# Prüfer Sequence

In combinatorial mathematics, the **Prüfer sequence** is a unique sequence associated with a labeled tree. The sequence for a tree on *n* vertices has length *n* − 2 and can be generated by a simple iterative algorithm. Prüfer sequences were first used by Heinz Prüfer to prove Cayley's formula in 1918.

## Algorithm to Convert a Tree into a Prüfer Sequence

To generate a labeled tree's Prüfer sequence, iteratively remove vertices from the tree until only two vertices remain. At each step, remove the leaf with the smallest label and set the corresponding element of the Prüfer sequence to be the label of this leaf's neighbor. The Prüfer sequence of a labeled tree is unique and has length *n* − 2.

### Example

Consider a tree with vertices {1, 2, ..., *n*}. Initially, vertex 1 is the leaf with the smallest label, so it is removed first and its neighbor's label is added to the Prüfer sequence. This process continues until only two vertices remain. For example, the tree's sequence is {4,4,4,5}.

## Algorithm to Convert a Prüfer Sequence into a Tree

Given a Prüfer sequence `{a[1], a[2], ..., a[n]}`:

1. The tree will have `n+2` nodes, numbered from `1` to `n+2`.
2. For each node, set its degree to the number of times it appears in the sequence plus 1.
3. For each number in the sequence `a[i]`, find the first node `j` with degree equal to 1, add the edge `(j, a[i])` to the tree, and decrement the degrees of `j` and `a[i]`.
4. At the end of this loop, two nodes with degree 1 will remain. Add the edge between these two nodes to the tree.

## Cayley's Formula

The Prüfer sequence of a labeled tree on *n* vertices is a unique sequence of length *n* − 2 on the labels 1 to *n*. For a given sequence *S* of length *n*–2 on the labels 1 to *n*, there is a unique labeled tree whose Prüfer sequence is S. This bijection proves Cayley's formula, i.e., that there are *n*^{n−2} labeled trees on *n* vertices.

## Other Applications

* Cayley's formula can be strengthened to prove that the number of spanning trees in a complete graph with degrees is equal to the multinomial coefficient.
* The proof follows by observing that in the Prüfer sequence, each number appears exactly times.
* Cayley's formula can be generalized to count the number of spanning trees of a complete bipartite graph.
* Generating uniformly distributed random Prüfer sequences and converting them into the corresponding trees is a straightforward method of generating uniformly distributed random labeled trees.

## References

## External Links

* Prüfer code – from MathWorld


To compute gas flow, four essential parameters are required: **Performance Co-efficient (C), Average Reservoir Pressure (P_{r}^{*}), Flowing Bore Hole Pressure (P_{wf}^{*}),** and **Exponent (n).** The formula for calculating gas flow is:

Q_{g} = C(P_{r}^{*}² – P_{wf}^{*}²)^{n}

Where:
- Q_{g} = Gas Flow
- C = Performance Co-efficient
- P_{r}^{*} = Average Reservoir Pressure
- P_{wf}^{*} = Flowing Bore Hole Pressure
- n = Exponent

Consider an example where C = 9, P_{r}^{*} = 10, P_{wf}^{*} = 5, and n = 0.5 (not 20, as the original value would result in an unrealistically large number due to the nature of exponential growth).

Given these values:
- C = 9
- P_{r}^{*} = 10
- P_{wf}^{*} = 5
- n = 0.5

Substitute these into the formula:
Q_{g} = 9(10² – 5²)^{0.5}
Q_{g} = 9(100 – 25)^{0.5}
Q_{g} = 9(75)^{0.5}
Q_{g} = 9 * √75
Q_{g} = 9 * 8.66
Q_{g} = 77.94

Therefore, the gas flow is approximately 77.94.


**1. If f(x) = 3x^2, then F(x) =**
**a) 6x**
**b) x^3**
**c) x^3 + C**
**d) x^3 + C is the correct form, but since the derivative of x^3 is 3x^2, the correct answer is x^3 + C, which is the antiderivative of 3x^2.**

**2. The two types of errors related to differentials are:**
**a) Human, Absolute**
**b) Absolute, Relative**
**c) Relative, Controllable**
**d) Controllable, Natural**
**The correct answer is b) Absolute, Relative, as these are the two types of errors that are related to differentials.**

**3. Mathematically, a differential is:**
**a) A gear box on the back end of your car**
**b) A word used a lot on a popular medical television series**
**c) A method of directly relating how changes in an independent variable affect changes in a dependent variable**
**d) A method of directly relating how changes in a dependent variable affect changes in an independent variable**
**The correct answer is c) A method of directly relating how changes in an independent variable affect changes in a dependent variable.**

**4. The 2nd derivative of a function at point P is 0, and concavity is positive for values to the right of P. What must the concavity be to the left of P for P to be an inflection point?**
**a) The concavity must also be positive**
**b) The concavity must be negative**
**c) The concavity must be neutral (0)**
**d) The concavity must be imaginary**
**The correct answer is b) The concavity must be negative, as an inflection point occurs when the concavity changes.**

**5. At what value of q is the concavity of w(q) = q^4 - 16 zero?**
**To find the concavity, we need to find the second derivative of w(q). w'(q) = 4q^3, w''(q) = 12q^2. The concavity is zero when w''(q) = 0, so 12q^2 = 0, q = 0.**
**a) At q = fourth root of 14**
**b) At q = 0**
**c) Never; w(q) is always concave down**
**d) Never; w(q) is always concave up**
**The correct answer is b) At q = 0.**

**6. What is needed to fully determine an anti-differentiated function?**
**a) A lot of luck**
**b) A boundary condition**
**c) What its value is at (0, 0)**
**d) Its real-world application**
**The correct answer is b) A boundary condition, as a boundary condition is needed to determine the constant of integration.**

**7. It has been determined that g(p) has a maximum at p = -47.6. What can be said of the function's concavity at that point?**
**a) g''(p) = 0**
**b) g''(p) > 0**
**c) g''(p) < 0**
**d) There's no way to tell without first knowing what the specific function is**
**The correct answer is c) g''(p) < 0, as a maximum occurs when the concavity is negative.**

**8. What are the values of C0 and C1 in d(t) = C1 + C0t - 16t^2, if d(1) = 4 and v(2) = -65?**
**First, find v(t) by differentiating d(t): v(t) = C0 - 32t. Then, use the given values to set up a system of equations:**
**4 = C1 + C0 - 16**
**-65 = C0 - 64**
**Solving the system, we get C0 = -1, C1 = 19.**
**a) C0 = -1, C1 = 21**
**b) C0 = 1, C1 = -21**
**c) C0 = -1, C1 = 19**
**d) C0 = 0, C1 = 1**
**The correct answer is c) C0 = -1, C1 = 19.**

**9. G(d) was determined to be 3d + C; here, C is called:**
**a) the constant of differentiation**
**b) the constant of anti-differentiation**
**c) the constant of integration**
**d) the constant of death and taxes**
**The correct answer is c) the constant of integration, as C is the constant of integration in the antiderivative.**

**10. Does f(c) = (c + 2)^3 - 2 have an inflection point? If so, where is it located?**
**To find the inflection point, we need to find the second derivative of f(c). f'(c) = 3(c + 2)^2, f''(c) = 6(c + 2). The inflection point occurs when f''(c) = 0, so 6(c + 2) = 0, c = -2.**
**a) Yes, at (-2, -2)**
**b) Yes, at (2, -2)**
**c) Yes, at (8, -2)**
**d) No**
**The correct answer is a) Yes, at (-2, -2).**


The benefit in kind for company cars is calculated based on the CO2-emission, which is determined by the reference emission. A higher CO2-emission refers to a less clean car and a higher benefit in kind. The reference emission is laid down annually in a Royal Decree and has decreased for 2015, resulting in a higher CO2-percentage and a more expensive benefit in kind.

The benefit in kind is calculated using the following formula: List price x CO2-percentage x 6/7 x age factor. The CO2-base percentage of 5.5% is linked to the reference emission, and the more polluting the vehicle, the higher the percentage. The reference emission is expressed in grams per kilometer and is determined annually by Royal Decree.

