
A certain regular tetrahedron has three of its vertices at the points $(0,1,2),$ $(4,2,1),$ and $(3,1,5).$ Find the coordinates of the fourth vertex, given that they are also all integers.
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The side length of the regular tetrahedron is the distance between $(0,1,2)$ and $(4,2,1),$ which is \[\sqrt{(0 - 4)^2 + (1 - 2)^2 + (2 - 1)^2} = \sqrt{18} = 3 \sqrt{2}.\]So if $(x,y,z)$ is the fourth vertex, with integer coordinates, then \begin{align*} x^2 + (y - 1)^2 + (z - 2)^2 &= 18, \\ (x - 4)^2 + (y - 2)^2 + (z ...
human
In a triangle, two of the side lengths are 7 and 8, and the angle between them is $120^\circ.$ Find the length of the third side.
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By the Law of Cosines, the third side is \[\sqrt{7^2 + 8^2 - 2 \cdot 7 \cdot 8 \cos 120^\circ} = \sqrt{7^2 + 8^2 + 7 \cdot 8} = \boxed{13}.\]
human
Find the range of the function \[f(x) = \left( \arccos \frac{x}{2} \right)^2 + \pi \arcsin \frac{x}{2} - \left( \arcsin \frac{x}{2} \right)^2 + \frac{\pi^2}{12} (x^2 + 6x + 8).\]
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First, we claim that $\arccos x + \arcsin x = \frac{\pi}{2}$ for all $x \in [-1,1].$ Note that \[\cos \left( \frac{\pi}{2} - \arcsin x \right) = \cos (\arccos x) = x.\]Furthermore, $-\frac{\pi}{2} \le \arcsin x \le \frac{\pi}{2},$ so $0 \le \frac{\pi}{2} - \arcsin x \le \pi.$ Therefore, \[\frac{\pi}{2} - \arcsin x = ...
human
In the diagram below, $\|\overrightarrow{OA}\| = 1,$ $\|\overrightarrow{OB}\| = 1,$ and $\|\overrightarrow{OC}\| = \sqrt{2}.$ Also, $\tan \angle AOC = 7$ and $\angle BOC = 45^\circ.$ [asy] unitsize(2 cm); pair A, B, C, O; A = (1,0); B = (-0.6,0.8); C = (0.2,1.4); O = (0,0); draw(O--A,Arrow(6)); draw(O--B,Arrow(6))...
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By constructing a right triangle with adjacent side 1, opposite side 7, and hypotenuse $\sqrt{1^2 + 7^2} = 5 \sqrt{2}$, we see that \[\cos \angle AOC = \frac{1}{5 \sqrt{2}} \quad \text{and} \quad \sin \angle AOC = \frac{7}{5 \sqrt{2}}.\]Then \begin{align*} \cos \angle AOB &= \cos (\angle AOC + \angle BOC) \\ &= \cos \a...
human
Find the least positive integer $n$ such that $$\frac 1{\sin 45^\circ\sin 46^\circ}+\frac 1{\sin 47^\circ\sin 48^\circ}+\cdots+\frac 1{\sin 133^\circ\sin 134^\circ}=\frac 1{\sin n^\circ}.$$
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Each term is of the form $\frac{1}{\sin k^\circ \sin (k + 1)^\circ}.$ To deal with this term, we look at $\sin ((k + 1)^\circ - k^\circ).$ From the angle subtraction formula, \[\sin ((k + 1)^\circ - k^\circ) = \sin (k + 1)^\circ \cos k^\circ - \cos (k + 1)^\circ \sin k^\circ.\]Then \begin{align*} \frac{\sin 1^\circ}{...
human
Let $\mathbf{v}$ and $\mathbf{w}$ be vectors such that \[\operatorname{proj}_{\mathbf{w}} \mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}.\]Compute $\operatorname{proj}_{\mathbf{w}} (-2 \mathbf{v}).$
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From the formula for a projection, \begin{align*} \operatorname{proj}_{\mathbf{w}} (-2 \mathbf{v}) &= \frac{(-2 \mathbf{v}) \cdot \mathbf{w}}{\|\mathbf{w}\|^2} \mathbf{w} \\ &= -2 \frac{\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{w}}{\|\mathbf{w}\|^2} \mathbf{w} \\ &= -2 \operatorname{proj}_{\mathbf{w}} \mathbf{v} \\ &= \boxed{\begin{pma...