For every gram of supplementary CO2-emission, the base percentage increases by 0.1%. As the reference emission decreases, the chance that a company car emits more increases, resulting in a higher CO2-percentage and a more expensive benefit in kind.

As of January 1, 2015, the reference emissions are:
- 91 gr/km for diesel cars (93 gr/km in 2014)
- 110 gr/km for petrol, LPG, and natural gas (112 gr/km in 2014)

An example illustrates the impact on a company car:
- A new car with a list price of €40,000, petrol engine, and an emission of 125 gr/km.
- For 2014, the CO2-percentage is 5.5% + 1.3% (due to 13 grams more emission than the reference emission) = 6.8%.
- The benefit in kind for 2014 is €40,000 x 6.8% x 6/7 x 100% = €2,331.43.
- For 2015, the CO2-percentage is 5.5% + 1.5% (due to 15 grams more emission than the reference emission) = 7.0%.
- The benefit in kind for 2015 is €40,000 x 7.0% x 6/7 x 100% = €2,400.00.

Without considering the age factor, the car costs €70 more in 2015, a 3% increase. On average, company car drivers will pay 2.5% to 5% more in 2015. Applying the age correction factor of 6% per year, the benefit in kind for 2015 is €40,000 x 6.8% x 6/7 x 94% = €2,256.00.

Drivers with the highest possible benefit in kind (petrol cars with emissions over 237 gr/km or diesel cars with emissions over 218 gr/km) will not pay more.


The Microsoft Excel MINVERSE function returns the inverse matrix for a given matrix. It is a built-in Math/Trig Function that can be used as a worksheet function in Excel. The MINVERSE function syntax is =MINVERSE(array), where array is a square matrix format (rows = columns).

To use the MINVERSE function, enter the formula in a cell of a worksheet, selecting the entire range of cells that will contain the inverse matrix. For example, to find the inverse of a 2x2 matrix in cells A2:B3, use the syntax =MINVERSE(A2:B3) and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

Key points to note:

* The function returns the #VALUE! error if there is a non-numeric value in the array or if the input array matrix is not a square matrix.
* The function returns the #NAME? error if the only value in the array is non-numeric.
* Blank cells are not considered as having a value of zero when calculating the matrix.
* The function returns values only in the selected cells. If the selected cells are less than the required cells, the returned matrix is not the inverse of the given matrix. If the selected cells are more than the required cells, the function returns the inverse of the matrix in the required cells and #NA! error in the remaining cells.

Examples of using the MINVERSE function include:

* Finding the inverse of a 2x2 matrix: =MINVERSE(A2:B3)
* Finding the inverse of a 4x4 matrix: =MINVERSE(A2:D5)
* Finding the inverse of a 7x7 matrix: =MINVERSE(A2:G8)

In Office 365, the MINVERSE function can be used without pressing Ctrl + Shift + Enter. Simply type the formula in one cell, such as =MINVERSE(5), and press Enter to get the inverse matrix with a 5x5 dimension.


## Prime Numbers

**Definition and Factors**

A prime number is a positive whole number with exactly two factors: 1 and the number itself. A factor is a number that divides evenly into another number. For example, 10 is a factor of 2010 because 2010/10 = 201, and 201 is a whole number.

**Special Cases and Terminology**

The number 1 is not a prime number because it only has one factor, which is itself. A non-prime number is called a composite number, unless the number is 1, in which case there is no special name.

**Applications of Prime Numbers**

Prime numbers are used in cryptography through the trapdoor function, which relies on the difficulty of factoring large composite numbers into their prime factors. The larger the prime number, the harder it is to crack the code. Prime numbers are also essential for splitting numbers into their prime factors, which is useful for finding the highest common factor (HCF) or least common multiple (LCM).

**Splitting Numbers into Prime Factors**

To split a number into its prime factors, start by dividing the number by the smallest prime number that gives a whole number answer. Repeat this process until the answer is a prime number. For example, the number 12012 can be split into its prime factors as follows: 12012 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 13.

**Highest Common Factor (HCF)**

The HCF of two or more numbers is the largest number that can divide all the starting numbers and give whole number answers. To calculate the HCF, split the numbers into their prime factors, identify the common prime factors, and multiply them together. For example, the HCF of 924 and 3080 is 2^2 x 7 x 11 = 308.

**Least Common Multiple (LCM)**

The LCM of two or more numbers is the lowest number that is a multiple of all the starting numbers. To calculate the LCM, split the numbers into their prime factors, take the highest power of each prime factor, and multiply them together. Alternatively, the LCM can be calculated by multiplying the two numbers together and dividing by their HCF.

**Infinite Number of Prime Numbers**

There is an infinite number of prime numbers. A simple proof involves starting with a prime number, multiplying it by all prime numbers below it, adding 1 to the result, and showing that the resulting number is either prime or has a prime factor greater than the original prime number.

**Finding Prime Numbers**

Lists of prime numbers can be found using various tools and resources, such as John Moyer's prime number printer, which generates a list of prime numbers between two given numbers.


IMO Level 1 Mathematics Olympiad (SOF) Class 7: Questions 216-221

**Question 216**
The number of girls in a class is 3 times the number of boys. Which of the following cannot be the total number of children in the class?
a. 16
b. 64
c. 32
d. 18

**Question 217**
The total cost of three prizes is Rs. 4440. If the value of the second prize is 2/3 of the first and the value of the third prize is 1/2 of the second prize, then the value of the first prize is:
a. Rs. 1200
b. Rs. 1500
c. Rs. 1050
d. Rs. 1800

**Question 218**
A number is multiplied by 6. If 24 is subtracted from the product and the difference is divided by 42, the result is equal to 10. The number is:
a. 74
b. 56
c. 19
d. 52

**Question 219**
5 is added to a number and the sum is multiplied by 5. If 25 is subtracted from the product and the difference is divided by 8, the result is equal to 10. The number is:
a. 10
b. 19
c. 16
d. 14

**Question 220**
Savan is n years older than his sister, who is 19 years old. What is their total age before 2 years?
a. (19 + n - 2) + (n - 2)
b. (19 - 2) + (n - 2)
c. (19 + n) - 4
d. (37 + n) - 4

**Question 221**
No information is provided for this question.


Introduction
Incorporating squares into Microsoft Excel formulas can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of calculations, particularly in data analysis, financial modeling, and numerical manipulation. Understanding how to use squares in Excel formulas can simplify complex equations and generate more precise results.

Key Takeaways
* Incorporating squares in Excel formulas enhances calculation accuracy and efficiency.
* The square function in Excel, =SQUARE(number), calculates squares.
* Using squares in formulas simplifies complex equations and generates precise results.
* Cell references for squares offer flexibility and efficiency in spreadsheet computations.
* Advanced techniques, such as squared ranges and arrays, further enhance square applications in Excel.

Basics of the Square Function
The square function in Excel is =SQUARE(number), where the number to be squared is input within the parentheses. For example, =SQUARE(5) calculates the square of 5. To calculate the square of each number in a column, enter the formula =SQUARE(A1) in the adjacent cell and drag the fill handle down.

Incorporating Squares in Mathematical Formulas
The square function can be combined with other mathematical operators to perform complex calculations. The square function is represented as =A1^2, where A1 is the cell containing the value to be squared. The POWER function can also be used to raise a number to any power, including 2 for squaring.

Examples of complex formulas that include squares:
1. Calculating the area of a square: =side^2, where "side" is the length of one side.
2. Calculating compound interest: =P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where "r" is the interest rate and "n" is the number of compounding periods annually.

Utilizing Square References
To reference a cell containing a square value, use the caret (^) symbol, such as =A1^2. This offers flexibility and efficiency in Excel formulas, allowing for easy updates and reduced errors.

Troubleshooting Square Formulas
Common errors when using the square function include:
* Incorrect cell references
* Incorrect syntax
* Missing or extra parentheses
* Using nonnumeric values

To resolve issues, doublecheck cell references, review syntax, check for parentheses, and validate input values.

Advanced Techniques
Excel allows users to perform operations on entire ranges of cells, including squaring values within those ranges. The caret (^) operator can be used to square individual values within a range, such as =A1:A10^2. Squared ranges can be used for statistical analysis, regression analysis, and data visualization.

Conclusion
Incorporating squares into Excel formulas enhances calculation precision and efficiency, particularly in data analysis, financial modeling, and engineering calculations. Exploring advanced mathematical functions can further expand skills and enhance productivity.


The Scaffolded Consumer Math Curriculum has introduced a new unit on health insurance, which covers key concepts such as copays, coinsurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and the mathematical calculations involved.

This unit, like others in the curriculum, includes a range of resources: a printable PDF student book, a teacher's unit with answers, student notebook pages, PowerPoint notes, an editable quiz, warm-ups, and answer keys.

Key vocabulary in this unit includes premium, deductible, plan, deductible balance, HMP, PPO, copay, coinsurance, PCP, referral, specialist, out-of-pocket maximum, and open enrollment period.

The health insurance unit is designed to clarify complex concepts for students, particularly the math involved in meeting deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and calculating coinsurance payments, with the goal of giving students confidence in calculating healthcare costs.


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## NCERT Solutions for Class 10th: Ch 1 Real Numbers Math

### Exercise 1.1

1. Use Euclid's division algorithm to find the HCF of:
   (i) 135 and 225
   (ii) 196 and 38220
   (iii) 867 and 255

**Answer**
   (i) Divide 225 by 135: 225 = 135 × 1 + 90
       Divide 135 by 90: 135 = 90 × 1 + 45
       Divide 90 by 45: 90 = 45 × 2 + 0
       HCF = 45

   (ii) Divide 38220 by 196: 38220 = 196 × 195 + 0
       HCF = 196

   (iii) Divide 867 by 255: 867 = 255 × 3 + 102
         Divide 255 by 102: 255 = 102 × 2 + 51
         Divide 102 by 51: 102 = 51 × 2 + 0
         HCF = 51

2. Show that any positive odd integer is of the form 6q + 1, or 6q + 3, or 6q + 5, where q is some integer.

**Answer**
Let a be any positive integer and b = 6.
Then a = 6q + r, where r is the remainder and 0 ≤ r < 6.
So, a = 6q or 6q + 1 or 6q + 2 or 6q + 3 or 6q + 4 or 6q + 5.
For a to be odd, it must be of the form 6q + 1 or 6q + 3 or 6q + 5.

3. An army contingent of 616 members is to march behind an army band of 32 members in a parade. The two groups are to march in the same number of columns. What is the maximum number of columns in which they can march?

**Answer**
HCF (616, 32) gives the maximum number of columns.
616 = 32 × 19 + 8
32 = 8 × 4 + 0
HCF (616, 32) = 8

4. Use Euclid's division lemma to show that the square of any positive integer is either of the form 3m or 3m + 1 for some integer m.

**Answer**
Let a be any positive integer and b = 3.
Then a = 3q + r, where 0 ≤ r < 3.
So, a = 3q or 3q + 1 or 3q + 2.
Squaring these, we get:
a^2 = (3q)^2 or (3q + 1)^2 or (3q + 2)^2
    = 9q^2 or 9q^2 + 6q + 1 or 9q^2 + 12q + 4
    = 3(3q^2) or 3(3q^2 + 2q) + 1 or 3(3q^2 + 4q + 1) + 1
    = 3m or 3m + 1

5. Use Euclid's division lemma to show that the cube of any positive integer is of the form 9m, 9m + 1, or 9m + 8.

**Answer**
Let a be any positive integer and b = 3.
Then a = 3q + r, where 0 ≤ r < 3.
So, a = 3q or 3q + 1 or 3q + 2.
Cubing these, we get:
a^3 = (3q)^3 or (3q + 1)^3 or (3q + 2)^3
    = 27q^3 or 27q^3 + 27q^2 + 9q + 1 or 27q^3 + 54q^2 + 36q + 8
    = 9(3q^3) or 9(3q^3 + 3q^2 + q) + 1 or 9(3q^3 + 6q^2 + 4q + 1) + 8
    = 9m or 9m + 1 or 9m + 8

### Exercise 1.2

1. Express each number as a product of its prime factors:
   (i) 140
   (ii) 156
   (iii) 3825
   (iv) 5005
   (v) 7429

**Answer**
   (i) 140 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 7 = 2^2 × 5 × 7
   (ii) 156 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 13 = 2^2 × 3 × 13
   (iii) 3825 = 3 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 17 = 3^2 × 5^2 × 17
   (iv) 5005 = 5 × 7 × 11 × 13
   (v) 7429 = 17 × 19 × 23

2. Find the LCM and HCF of the following pairs of integers and verify that LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers:
   (i) 26 and 91
   (ii) 510 and 92
   (iii) 336 and 54

**Answer**
   (i) 26 = 2 × 13
       91 = 7 × 13
       HCF = 13
       LCM = 2 × 7 × 13 = 182
       Product of two numbers = 26 × 91 = 2366
       Product of HCF and LCM = 13 × 182 = 2366

   (ii) 510 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 17
         92 = 2 × 2 × 23
         HCF = 2
         LCM = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 17 × 23 = 23460
         Product of two numbers = 510 × 92 = 46920
         Product of HCF and LCM = 2 × 23460 = 46920

   (iii) 336 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7
           54 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3
           HCF = 2 × 3 = 6
           LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 7 = 3024
           Product of two numbers = 336 × 54 = 18144
           Product of HCF and LCM = 6 × 3024 = 18144

3. Find the LCM and HCF of the following integers by applying the prime factorization method:
   (i) 12, 15, and 21
   (ii) 17, 23, and 29
   (iii) 8, 9, and 25

**Answer**
   (i) 12 = 2 × 2 × 3
         15 = 3 × 5
         21 = 3 × 7
         HCF = 3
         LCM = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 420

   (ii) 17 = 1 × 17
         23 = 1 × 23
         29 = 1 × 29
         HCF = 1
         LCM = 1 × 17 × 19 × 23 = 11339

   (iii) 8 = 1 × 2 × 2 × 2
          9 = 1 × 3 × 3
          25 = 1 × 5 × 5
          HCF = 1
          LCM = 1 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5 = 1800

4. Given that HCF (306, 657) = 9, find LCM (306, 657).

**Answer**
LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers
LCM × 9 = 306 × 657
LCM = (306 × 657) / 9 = 22338

5. Check whether 6^n can end with the digit 0 for any natural number n.

**Answer**
No, 6^n cannot end with the digit 0 for any natural number n, because 6^n is always divisible by 2 but not by 5.

6. Explain why 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 and 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 + 5 are composite numbers.

**Answer**
7 × 11 × 13 + 13 = 13(77 + 1) = 13(78), which is a product of two numbers greater than 1.
7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 + 5 = 5(1008 + 1) = 5(1009), which is a product of two numbers greater than 1.
Therefore, both numbers are composite.

7. There is a circular path around a sports field. Sonia takes 18 minutes to drive one round of the field, while Ravi takes 12 minutes for the same. Suppose they both start at the same point and at the same time, and go in the same direction. After how many minutes will they meet again at the starting point?

**Answer**
They will meet again after LCM of both values at the starting point.
18 = 2 × 3 × 3
12 = 2 × 2 × 3
LCM = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 36
Therefore, they will meet together at the starting point after 36 minutes.

### Exercise 1.3

1. Prove that √5 is irrational.

**Answer**
Let √5 be a rational number.
Then √5 = a/b, where a and b are coprime and b ≠ 0.
√5 = a/b
5b^2 = a^2
5 divides a^2, so 5 divides a.
Let a = 5c.
5b^2 = (5c)^2
5b^2 = 25c^2
b^2 = 5c^2
5 divides b^2, so 5 divides b.
But a and b are coprime, which is a contradiction.
Therefore, √5 is irrational.

2. Prove that 3 + 2√5 is irrational.

**Answer**
Let 3 + 2√5 be a rational number.
Then 3 + 2√5 = a/b, where a and b are coprime and b ≠ 0.
2√5 = a/b - 3
2√5 = (a - 3b)/b
√5 = (a - 3b)/2b
But √5 is irrational, which is a contradiction.
Therefore, 3 + 2√5 is irrational.