human
Point $P$ is located inside triangle $ABC$ so that angles $PAB, PBC,$ and $PCA$ are all congruent. The sides of the triangle have lengths $AB=13, BC=14,$ and $CA=15.$ Find $\tan \angle PAB.$
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Let $\omega = \angle PAB = \angle PBC = \angle PCA,$ and let $x = AP,$ $y = BP,$ and $z = CP.$ [asy] unitsize(0.4 cm); pair A, B, C, P; int a, b, c; a = 14; b = 15; c = 13; A = (5,12); B = (0,0); C = (14,0); P = (c^2*a^2*A + a^2*b^2*B + b^2*c^2*C)/(c^2*a^2 + a^2*b^2 + b^2*c^2); draw(anglemark(B,A,P,40),red); draw...
human
If $\tan \theta = 4,$ then find $\tan 3 \theta.$
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From the triple angle formula, \[\tan 3 \theta = \frac{3 \tan \theta - \tan^3 \theta}{1 - 3 \tan^2 \theta} = \frac{3 \cdot 4 - 4^3}{1 - 3 \cdot 4^2} = \boxed{\frac{52}{47}}.\]
human
The graph of $r = \cos \theta$ is a circle. Find the smallest value of $t$ so that when $r = \cos \theta$ is plotted for $0 \le \theta \le t,$ the resulting graph is the entire circle.
gpt
Let $f(\theta) = \cos \theta.$ When $\theta = 0,$ $r = 1,$ so in rectangular coordinates, \[(x,y) = (1 \cos \theta, 1 \sin \theta) = (1,0).\]Furthermore, the function $f(\theta) = \cos \theta$ is periodic, so we must find the next angle for which $(x,y) = (1,0).$ This occurs if and only if either of the following con...
human
Compute $\tan 20^\circ + 4 \sin 20^\circ.$
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We can write \begin{align*} \tan 20^\circ + 4 \sin 20^\circ &= \frac{\sin 20^\circ}{\cos 20^\circ} + 4 \sin 20^\circ \\ &= \frac{\sin 20^\circ + 4 \sin 20^\circ \cos 20^\circ}{\cos 20^\circ}. \end{align*}By double angle formula, \[\frac{\sin 20^\circ + 4 \sin 20^\circ \cos 20^\circ}{\cos 20^\circ} = \frac{\sin 20^\circ...
human
Let $\mathbf{a},$ $\mathbf{b},$ $\mathbf{c},$ $\mathbf{d}$ be four distinct unit vectors in space such that \[\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{b} = \mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{c} = \mathbf{b} \cdot \mathbf{c} =\mathbf{b} \cdot \mathbf{d} = \mathbf{c} \cdot \mathbf{d} = -\frac{1}{11}.\]Find $\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{d}.$
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Let $O$ be the origin, and let $A,$ $B,$ $C,$ $D$ be points in space so that $\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a},$ $\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b},$ $\overrightarrow{OC} = \mathbf{c},$ and $\overrightarrow{OD} = \mathbf{d}.$ [asy] import three; size(180); currentprojection = perspective(6,3,2); triple A, B, C, D, O;...
human
For all values of $x$ for which it is defined, $f(x) = \cot \frac{x}{4} - \cot x$ can be written as \[f(x) = \frac{\sin kx}{\sin \frac{x}{4} \sin x}.\]Find the value of $k.$
gpt
We can write \[\cot \frac{x}{4} - \cot x = \frac{\cos \frac{x}{4}}{\sin \frac{x}{4}} - \frac{\cos x}{\sin x} = \frac{\cos \frac{x}{4} \sin x - \sin \frac{x}{4} \cos x}{\sin \frac{x}{4} \sin x}.\]From the angle subtraction formula, \begin{align*} \frac{\cos \frac{x}{4} \sin x - \sin \frac{x}{4} \cos x}{\sin \frac{x}{4} ...
human
Compute \[ \begin{vmatrix} \cos 1 & \cos 2 & \cos 3 \\ \cos 4 & \cos 5 & \cos 6 \\ \cos 7 & \cos 8 & \cos 9 \end{vmatrix} .\]All the angles are in radians.
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The entries in each row are $\cos n,$ $\cos (n + 1),$ and $\cos (n + 2)$ for some integer $n.$ From the angle addition formula, \[\cos n + \cos (n + 2) = 2 \cos (n + 1) \cos 1.\]Then \[\cos (n + 2) = 2 \cos 1 \cos (n + 1) - \cos n.\]Thus, we can obtain the third column of the matrix by multiplying the second column by...
human
Suppose that the angles of triangle $ABC$ satisfy \[\cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 1.\]Two sides of the triangle have lengths 10 and 13. Find the maximum length of the third side.
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The condition $\cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 1$ implies \begin{align*} 0 &= 1 - \cos 3A - (\cos 3B + \cos 3C) \\ &= 2 \sin^2 \frac{3A}{2} - 2 \cos \frac{3B + 3C}{2} \cos \frac{3B - 3C}{2} \\ &= 2 \sin^2 \frac{3A}{2} - 2 \cos \left( 270^\circ - \frac{3A}{2} \right) \cos \frac{3B - 3C}{2} \\ &= 2 \sin^2 \frac{3A}{2} + 2...
human
Find the inverse of the matrix \[\begin{pmatrix} 9 & 18 \\ -6 & -12 \end{pmatrix}.\]If the inverse does not exist, then enter the zero matrix.
gpt
Since the determinant is $(9)(-12) - (18)(-6) = 0,$ the inverse does not exist, so the answer is the zero matrix $\boxed{\begin{pmatrix} 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 \end{pmatrix}}.$
human
There exist constants $a$ and $b$ so that \[\cos^3 \theta = a \cos 3 \theta + b \cos \theta\]for all angles $\theta.$ Enter the ordered pair $(a,b).$
gpt
From the triple angle formulas, $\cos 3 \theta = 4 \cos^3 \theta - 3 \cos \theta.$ Hence, \[\cos^3 \theta = \frac{1}{4} \cos 3 \theta + \frac{3}{4} \cos \theta,\]so $(a,b) = \boxed{\left( \frac{1}{4}, \frac{3}{4} \right)}.$
human
In the diagram below, $AB = AC = 115,$ $AD = 38,$ and $CF = 77.$ Compute $\frac{[CEF]}{[DBE]}.$ [asy] unitsize(0.025 cm); pair A, B, C, D, E, F; B = (0,0); C = (80,0); A = intersectionpoint(arc(B,115,0,180),arc(C,115,0,180)); D = interp(A,B,38/115); F = interp(A,C,(115 + 77)/115); E = extension(B,C,D,F); draw(C--B...
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Since $AB = 115$ and $AD = 38,$ $BD = 115 - 38 = 77.$ [asy] unitsize(0.025 cm); pair A, B, C, D, E, F; B = (0,0); C = (80,0); A = intersectionpoint(arc(B,115,0,180),arc(C,115,0,180)); D = interp(A,B,38/115); F = interp(A,C,(115 + 77)/115); E = extension(B,C,D,F); draw(C--B--A--F--D); label("$A$", A, N); label("$B$...
human
Find the matrix $\mathbf{M}$ that swaps the columns of a matrix. In other words, \[\mathbf{M} \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} b & a \\ d & c \end{pmatrix}.\]If no such matrix $\mathbf{M}$ exists, then enter the zero matrix.
gpt
Let $\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} p & q \\ r & s \end{pmatrix}.$ Then \[\mathbf{M} \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} p & q \\ r & s \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} pa + qc & pb + qd \\ ra + sc & rb + sd \end{pmatrix}.\]We want this to be equal t...
human
Below is the graph of $y = a \sin (bx + c) + d$ for some positive constants $a,$ $b,$ $c,$ and $d.$ Find $d.$ [asy]import TrigMacros; size(400); real f(real x) { return 2*sin(3*x + pi) + 1; } draw(graph(f,-3*pi,3*pi,n=700,join=operator ..),red); trig_axes(-3*pi,3*pi,-4,4,pi/2,1); layer(); rm_trig_labels(-5,5, 2);...