3. Prove that the following are irrationals:
   (i) 1/√2
   (ii) 7√5
   (iii) 6 + √2

**Answer**
   (i) Let 1/√2 be a rational number.
       Then 1/√2 = a/b, where a and b are coprime and b ≠ 0.
       √2 = b/a
       But √2 is irrational, which is a contradiction.
       Therefore, 1/√2 is irrational.

   (ii) Let 7√5 be a rational number.
       Then 7√5 = a/b, where a and b are coprime and b ≠ 0.
       √5 = a/7b
       But √5 is irrational, which is a contradiction.
       Therefore, 7√5 is irrational.

   (iii) Let 6 + √2 be a rational number.
       Then 6 + √2 = a/b, where a and b are coprime and b ≠ 0.
       √2 = a/b - 6
       √2 = (a - 6b)/b
       But √2 is irrational, which is a contradiction.
       Therefore, 6 + √2 is irrational.

### Exercise 1.4

1. Without actually performing the long division, state whether the following rational numbers will have a terminating decimal expansion or a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion:
   (i) 13/3125
   (ii) 17/8
   (iii) 64/455
   (iv) 15/1600
   (v) 29/343
   (vi) 23/(2^3 × 5^2)
   (vii) 129/(2^2 × 5^7 × 7^5)
   (viii) 6/15
   (ix) 35/50
   (x) 77/210

**Answer**
   (i) Terminating, since denominator is of the form 5^m.
   (ii) Terminating, since denominator is of the form 2^m.
   (iii) Non-terminating, since denominator is not of the form 2^m × 5^n.
   (iv) Terminating, since denominator is of the form 2^m × 5^n.
   (v) Non-terminating, since denominator is not of the form 2^m × 5^n.
   (vi) Terminating, since denominator is of the form 2^m × 5^n.
   (vii) Non-terminating, since denominator is not of the form 2^m × 5^n.
   (viii) Terminating, since denominator is of the form 5^m.
   (ix) Terminating, since denominator is of the form 2^m × 5^n.
   (x) Non-terminating, since denominator is not of the form 2^m × 5^n.

2. Write down the decimal expansions of those rational numbers in Question 1 above which have terminating decimal expansions.

**Answer**
   (i) 13/3125 = 0.00416
   (ii) 17/8 = 2.125
   (iv) 15/1600 = 0.009375
   (vi) 23/(2^3 × 5^2) = 0.115
   (viii) 6/15 = 0.4
   (ix) 35/50 = 0.7


## Geometry Problem 1244: Circle, Radius, Perpendicular, Chord, Secant, Measurement

### Problem Statement
The problem involves a circle with various elements such as chords, secants, and perpendicular lines. The goal is to find the value of a variable x.

### Solution 1
To solve the problem, first connect points BF, BC, and BD. Note that C is the midpoint of arc BG.
- Triangle BEC is similar to FBC (by AA similarity), so CB^2 = CE * CF.
- Triangle DCB is similar to BCA (by AA similarity), so CB^2 = CD * CA.
- Equating the two expressions for CB^2 gives CE * CF = CD * CA, which simplifies to 4x * 10 = 3(x + 3).
- Solving for x yields x = 31/3.

Alternatively, let AB cut the circle at G. In isosceles triangle BCG:
- CG^2 - CE^2 = BE * GE = CE * EF = 24.
- So, CG^2 = 24 + 16 = 40.
- Since angle CGB = angle CBG = angle GDA, then angle CGD = angle DGB - angle CGB = angle DGB - angle GDA = angle GAD.
- Hence, CG^2 = CD * CA, which gives 40 = 3(3 + x), and solving for x yields x = 31/3.

### Solution 2
Another approach involves showing that angle CFD = angle CGD = angle EAD, which implies that AFED is cyclic. This leads to an easy calculation of the result.

### Solution 3
Join points F, O, and D. Since FO = OD = OC = r, triangle FCD is a right triangle. By similar angles, triangle FCD is similar to ECA, so 4/3 + x = 3/10, which simplifies to x = 31/3. However, this solution requires proving the collinearity of F, O, and D.


## Homework Statement
A satellite of mass m must be put into orbit with an apogee 2.5 times the radius of a planet of mass M. The satellite is launched from the surface with speed v₀ at an angle of 30° to the local vertical. Using conservation of energy and angular momentum, derive the equation [itex]v_0^2 = \frac{5GM}{4R}[/itex], assuming a spherical, non-rotating planet with negligible atmospheric effects.

## Homework Equations
The relevant equations are:
- Angular momentum: [itex]L = mr^2\dot{\theta}[/itex]
- Potential energy: [itex]V = -\frac{GMm}{r}[/itex]
where r is the distance from the planet's center to the satellite's position at time t.

## The Attempt at a Solution
Initially, the angular momentum is [itex]L = mRv_0\sin(30) = \frac{1}{2}mRv_0[/itex]. Thus, [itex]\dot{\theta} = \frac{L}{mr^2} = \frac{Rv_0}{2r^2}[/itex]. The total energy at time t is given by:
[itex]E = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 - \frac{GMm}{r}[/itex]
Alternatively, [itex]E = \frac{1}{2}mr^2\dot{\theta}^2 - \frac{GMm}{r} = \frac{mR^2v_0^2}{8r^2} - \frac{GMm}{r}[/itex]
At apogee, [itex]\frac{dr}{dt} = 0[/itex]. However, differentiating the energy equation yields [itex]0 = 0[/itex], which is not helpful. Since energy is conserved, E should be constant for all r and t, but the derived energy equation [itex]E(r) = \frac{mR^2v_0^2}{8r^2} - \frac{GMm}{r}[/itex] is not constant, suggesting a potential issue with the energy equation.


# If f : R → R be defined as f (x) = x^{2} - 3x + 2, find f (f (x))

**Solution:**

A function in math is a rule that gives a unique output for every input x. Given f (x) = x^{2} - 3x + 2, we need to find f (f (x)).

To find f (f (x)), we substitute f (x) into the function:
f (f (x)) = f (x^{2} - 3x + 2)
= (x^{2} - 3x + 2)^{2} - 3(x^{2} - 3x + 2) + 2

Expanding this, we get:
= (x^{4} + 9x^{2} + 4 - 6x^{3} -12x + 4x^{2} ) + (- 3x^{2} + 9x - 6) + 2
= x^{4} - 6x^{3} + 10x^{2} - 3x

Therefore, f (f (x)) = x^{4} - 6x^{3} + 10x^{2} - 3x.


**CFA Practice Question**

As sample size increases, ______

A. critical values for t decrease.

B. degrees of freedom decrease.

C. confidence interval width increases.

**Explanation:** As sample size increases, degrees of freedom increase and critical values for t decrease. This decrease in critical values results in a smaller amount being added to or subtracted from the sample mean to create the confidence interval. Consequently, the confidence interval width decreases.

**Key Concepts:**
- Increasing sample size leads to an increase in degrees of freedom.
- Critical values for t decrease with an increase in sample size.
- Confidence interval width decreases as sample size increases due to the decrease in critical values and standard error.


## What you need to know

Distance-time graphs visually express a journey, with distance on the y-axis and time on the x-axis. A distance-time graph shows how far someone or something has traveled and how long it took.

A graph describes a journey with several parts, each represented by a different straight line. During the first part, 09:00 – 11:00, the person traveled 30km away from home in 2 hours. The next part, 11:00 – 12:00, shows a flat line, indicating the person was stationary. The third part, 12:00 – 12:30, shows the person moved 30km further away from home. The final part, 12:30 – 14:00, shows the person traveled 60km back to the starting point.

In the third part, it took half an hour to travel 30km, compared to 2 hours in the first part, indicating a faster speed in the third part. This leads to calculating speed using distance-time graphs. Speed is equal to distance divided by time. The gradient of a line is calculated by dividing the change in y (distance) by the change in x (time). Combining these facts, the gradient of a distance-time graph equals the speed traveled during that period.