gpt
The graph oscillates between 3 and $-1,$ so $d = \frac{3 + (-1)}{2} = \boxed{1}.$
human
If triangle $ABC$ has sides of length $AB = 6,$ $AC = 5,$ and $BC = 4,$ then calculate \[\frac{\cos \frac{A - B}{2}}{\sin \frac{C}{2}} - \frac{\sin \frac{A - B}{2}}{\cos \frac{C}{2}}.\]
gpt
We can write the expression as \[\frac{\cos \frac{A - B}{2} \cos \frac{C}{2} - \sin \frac{A - B}{2} \sin \frac{C}{2}}{\sin \frac{C}{2} \cos \frac{C}{2}}.\]The numerator is \[\cos \left (\frac{A - B}{2} + \frac{C}{2} \right) = \cos \frac{A - B + C}{2} = \cos \frac{(180^\circ - B) - B}{2} = \cos (90^\circ - B) = \sin B,\...
human
Convert the point $\left( 8, \frac{7 \pi}{6} \right)$ in polar coordinates to rectangular coordinates.
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In rectangular coordinates, $\left( 8, \frac{7 \pi}{6} \right)$ becomes \[\left( 8 \cos \frac{7 \pi}{6}, 8 \sin \frac{7 \pi}{6} \right) = \boxed{(-4 \sqrt{3},-4)}.\]
human
Right triangle $ABC$ (hypotenuse $\overline{AB}$) is inscribed in equilateral triangle $PQR,$ as shown. If $PC = 3$ and $BP = CQ = 2,$ compute $AQ.$ [asy] unitsize(0.8 cm); pair A, B, C, P, Q, R; P = (0,0); Q = (5,0); R = 5*dir(60); A = Q + 8/5*dir(120); B = 2*dir(60); C = (3,0); draw(A--B--C--cycle); draw(P--Q--...
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We see that the side length of equilateral triangle $PQR$ is 5. Let $x = AQ.$ By the Law of Cosines on triangle $BCP,$ \[BC^2 = 2^2 + 3^2 - 2 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot \cos 60^\circ = 7.\]Then by the Law of Cosines on triangle $ACQ,$ \[AC^2 = x^2 + 2^2 - 2 \cdot x \cdot 2 \cdot \cos 60^\circ = x^2 - 2x + 4.\]Also, $AB = ...
human
Compute $\arcsin 0.$ Express your answer in radians.
gpt
Since $\sin 0 = 0,$ $\arcsin 0 = \boxed{0}.$
human
Compute the smallest positive angle $x,$ in degrees, such that \[\tan 4x = \frac{\cos x - \sin x}{\cos x + \sin x}.\]
gpt
From the given equation, \[\frac{\sin 4x}{\cos 4x} = \frac{\cos x - \sin x}{\cos x + \sin x}.\]Then \[\cos x \sin 4x + \sin x \sin 4x = \cos x \cos 4x - \sin x \cos 4x,\]or \[\cos x \sin 4x + \sin x \cos 4x = \cos x \cos 4x - \sin x \sin 4x.\]Applying sum-to-product to both sides, we get \[\sin 5x = \cos 5x,\]so $\tan ...
human
Below is the graph of $y = a \tan bx$ for some positive constants $a$ and $b.$ Find $ab.$ [asy]import TrigMacros; size(250); real g(real x) { return 2*tan(3/2*x); } draw(graph(g,-pi + 0.01,-pi/3 - 0.01),red); draw(graph(g,-pi/3 + 0.01,pi/3 - 0.01),red); draw(graph(g,pi/3 + 0.01,pi - 0.01),red); limits((-pi,-4),(p...
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The graph has period $\frac{2 \pi}{3}.$ The period of $y = a \tan bx$ is $\frac{\pi}{b},$ so $b = \frac{3}{2}.$ The graph is then of the form \[y = a \tan \left( \frac{3x}{2} \right).\]Since the graph passes through $\left( \frac{\pi}{6}, 2 \right),$ \[2 = a \tan \frac{\pi}{4} = a.\]Therefore, $ab = 2 \cdot \frac{3}{...
human
Find $y$ so that the vectors $\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -3 \\ -4 \end{pmatrix}$ and $\begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ y \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}$ are orthogonal.
gpt
For the vectors $\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -3 \\ -4 \end{pmatrix}$ and $\begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ y \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}$ to be orthogonal, their dot product should be 0: \[(1)(-2) + (-3)(y) + (-4)(-1) = 0.\]Solving, we find $y = \boxed{\frac{2}{3}}.$
human
There exist constants $c_1$ and $c_2$ such that \[c_1 \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} + c_2 \begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}.\]Enter the ordered pair $(c_1,c_2).$
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From the given equation, $2c_1 - 2c_2 = -1$ and $3c_1 + 5c_2 = 4.$ Solving, we find \[(c_1,c_2) = \boxed{\left( \frac{3}{16}, \frac{11}{16} \right)}.\]
human
Let $\mathbf{R}$ be the matrix for rotating about the origin counter-clockwise by an angle of $58^\circ.$ Find $\det \mathbf{R}.$
gpt
The matrix corresponding to rotating about the origin counter-clockwise by an angle of $\theta$ is given by \[\begin{pmatrix} \cos \theta & -\sin \theta \\ \sin \theta & \cos \theta \end{pmatrix}.\]The determinant of this matrix is then \[\cos^2 \theta - (-\sin \theta)(\sin \theta) = \cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta = \bo...
human
Find the maximum value of $\cos x + 2 \sin x,$ over all angles $x.$
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Since $\left( \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \right)^2 = 1,$ there exists an angle $\theta$ such that $\cos \theta = \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$ and $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}.$ Then by the angle addition formula, \begin{align*} \cos x + 2 \sin x &= \sqrt{5} \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \cos x + ...
human
Compute $\tan 60^\circ$.
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Let $P$ be the point on the unit circle that is $60^\circ$ counterclockwise from $(1,0)$, and let $D$ be the foot of the altitude from $P$ to the $x$-axis, as shown below. [asy] pair A,C,P,O,D; draw((0,-1.2)--(0,1.2),p=black+1.2bp,Arrows(0.15cm)); draw((-1.2,0)--(1.2,0),p=black+1.2bp,Arrows(0.15cm)); A = (1,0); O...
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Let $P$ be a plane passing through the origin. When $\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 3 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}$ is projected onto plane $P,$ the result is $\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 5 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}.$ When $\begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 0 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}$ is projected onto plane $P,$ what is the result?
gpt
The vector pointing from $\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 3 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}$ to $\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 5 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}$ is $\begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 2 \\ -4 \end{pmatrix}.$ Scaling, we can take $\mathbf{n} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}$ as the normal vector of plane $P.$ Thus, the equation of plane $P$ is \[x...
human
If the six solutions of $x^6=-64$ are written in the form $a+bi$, where $a$ and $b$ are real, find the product of those solutions with $a>0.$
gpt
We write $-64 = 2^6 \operatorname{cis} 180^\circ,$ so $x^6 = 2^6 \operatorname{cis} 180^\circ.$ The solutions are of the form \[x = 2 \operatorname{cis} (30^\circ + 60^\circ k),\]where $0 \le k \le 5.$ [asy] unitsize(1 cm); int i; draw(Circle((0,0),2)); draw((-2.2,0)--(2.2,0)); draw((0,-2.2)--(0,2.2)); dot("$30^\c...
human
The sides of rectangle $ABCD$ have lengths $10$ and $11$. An equilateral triangle is drawn so that no point of the triangle lies outside $ABCD$. Find the maximum possible area of such a triangle.
gpt
Place the rectangle in the complex plane so that one corner is at the origin, and the sides align with the real and imaginary axis. To maximize the area of the triangle, we let one vertex of the triangle be at the origin, and we let the other two vertices ($p$ and $q$) lie on the sides of the rectangle, as shown. [as...
human
The graph of \[r = -2 \cos \theta + 6 \sin \theta\]is a circle. Find the area of the circle.
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From the equation $r = -2 \cos \theta + 6 \sin \theta,$ \[r^2 = -2r \cos \theta + 6r \sin \theta.\]Then $x^2 + y^2 = -2x + 6y.$ Completing the square in $x$ and $y,$ we get \[(x + 1)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 10.\]Thus, the graph is the circle centered at $(-1,3)$ with radius $\sqrt{10}.$ Its area is $\boxed{10 \pi}.$ [asy] ...
human
Find the sum of all positive real solutions $x$ to the equation \[2\cos2x \left(\cos2x - \cos{\left( \frac{2014\pi^2}{x} \right) } \right) = \cos4x - 1,\]where $x$ is measured in radians.