## Example:
Valentina's distance-time graph describes her full journey.

a) How long was she stationary for?
b) What was the total distance traveled during her journey?
c) What was her average speed in kilometers per hour between 17:15 and 17:45?

a) The graph was flat for one big square, equivalent to 7.5 minutes, so she was stationary for 7.5 minutes.
b) Valentina traveled 25km away from home, stopped, and then traveled 25km back home, totaling 50km.
c) The gradient between 17:15 and 17:45 is calculated as distance traveled (20km) divided by time taken (0.5 hours), resulting in 40km/h.

## Note:
To calculate average speed over a longer period with multiple lines, divide the change in distance by the change in time. This is equivalent to calculating an average gradient during that period.

## Constructing Distance-Time Graphs
You may be asked to construct a distance-time graph from a description. For example, if a question begins with "Neil left home at 12:00 and after half an hour of moving at a constant speed, he traveled 12km…", start the graph at 0 and 12:00, and draw a line ending at 12:30 on the time axis and 12km on the distance axis.

## Example Questions

1) From Neil's journey description, construct a distance-time graph.

Neil left home at 12:00, traveled 12km in half an hour, then increased his speed and traveled a further 32km in an hour. He stopped for 3 hours and then drove home at a constant speed, taking 2 hours.

The graph can be broken down into:
– 12:00 – 12:30, traveling from 0km to 12km;
– 12:30 – 13:30, traveling from 12km to 44km;
– 13:30 – 16:30, staying in one place;
– 16:30 – 18:30, traveling from 44km to 0km.

2) A distance-time graph describes a 1500m race run by Chris. Work out the maximum speed he reached during the run to 3sf.

The graph shows three different speeds. The maximum speed is found by calculating the gradient of the steepest line.
Period 1: Gradient = (600 - 0) / (72 - 0) = 8.33m/s
Period 3: Gradient = (1500 - 880) / (282 - 180) = 6.08m/s
The fastest speed traveled by Chris was 8.33m/s, to 3sf.


## 1. Overview

This tutorial covers how to automatically layout gridline intervals in a chart, focusing on a bar chart.

## 2. Placing Grid Line Intervals

To determine gridline intervals, we start with a chart representing a distribution, such as daily stock prices. The goal is to identify the correct spacing between ticks to understand the relative placement of observations. This involves analyzing the range of the distribution and covering it uniformly with gridlines.

## 3. Mistakes to Avoid

Two common mistakes are placing too few or too many gridlines. Too few lines hinder understanding, while too many lines cause overlap and clutter. The ideal approach is to cover the chart well while leaving enough space between gridlines for clarity.

## 4. The Middle Way Leads to Understanding

Properly placed gridlines should provide insight without overcrowding the chart. This balance allows for clear visibility of ticks and variable values.

## 5. What Numbers Are Nice?

Research in pedagogy, mathematics, and graphics helps identify desirable interactions between numbers and the human mind for maximal understanding. Multiples of 1, 2, and 5 are generally preferable, regardless of scale. Examples of nice and not nice numbers include:

Nice | Not nice |
---|---|
1 | 1.7 |
2 | 3 |
5 | 4.9 |
10 | 9 |
0.1 | 0.17 |
20 | 30 |
0.05 | 0.49 |
1000 | 900 |

## 6. The Algorithm

An algorithm can identify nice intervals for gridlines based on the distribution range and maximum number of ticks. It returns a list of ticks corresponding to nice intervals. The algorithm uses a list of unscaled ticks or a lookup table with a selected value times the magnitude as the interval between ticks.

## 7. Conclusion

This tutorial studied an algorithm for placing nice gridlines on a bar chart, ensuring effective and clear visualization of data.


Binary is the number system of the computer age, yet it is over 600 years old and was used by Polynesians as part of their counting system. Humans tend to prefer a base 10 system, presumably because it is what you get when you start counting on your fingers. However, binary makes arithmetic easier, with multiplication tables being simple, such as 0x0=0. The problem with binary is that it doesn't make writing numbers easy, for example, 7 is 111.

The mathematician Gottfried Leibniz knew about number bases and had worked out that binary had advantages back in 1703, some 300 years ago. Now, it seems that binary-like systems were used another 300 years earlier on the Pacific island of Mangareva. The Mangareva people used a mixed 10 and 2 base system, with words for values from 1 to 10, and then groupings of powers of 2. For example, takau (K) is 10, paua (P) is 20, and tataua (T) is 40. Thus, a number like 70 is TPK and 75 is TPK5.

This system avoids the problem of "small values" in binary but still has simple rules for arithmetic, such as 2 x K = P and 2 x P = T. It is argued that these rules made doing mental arithmetic easier. The use of groupings of two has been important in other cultures, such as in the I Ching, which inspired Leibniz's interest in binary. The Mangareva system is a unique example of a mixed base system, which was used for counting and arithmetic.

The advantages of binary, such as ease of implementing arithmetic and natural storage in a two-state memory, make it the best system for computer arithmetic. However, it was invented long before the computer, and its use in ancient cultures such as the Mangareva people highlights its significance in the history of mathematics. Researchers Andrea Bender and Sieghard Beller of the University of Bergen in Norway have published a paper on the Mangareva counting system, which provides insight into the development of binary-like systems.


#### Answer

$-5/32$

#### Work Step by Step

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and divide by the product of the denominators. This yields $-10/64$ since a negative times a positive is negative. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2 to get $-5/32$.


The constant Flux Linkage concept is crucial in studying alternator transients. It states that the Flux Linkage after a sudden disturbance in a closed circuit with zero resistance and capacitance remains constant at its predisturbed values.

In an alternator, the armature and field windings have negligible resistance and no capacitance, allowing them to be considered purely inductive. As a result, the flux linkages in these circuits cannot change immediately with a change in current in one winding, and a corresponding change in current in the other winding is necessary to maintain constant flux linkages.

The mesh voltage equations for any circuit can be written as follows, using the symbol Ψ for flux linkage (Nϕ). The resultant voltage, e_{1}, is a function of time. Integrating this equation gives the change in flux linkage over a small time interval, Δt. As Δt approaches zero, the integral also approaches zero, resulting in ƩΨ = 0.

This means that the instantaneous change in flux linkage is zero, proving the Constant Flux Linkage Theorem. The concept is essential in understanding alternator transients, where the flux linkages in the armature and field circuits remain constant despite changes in current.


**Tower of Facts**
**Standards Met:** CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.B.2; 3.OA.C.7
**What You Need:** A Jenga set with a math fact taped to each piece
**What to Do:** Build a Jenga tower with students, with each block having an addition or multiplication fact. Before removing a block, students must solve the math problem on it. For example, if a block reads "82 - 7," the student must say "82 - 7 = 75." For a challenge, use a mix of addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division facts.

**Chain Reaction**
**Standards Met:** CCSS.Math.Content.2.NBT.A.3; 4.NBT.A.2
**What You Need:** Individual whiteboards and markers for each student
**What to Do:** Have students sit in a circle, each with a whiteboard and marker. Give them a rule to follow, such as "-2" or "+40." The first student writes a three-digit number in standard and expanded form. Each subsequent student writes the next number in the sequence, following the rule, in both forms. For instance, if the rule is "-2" and the first student writes 782 = 700 + 80 + 2, the second student writes 780 = 700 + 80. Increase the challenge by giving more complex sequence rules or having students play without whiteboards, using mental math.

**Number Hunt**
**Standards Met:** CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.B.4; 2.NBT.B.5; 3.OA.B; 3.OA.C.7
**What You Need:** Laminated number cards from 1 to 100
**What to Do:** Hide laminated number cards outside and have students search for sets of three cards that make up fact families, such as 14, 37, and 51 for an addition/subtraction fact family. Challenge students to find fact families that are not only addition/subtraction but also multiplication/division, or a combination of both. Afterward, regroup and have students share and explain the fact families they found.

**Roll and Draw**
**Standards Met:** CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.C.4; 3.OA.A.1
**What You Need:** Number cubes, paper, markers
**What to Do:** Introduce multiplication by having students roll a number cube and draw an equivalent number of circles. Then, they roll the cube again and draw that number of stars within each circle. Students write both a multiplication and a repeated-addition sentence underneath the graphic representation. For example, if a student rolls a 5 and then a 4, they draw five circles with four stars each and write 5 x 4 = 20 and 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20. Variations include drawing arrays instead of groups of stars or making it a competition by splitting students into groups.

**Popsicle Practice**
**Standards Met:** CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.2; 2.MD.B.5; 2.MD.D.9; 3.MD.B.4
**What You Need:** Popsicles, paper plates, plastic rulers, pencils, grid paper
**What to Do:** Give each student a Popsicle and a paper plate. Have them measure their Popsicles to the nearest inch or centimeter and record the measurement. After a set time, have students measure their Popsicles again and compare the lengths by writing number sentences using the two measurements. As an extension, ask students to record measurements using both a centimeter ruler and an inch ruler and discuss how the measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen.


**UCAT Question Analysis - Quantitative Reasoning Question 30**

Recently published statistics show that trains run more slowly than 20 years ago on some lines. The average journey times for three major lines are provided. Assume that all trains ran non-stop from their city of origin to London.

**Q30.1 How much longer did the Lewes to London Victoria journey take in 2008 compared to 1987?**

a. 5 min
b. 8 min
c. 25 min
d. 61 min
e. 66 min

**Q30.2 What was the average speed of the Canterbury East to London Victoria train in 1987?**

a. 47 km/h
b. 58 km/h
c. 65 km/h
d. 76 km/h
e. 81 km/h

**Q30.3 By what proportion did the journey time increase between Southend and London Fenchurch Street between 1987 and 2008?**

a. 9.00%
b. 9.26%
c. 10.00%
d. 10.20%
e. 10.26%

**Q30.4 At what speed would the train need to run on the Faversham to Chatham portion to match the 1987 journey time?**

a. 43.2 km/h
b. 54.0 km/h
c. 69.5 km/h
d. 86.9 km/h
e. 89.6 km/h

**Q30.5 What is the distance between Lewes and London Victoria?**

a. 50 miles
b. 55 miles
c. 61 miles
d. 66 miles
e. 82 miles

**Answer and Explanation**

**Q30.1 — b: 8 minutes**
The additional journey time is 5 minutes for the first part of the journey plus 1 minute for the second part, and the final two parts took the same amount of time in both years, plus 2 minutes.

**Q30.2 — d: 76 km/h**
The total distance was 64 miles, travelled in 81 minutes. The average speed was 64 x 1.6093 / 81 x 60 = 76 km/h.

**Q30.3 — d: 10.20%**
The journey time in 1987 was 49 minutes, and in 2008, it was 54 minutes, representing an increase of 10.2%.

**Q30.4 — d: 86.9 km/h**
The Faversham to Chatham portion needs to be done in 20 minutes instead of 25 minutes to recover the 5-minute difference. This is equivalent to 54 miles in an hour, or 86.9 km/h.

**Q30.5 — a: 50 miles**
The cost per mile on the Canterbury to Victoria Line is £0.2484375. Since the cost per mile is the same on both lines, the number of miles on the Lewes to Victoria line is 12.40 / 0.2484375 = 49.91 miles, rounded to 50 miles.


**Problem 1**
A number x is at most 2 less than 3 times the value of y. If y = -4, find the greatest possible value of x.

**Problem 2**
The triangle inequality theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side. If a triangle has side lengths of 6 and 12, which inequality represents the possible lengths x of the third side?
A) x < 18
B) x > 18
C) 6 < x < 18
D) x < 6 or x > 18

**Problem 3**
Hector used an auger to remove corn from a storage bin at a constant rate. The bin initially contained 24,000 bushels of corn. After 5 hours, 19,350 bushels remained. If the auger continues at this rate, how many hours will Hector have been using the auger when 12,840 bushels remain?
A) 3
B) 7
C) 8
D) 12

**Problem 4**
A salesperson's total earnings consist of a base salary of x dollars per year, plus 11% of total sales. The goal is for total earnings to be at least 3 times and at most 4 times the base salary. Which inequality represents all possible values of total sales s?

**Problem 5**
Alan drives 100 miles per week. His car travels 25 miles per gallon. Alan wants to reduce his weekly gasoline expenditure by $5, given gasoline costs $4 per gallon. Which equation can Alan use to determine how many fewer miles m he should drive per week?


## Formula

$\sin 2 \theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$

### Proof

The proof involves a step-by-step analysis of right-angled triangles.

**Step 1: Expressing $\sin 2 \theta$**

Consider the right-angled triangle $UOS$ with angle $2\theta$. The sine of $2\theta$ can be expressed as $\sin 2 \theta = \dfrac{SU}{OS}$. Since $\overline{RW}$ intersects $\overline{SU}$ perpendicularly, $SU$ can be expressed as the sum of $SW$ and $WU$. Therefore, $\sin 2 \theta = \dfrac{SW + WU}{OS} = \dfrac{SW}{OS} + \dfrac{WU}{OS}$. As $\overline{WU}$ and $\overline{PR}$ are parallel, $WU$ can be replaced by $PR$, resulting in $\sin 2 \theta = \dfrac{SW}{OS} + \dfrac{PR}{OS}$.

**Step 2: Relating $SW$ to $\cos \theta$**

In the right-angled triangle $WSR$, $\cos \theta = \dfrac{SW}{SR}$. This implies $SW = SR \cos \theta$. Substituting this into the expression for $\sin 2 \theta$ yields $\sin 2 \theta = \dfrac{SR \cos \theta}{OS} + \dfrac{PR}{OS}$.

**Step 3: Relating $PR$ to $\sin \theta$**

In the right-angled triangle $POR$, $\sin \theta = \dfrac{PR}{OR}$. This implies $PR = OR \sin \theta$. Substituting this into the expression for $\sin 2 \theta$ results in $\sin 2 \theta = \dfrac{SR \cos \theta}{OS} + \dfrac{OR \sin \theta}{OS} = \dfrac{SR}{OS} \cos \theta + \dfrac{OR}{OS} \sin \theta$.

**Step 4: Finalizing the Proof**

In the right-angled triangle $ROS$, $\sin \theta = \dfrac{SR}{OS}$ and $\cos \theta = \dfrac{OR}{OS}$. Substituting these into the expression for $\sin 2 \theta$ gives $\sin 2 \theta = \sin \theta \cos \theta + \cos \theta \sin \theta$. Therefore, $\sin 2 \theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$, proving the formula.


To understand the relationship between the equilibrium constant and rate constants, consider a general chemical equation: A+B⇌C+D. The equilibrium constant (Kc) can be expressed as a ratio of concentrations: Kc = [C][D]/[A][B]. For an elementary chemical reaction, there is a single forward rate and a single reverse rate, which can be written as: forward rate = kf[A][B] and reverse rate = kr[C][D], where kf and kr are the forward and reverse rate constants, respectively.

When equilibrium is reached, the forward and reverse rates are equal: kf[A][B] = kr[C][D]. This relationship shows that the rate constants are related to the equilibrium constant: Kc = kf/kr = [C][D]/[A][B].

Part A: For a reaction with Kc = 5.79×10^8 and kf = 634 M^−2⋅s^−1, calculate the reverse rate constant (kr), given that the reverse reaction has the same molecularity as the forward reaction.

kr =

Part B: For a different reaction with Kc = 7.92×10^5, kf = 6.77×10^5 s^−1, and kr = 0.855 s^−1, a catalyst increases the forward rate constant to 2.24×10^8 s^−1. What is the new value of the reverse reaction constant (kr) after adding the catalyst?

kr =

Part C: A reaction has an equilibrium constant Kc = 4.32×10^5 at 25°C. It is an exothermic reaction, giving off heat while proceeding. If the temperature is raised to 200°C, what will happen to the equilibrium constant?