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Let $x = \frac{\pi y}{2}.$ Then the given equation becomes \[2 \cos (\pi y) \left( \cos (\pi y) - \cos \left( \frac{4028 \pi}{y} \right) \right) = \cos (2 \pi y) - 1.\]By the double-angle formula, \[2 \cos (\pi y) \left( \cos (\pi y) - \cos \left( \frac{4028 \pi}{y} \right) \right) = -2 \sin^2 (\pi y).\]Dividing by 2 ...
human
Evaluate \[\begin{vmatrix} 0 & \sin \alpha & -\cos \alpha \\ -\sin \alpha & 0 & \sin \beta \\ \cos \alpha & -\sin \beta & 0 \end{vmatrix}.\]
gpt
We can expand the determinant as follows: \begin{align*} \begin{vmatrix} 0 & \sin \alpha & -\cos \alpha \\ -\sin \alpha & 0 & \sin \beta \\ \cos \alpha & -\sin \beta & 0 \end{vmatrix} &= -\sin \alpha \begin{vmatrix} -\sin \alpha & \sin \beta \\ \cos \alpha & 0 \end{vmatrix} - \cos \alpha \begin{vmatrix} -\sin \alpha & ...
human
Let \[\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}.\]Compute $\mathbf{A}^{100}.$
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We compute the first few powers of $\mathbf{A}$: \begin{align*} \mathbf{A}^2 &= \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \end{pmatrix}, \\ \mathbf{A}^3 &= \mathbf{A} \mathbf{A...
human
For $\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix} -10 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}$ and $\mathbf{w} = \begin{pmatrix} 15 \\ -9 \end{pmatrix}$, compute $\text{proj}_{\mathbf{w}} \mathbf{v}$.
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Since \[\bold{v} = \begin{pmatrix} -10 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix} = -\frac{2}{3} \begin{pmatrix} 15 \\ -9 \end{pmatrix} = -\frac{2}{3} \bold{w}\]is a scalar multiple of $\bold{w}$, \[\text{proj}_{\bold{w}} \bold{v} = \bold{v} = \boxed{\begin{pmatrix} -10 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}}.\]
human
Let \[\bold{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 2 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}.\]There exist constants $p$, $q$, and $r$ such that \[\bold{A}^3 + p \bold{A}^2 + q \bold{A} + r \bold{I} = \bold{0},\]where $\bold{I}$ and $\bold{0}$ are the $3 \times 3$ identity matrix and zero matrix, respectively. Enter the ordered...
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We see that \[\bold{A}^2 = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 2 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 2 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\]and \[\bold{A}^3 = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 2 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} \begin{...
human
Simplify \[\frac{\sin 10^\circ + \sin 20^\circ + \sin 30^\circ + \sin 40^\circ + \sin 50^\circ + \sin 60^\circ + \sin 70^\circ + \sin 80^\circ}{\cos 5^\circ \cos 10^\circ \cos 20^\circ}.\]
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By sum-to-product, \begin{align*} \sin 10^\circ + \sin 80^\circ &= 2 \sin 45^\circ \cos 35^\circ, \\ \sin 20^\circ + \sin 70^\circ &= 2 \sin 45^\circ \cos 25^\circ, \\ \sin 30^\circ + \sin 60^\circ &= 2 \sin 45^\circ \cos 15^\circ, \\ \sin 40^\circ + \sin 50^\circ &= 2 \sin 45^\circ \cos 5^\circ, \end{align*}so the giv...
human
There exist vectors $\mathbf{a}$ and $\mathbf{b}$ such that \[\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 6 \\ -3 \\ -6 \end{pmatrix},\]where $\mathbf{a}$ is parallel to $\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix},$ and $\mathbf{b}$ is orthogonal to $\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}.$ Find $\mathbf{b}.$
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Since $\mathbf{a}$ is parallel to $\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix},$ \[\mathbf{a} = t \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} t \\ t \\ t \end{pmatrix}\]for some scalar $t.$ Then \[\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 6 \\ -3 \\ -6 \end{pmatrix} - \begin{pmatrix} t \\ t \\ t \end{pmatrix} = \begi...
human
Let $O$ be the origin. A variable plane has a distance of 1 from the origin, and intersects the $x$-axis, $y$-axis, and $z$-axis at $A,$ $B,$ and $C,$ respectively, all distinct from $O.$ Let $(p,q,r)$ be the centroid of triangle $ABC.$ Find \[\frac{1}{p^2} + \frac{1}{q^2} + \frac{1}{r^2}.\]
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Let $A = (\alpha,0,0),$ $B = (0,\beta,0),$ and $C = (0,0,\gamma).$ Then the equation of plane $ABC$ is given by \[\frac{x}{\alpha} + \frac{y}{\beta} + \frac{z}{\gamma} = 1.\]Since the distance between the origin and plane is 1, \[\frac{1}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2} + \frac{1}{\gamma^2}}} = 1.\]Then \...