The equilibrium constant will:
A) increase
B) decrease
C) not change


Sean Davis is working with a large dataset, approximately 80,000 values, to create an empirical distribution. He wants to find the p-value of 130,000 points from this distribution. Initially, he used a loop to calculate the p-value for each point, but this process was time-consuming due to the large size of the datasets.

The initial approach was to loop over each point in the dataset, calculating the p-value as the sum of values in the empirical distribution greater than the current point, divided by the total length of the empirical distribution. However, this method was inefficient.

A suggested improvement was to use the ecdf function, which calculates the empirical cumulative distribution function. The p-value can be calculated as 1 minus the ecdf of the empirical distribution evaluated at each point. The correct syntax for this is p.val = 1 - ecdf(y)(x), where y is the empirical distribution and x is the set of points for which the p-value is being calculated. This approach simplifies the calculation and significantly reduces the processing time.


In science and engineering, numerical simulations are used to model real-world phenomena. These stochastic computer programs allow sampling from an implicitly given distribution that depends on the parameters of the program. However, they often do not permit explicit computation of the likelihood of an observation due to unknown inner mechanics or intractable computations. This poses a problem for inferring model parameters from observed data, as conventional methods for maximum likelihood estimation or Bayesian inference are not directly applicable. This scenario is known as likelihood-free inference.

Methods such as approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) and synthetic likelihood have been used to address this issue, but they struggle with high-dimensional data. Recent research has focused on deep learning methods to overcome these limitations. Neural networks have been used to approximate the posterior distribution of parameters, the likelihood function of the model, and the likelihood-to-evidence ratio.

A recent paper by Thomas et al. proposes a single framework that combines likelihood and posterior estimation. The method involves sampling from the prior on the parameter, training a likelihood model, and then using this model to train a posterior model. This process is repeated using sampling importance resampling from the posterior model instead of the prior.

The paper also discusses the topic of training loss, highlighting the importance of choosing the right divergence to compare the approximated distribution to the real one. Classical backward KL-divergence can favor "mode seeking" behavior, potentially limiting the search space to oversimplistic models. With the flexibility of neural approximators, it is more important to capture the entire space of possibilities accurately. The method is usable with common techniques such as forward KL divergence, importance weighted ELBO, and Renyi alpha-divergences.

The paper presents several applications, including classical benchmarks such as the Lotka-Volterra predator-prey model and a novel application to the pyloric network in the stomatogastric ganglion (STG) of the crab *Cancer Borealis*. This highlights the potential of simulation-based inference in automating laborious tasks, such as tuning simulator parameters using data from real systems. In engineering projects, good simulators are essential for dependent tasks, and simulation-based inference offers a principled way to automate expensive tasks, such as tuning an airplane simulator's parameters using data from a real aircraft.


#### Background: Powers of Graphs

Given a simple graph $G(V, E)$, we define $G^2$ by adding an edge between every two vertices $v,j\in V$ if there exists some $w\in V$ such that $\{v, w\} \in E$, and $\{u, w\} \in E$. This works similarly for $G^3$ (where paths of length 3 or less in $G$ become edges) and so on. The diameter of $G$ is the longest distance in the graph, denoted as $d$. Then, $G^d$ is a clique, since all paths in $G$ are at most of length $d$.

#### Background - Independent Set

Given a graph $G(V, E)$, an independent set of vertices is some $U\subseteq V$ such that $u,v\in U \Rightarrow \{u,v\}\notin E$. Finding a maximum independent set in a graph is known to be NP-hard and hard to approximate.

#### The Question

In a clique, every vertex is a maximum independent set. For every simple graph $G$ with diameter $d$, solving the independent set problem for $G^d$ is easy. This raises the question: if a problem is hard on $G$ but easy on $G^d$, how hard is it for $G^k$ where $k < d$?

#### Proof by Reduction

To prove that independent set is hard on $G^{d-1}$, we construct a graph $H$ that is only slightly larger than $G$, has the same diameter, and is such that solving the independent set problem for $H^{d-1}$ will give us the solution for $G$.

For an even $d$, we construct $H$ by taking $n$ disconnected vertices $u_1, u_2, ..., u_n$ (the 'old' vertices) and adding $n\cdot (\frac d 2 - 1)$ 'new' vertices. We add a special vertex $c$ and connect $u_i$ to $c$ by a path of length $\frac d 2$ using $\frac d 2 - 1$ of the 'new' vertices. For every $\{v_k, v_j\} \in E$ that form an edge in $G$, we add the edge $\{u_k ^1, u_j ^1\}$ to $H$.

Key observations:

1. For every two vertices of the original graph $\{v_l,v_t\}\notin E$, the shortest path from $u_l$ to $u_j$ in $H$ goes through $c$ and is of length $d$.
2. In $H^{d-1}$, all of the new vertices form a clique, and each of them is connected by an edge to each of the old vertices.
3. A maximum independent set in $H^{d-1}$ cannot contain any of the new vertices.
4. $\{u_j, u_k\}$ is an edge in $H^{d-1}$ if and only if $\{v_j, v_k\}$ is an edge in $G$.

These observations imply that every maximum independent set in $H^{d-1}$ correlates to a maximum independent set in $G$ and vice versa.

For an odd $d$, we use a clique of $n$ vertices as the center of $H$, and the proof works similarly.

The result shows that independent set is hard on all but the $d$-th power of a graph, in which case it is trivial. A slight tweak can be used to show that $H^{d-2}$ is no easier, and so on.


Amp hours of a battery bank depend on several factors, including the configuration of the batteries, the number of cells, and the type of battery. To calculate amp hours, it's best to consult a battery bank calculator before purchasing a new battery bank.

Batteries have a storage capacity measured in amp-hours (Ah), which represents the measurement of current flowing through a circuit in a given time period. For example, a deep-cycle battery has a capacity of 100 Ah, while an AA battery has a capacity of 10 milliamp hours. The amp-hour rating of a battery bank can be calculated by adding the individual batteries' Ah. For instance, a battery bank with three 100Ah batteries would have a total capacity of 300Ah.

The Ah rating is affected by several factors, such as temperature and the rate of discharge. The C rating is another important factor, where a C20 battery will run for 20 hours before being completely discharged. A battery with a higher C rating has more energy than one with a lower rating. The formula for calculating an amp hour is simple: one Ah is equal to one volt of energy.

When calculating the amp-hours of a battery bank, consider the age of the batteries, system voltage, and depth of discharge. A battery bank made up of different volt and chemistry batteries will be short-lived compared to one made of identical batteries. The system voltage can be 12V, 24V, 48V, or higher, and multiplying this number by the Wh per day gives the Ah required.

It's generally better to have smaller batteries than large ones, as they can easily be replaced if damaged. Adding or subtracting a battery from an existing battery bank is also easier. If the battery bank is too big, it will have a hard time charging and won't be able to run the intended load.

The Peukart effect is another important consideration, where some battery chemistries give fewer amp hours when discharged fast. This effect affects lead acid, carbon zinc, and zinc-air batteries, but is less noticeable for lithium ion, NiCad, and lithium polymer batteries.

To increase the voltage and amp hours of a battery bank, consider using parallel wiring. Connect batteries of different ampere ratings in series or parallel, depending on your needs. The most common rating system for batteries is amp hours, which expresses how long a battery can run while discharging power.

For a 1,000 Ah battery bank, approximately 1,000 watt-hours per day are needed. Dividing this number by 24 hours gives the corresponding daily discharge rate, which means a 1,000 Ah battery bank can produce 10 kWh of backup energy per day. The resulting daily discharge rate is 208 Ah, equivalent to 8.7 A.

In summary, calculating the amp hours of a battery bank involves considering several factors, including the configuration of the batteries, the number of cells, and the type of battery. Using a battery bank calculator and understanding the Ah rating, C rating, and Peukart effect can help determine the capacity of a battery bank and ensure it meets your needs.


**Average Formula**
The average formula is a crucial concept to understand for exams, particularly in competitive exams where time management is essential. The average is a calculated "central" value of a set of numbers, obtained by adding up all the numbers and then dividing by the total count of numbers.

**Calculating Average**
To calculate the average, follow these steps:
1. Add up all the numbers.
2. Divide the sum by the total count of numbers.