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Convert the point $(\rho,\theta,\phi) = \left( 12, \frac{7 \pi}{6}, \frac{\pi}{3} \right)$ in spherical coordinates to rectangular coordinates.
gpt
We have that $\rho = 12,$ $\theta = \frac{7 \pi}{6},$ and $\phi = \frac{\pi}{3},$ so \begin{align*} x &= \rho \sin \phi \cos \theta = 12 \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \cos \frac{7 \pi}{6} = -9, \\ y &= \rho \sin \phi \sin \theta = 12 \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \sin \frac{7 \pi}{6} = -3 \sqrt{3}, \\ z &= \rho \cos \phi = 12 \cos \frac{\pi...
human
Below is the graph of $y = a \sin (bx + c) + d$ for some positive constants $a,$ $b,$ $c,$ and $d.$ Find $a.$ [asy]import TrigMacros; size(400); real f(real x) { return 2*sin(3*x + pi) + 1; } draw(graph(f,-3*pi,3*pi,n=700,join=operator ..),red); trig_axes(-3*pi,3*pi,-4,4,pi/2,1); layer(); rm_trig_labels(-5,5, 2);...
gpt
The graph oscillates between 3 and $-1,$ so $a = \frac{3 - (-1)}{2} = \boxed{2}.$
human
As $x$ ranges over all real numbers, find the range of \[f(x) = \sin^4 x + \cos ^2 x.\]Enter your answer using interval notation.
gpt
We can write \begin{align*} f(x) &= \sin^4 x + 1 - \sin^2 x \\ &= \left( \sin^2 x - \frac{1}{2} \right)^2 + \frac{3}{4}. \end{align*}Since $\sin^2 x$ varies between 0 and 1, the range of $f(x)$ is $\boxed{\left[ \frac{3}{4}, 1 \right]}.$
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Find the area bounded by the graph of $y = \arccos(\sin x)$ and the $x$-axis on the interval $\frac{\pi}{2} \le x \le \frac{5 \pi}{2}.$
gpt
Suppose $\frac{\pi}{2} \le x \le \frac{3 \pi}{2}.$ Then \[\sin x = \cos \left( x - \frac{\pi}{2} \right),\]and $0 \le x - \frac{\pi}{2} \le \pi,$ so \[\arccos(\sin x) = x - \frac{\pi}{2}.\]Now, suppose $\frac{3 \pi}{2} \le x \le \frac{5 \pi}{2}.$ Then \[\sin x = \cos \left( \frac{5 \pi}{2} - x \right),\]and $0 \le \f...
human
Find the number of $x$-intercepts on the graph of $y = \sin \frac{1}{x}$ (evaluated in terms of radians) in the interval $(0.0001, 0.001).$
gpt
The intercepts occur where $\sin \frac{1}{x}= 0$, that is, where $x = \frac{1}{k\pi}$ and $k$ is a nonzero integer. Solving \[0.0001 < \frac{1}{k\pi} < 0.001\]yields \[\frac{1000}{\pi} < k < \frac{10{,}000}{\pi}.\]Thus the number of $x$ intercepts in $(0.0001, 0.001)$ is \[\left\lfloor\frac{10{,}000}{\pi}\right\rfloor ...
human
If $\sec x + \tan x = \frac{5}{2},$ then find $\sec x - \tan x.$
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Note that \begin{align*} (\sec x + \tan x)(\sec x - \tan x) &= \sec^2 x - \tan^2 x \\ &= \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} - \frac{\sin^2 x}{\cos^2 x} \\ &= \frac{1 - \sin^2 x}{\cos^2 x} = \frac{\cos^2 x}{\cos^2 x} = 1. \end{align*}Therefore, $\sec x - \tan x = \boxed{\frac{2}{5}}.$