Example: Calculate the average of 2, 7, and 9.
1. Add the numbers: 2 + 7 + 9 = 18
2. Divide by the count of numbers: 18 ÷ 3 = 6
The average is 6.

**Average Formula in Maths**
The average formula is: Average = Sum of observations / Number of observations

Example: Five students have Rs. 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25, respectively. To find the average amount of money, use the formula:
Average = (5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + 25) / 5 = 75 / 5 = 15

**Types of Average**
There are three main types of average:
1. **Mean** (Arithmetic Mean): The sum of a group of numbers divided by the count of numbers.
Example: The average of 2, 3, 3, 5, 7, and 10 is (2 + 3 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 10) / 6 = 30 / 6 = 5.
2. **Median**: The middle number of a group of numbers, where half the numbers have values greater than the median and half have values less than the median.
Example: The median of 2, 3, 3, 5, 7, and 10 is 4.
3. **Mode**: The most frequently occurring number in a group of numbers.
Example: The mode of 2, 3, 3, 5, 7, and 10 is 3.

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To solve the given equations, we will follow the steps outlined below.

First equation: (x+5)/9 + 5 = (7x-10)/6

Put each term in (x + 5)/9 + 5 over the common denominator 9:
(x + 5)/9 + 5 = 45/9 + (x + 5)/9
45/9 + (x + 5)/9 = (7x - 10)/6
45/9 + (x + 5)/9 = ((x + 5) + 45)/9
(x + 5 + 45)/9 = (7x - 10)/6
Grouping like terms, x + 5 + 45 = x + (45 + 5)
(x + (45 + 5))/9 = (7x - 10)/6
45 + 5 = 50
(x + 50)/9 = (7x - 10)/6
Multiply both sides by 18:
(18(x + 50))/9 = (18(7x - 10))/6
18/9 = 2
2(x + 50) = (18(7x - 10))/6
18/6 = 3
2(x + 50) = 3(7x - 10)
Expand out terms of the left hand side:
2x + 100 = 3(7x - 10)
Expand out terms of the right hand side:
2x + 100 = 21x - 30
Subtract 21x from both sides:
-19x + 100 = -30
Subtract 100 from both sides:
-19x = -130
Divide both sides of -19x = -130 by -19:
x = 130/19

Second equation: (x+5)/10 + 5 = (7x-10)/6

Put each term in (x + 5)/10 + 5 over the common denominator 10:
(x + 5)/10 + 5 = 50/10 + (x + 5)/10
50/10 + (x + 5)/10 = (7x - 10)/6
50/10 + (x + 5)/10 = ((x + 5) + 50)/10
(x + 5 + 50)/10 = (7x - 10)/6
Grouping like terms, x + 5 + 50 = x + (50 + 5)
(x + (50 + 5))/10 = (7x - 10)/6
50 + 5 = 55
(x + 55)/10 = (7x - 10)/6
Multiply both sides by 30:
(30(x + 55))/10 = (30(7x - 10))/6
30/10 = 3
3(x + 55) = (30(7x - 10))/6
30/6 = 5
3(x + 55) = 5(7x - 10)
Expand out terms of the left hand side:
3x + 165 = 5(7x - 10)
Expand out terms of the right hand side:
3x + 165 = 35x - 50
Subtract 35x from both sides:
-32x + 165 = -50
Subtract 165 from both sides:
-32x = -215
Divide both sides of -32x = -215 by -32:
x = 215/32

Alternative solution for the first equation:
(x+5)/9 + 5 = (7x-10)/6
The lowest common denominator is 18, so multiply every term by 18.
(18(x+5))/9 + 18*5 = (18(7x-10))/6
2(x+5) + 90 = 3(7x-10)
2x + 10 + 90 = 21x - 30
2x + 100 = 21x - 30
130 = 19x
x = 130/19

Alternative solution for the second equation is not provided in the original text.


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4. **Geometry and Trigonometry**: Geometry, Trigonometry, Trigonometric Functions, Polar Coordinates
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The derivative of a function provides information about the shape of its graph. A positive derivative indicates the graph is sloping upwards, while a negative derivative indicates it is sloping downwards. The derivative, denoted as $f'(x)$ in Newton's notation or ${dy}/{dx}$ in Leibniz's notation, gives the slope of the graph at any value of x, provided the curve is smooth.

At points where the derivative changes from positive to negative, there are 'stationary points', which can be turning points if the function is continuous. Turning points occur where the derivative is equal to zero, and the tangent is parallel to the x-axis. To determine if a turning point is a minimum or maximum, a 'sign chart' is created, indicating the gradient of the tangent on either side of the turning point.

For example, the function $f(x) = x^3 - 3x$ has a sign chart that shows the curve approaches the first turning point (-1, 2) sloping upwards and leaves it sloping downwards, indicating a maximum. Turning points are relative (or local) maxima or minima, not necessarily the absolute highest or lowest values.

The second derivative, $f″(x)$, indicates the rate of change of the first derivative. For instance, in a displacement equation, the first derivative gives velocity, and the second derivative gives acceleration. When the second derivative is zero, the first derivative changes its slope, indicating an inflection point where the rate of change of angle of slope reverses.

Considering the function $y=x^5-5x^4$, its first derivative $f'(x) = 5x^4-20x^3$ and second derivative $f″(x) = 20x^3-60x^2$ can be used to find maxima, minima, and inflection points. Maxima and minima occur when $f'(x) = 0$, yielding $x=0$ and $x=4$. At $x=0$, the point $(0, 0)$ is a local maximum, and at $x=4$, the point $(4, -256)$ is a local minimum. An inflection point occurs at $(3, -162)$, where $f″(x)$ crosses the x-axis.


Lasso regression is a method used to fit a regression model when multicollinearity is present in the data. It tries to minimize the sum of squared residuals (RSS) with an added penalty term. The RSS is calculated as **RSS = Σ(y_i – ŷ_i)2**, where **y_i** is the actual response value, **ŷ_i** is the predicted response value, and **Σ** denotes the sum of the squared differences.

Conversely, lasso regression seeks to minimize **RSS + λΣ|β_j|**, where **λ** is a non-negative value, **β_j** represents the coefficients of the predictor variables, and **j** ranges from 1 to **p** predictor variables. The second term, **λΣ|β_j|**, is known as a shrinkage penalty. The value of **λ** is chosen to produce the lowest possible test mean squared error (MSE).

This tutorial provides a step-by-step example of how to perform lasso regression in R using the built-in **mtcars** dataset. The response variable is **hp**, and the predictor variables are **mpg**, **wt**, **drat**, and **qsec**.

**Step 1: Load the Data**
The **mtcars** dataset is used, with **hp** as the response variable and **mpg**, **wt**, **drat**, and **qsec** as the predictors. The **glmnet** package is used to perform lasso regression, which requires the response variable to be a vector and the predictor variables to be a **data.matrix**.

**Step 2: Fit the Lasso Regression Model**
The **glmnet()** function is used to fit the lasso regression model with **alpha=1**, which specifies lasso regression. To determine the optimal value of **λ**, k-fold cross-validation is performed using the **cv.glmnet()** function, which automatically performs k-fold cross-validation with **k=10** folds. The optimal **λ** value that minimizes the test MSE is found to be **5.616345**.

**Step 3: Analyze Final Model**
The final model is analyzed by obtaining the coefficient estimates using the **coef()** function. The coefficient estimates are:
- **(Intercept)**: 484.20742
- **mpg**: -2.95796
- **wt**: 21.37988
- **drat**: 0 (dropped from the model)
- **qsec**: -19.43425

The coefficient for **drat** is shrunk to zero, indicating that it is not influential in the model. This is a key difference between lasso regression and ridge regression, as lasso regression can completely remove predictors from the model.

The final model can be used to make predictions on new observations. For example, a new car with attributes **mpg=24**, **wt=2.5**, **drat=3.5**, and **qsec=18.5** is predicted to have an **hp** value of **109.0842**.

The R-squared of the model on the training data is calculated to be **0.8047064**, indicating that the model explains **80.47%** of the variation in the response values.