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math-016601
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
9
Indicate where a theorem is used: Is the following series convergent? Give one theorem-level reason and one alternative validation: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{59}{35}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence t...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{59}{35}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{59}{35}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: T...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{59}{35}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016602
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Start by stating any domain restrictions: Let $f:(0,151)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-6)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,151)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{151}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{151}{2n}$ in $(0,151)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both c...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016603
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Challenge: Let $f:(0,638)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(28x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,638)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016604
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Give a theorem-based solution: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(10x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Lipschitz via Mean Value Theorem", "approach": "Use MVT to get a global Lipschitz bound $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Apply MVT to $g(t)=\\sin(ct)$: there exists $\\xi$ between $x$ and $y$ with $g(x)-g(y)=g'(\\xi)(x-y)$.", "Step 2: Since $g'(t)=(10)\\...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivi...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Yes}$.)
math-016605
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
9
Solve and justify each step: Is the following series convergent? Give one theorem-level reason and one alternative validation: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{106}{35}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test....
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{106}{35}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness no...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{106}{35}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016606
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Warm-up: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(14x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Lipschitz via Mean Value Theorem", "approach": "Use MVT to get a global Lipschitz bound $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Apply MVT to $g(t)=\\sin(ct)$: there exists $\\xi$ between $x$ and $y$ with $g(x)-g(y)=g'(\\xi)(x-y)$.", "Step 2: Since $g'(t)=(14)\\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "robustnes...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain.
math-016607
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Indicate where a theorem is used: Let $f:(0,1691)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(52x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1691)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016608
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Carefully track domains: Let $f:(0,173)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(36x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,173)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{173}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{173}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\ln(...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016609
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
9
Compute the requested quantity: Let $f:(0,906)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(33x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,906)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{906}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{906}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\ln(...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016610
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
9
State any required conditions first: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{10}{33}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an ...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{10}{33}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it dive...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Diverges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{10}{33}$ is \\le 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Diverges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness no...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{10}{33}$, so the series is divergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Diverges}$.)
math-016611
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Let $f:(0,1540)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(36x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1540)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016612
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
9
Question: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{87}{25}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named conv...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{87}{25}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{87}{25}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016613
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
9
Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{81}{40}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an i...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{81}{40}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-series test is a ...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{81}{40}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016614
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
9
Indicate where a theorem is used: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(29x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Lipschitz via Mean Value Theorem", "approach": "Use MVT to get a global Lipschitz bound $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Apply MVT to $g(t)=\\sin(ct)$: there exists $\\xi$ between $x$ and $y$ with $g(x)-g(y)=g'(\\xi)(x-y)$.", "Step 2: Since $g'(t)=(29)\\...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain.
math-016615
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Be explicit about assumptions: Let $f:(0,468)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(42x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,468)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{468}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{468}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\ln(...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016616
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
9
Give an answer and a quick verification: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{96}{25}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{96}{25}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{96}{25}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-series test is a ...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{96}{25}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016617
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Give reasoning, not just computation: Let $f:(0,1290)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(11x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1290)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1290}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1290}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\l...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.",...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016618
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Solve and justify each step: Let $f:(0,1702)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(9)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1702)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1702}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1702}{2n}$ in $(0,1702)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both c...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016619
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
9
Complete the analysis: Let $f:(0,688)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(48x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,688)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016620
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
9
Solve and include a self-check: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{43}{7}}}.$$ (a) Sol...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{43}{7}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Remember: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{43}{7}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016621
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Proceed methodically: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(-20)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Mean Value Theorem Blow-Up", "approach": "Use MVT to show that on unbounded domains, the derivative growth makes a uniform modulus impossible.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose uniform continuity holds. Take $\\varepsilon=1$ and let $\\delta>0$ correspond.", "Step 2: Choose $x$...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude non-uniform continuity.", ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016622
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Provide a rigorous solution: Let $f:(0,884)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(19)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,884)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Quantifier/Epsilon–Delta Contradiction", "approach": "Assume a global $\\delta(\\varepsilon)$ exists and show it fails near the singularity at 0.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose $f$ is uniformly continuous and take $\\varepsilon=1$.", "Step 2: Let $\\delta>0$ be given by unif...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016623
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Give a theorem-based solution: Let $f:(0,1246)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-24)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1246)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1246}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1246}{2n}$ in $(0,1246)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016624
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Complete the analysis: Let $f:(0,759)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(22)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,759)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Quantifier/Epsilon–Delta Contradiction", "approach": "Assume a global $\\delta(\\varepsilon)$ exists and show it fails near the singularity at 0.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose $f$ is uniformly continuous and take $\\varepsilon=1$.", "Step 2: Let $\\delta>0$ be given by unif...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016625
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(14)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Explicit Sequence Counterexample", "approach": "Pick sequences approaching each other at infinity but whose squares stay separated.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=n$ and $y_n=n+\\frac{1}{n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{1}{n}\\to 0$.", "Final step: But $|f(x_n)-...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude non-uniform continuity.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016626
Real Analysis: Series — Divergence at the Boundary Case
9
Solve and justify each step: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{115}{16}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an indepen...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{115}{16}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-series test is a...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{115}{16}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016627
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Solve and then verify: Let $f:(0,46)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(10x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,46)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016628
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
9
Show all reasoning: For the parameterized p-series below, determine whether it converges. Your solution must reference the threshold at $p=1$: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{27}{14}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named co...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{27}{14}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: The p-series test is a specia...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{27}{14}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016629
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Prompt: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(9)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Explicit Sequence Counterexample", "approach": "Pick sequences approaching each other at infinity but whose squares stay separated.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=n$ and $y_n=n+\\frac{1}{n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{1}{n}\\to 0$.", "Final step: But $|f(x_n)-...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude non-uniform continuity.", ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016630
Real Analysis: Series — p-Series Threshold
9
Explain each transformation: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{24}{7}}}.$$ (a) Solve ...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{24}{7}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-s...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{24}{7}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016631
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
9
Find the exact value: Is the following series convergent? Give one theorem-level reason and one alternative validation: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{32}{9}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{32}{9}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conve...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{32}{9}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: The p-series test is a special...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{32}{9}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016632
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Compute the requested quantity: Let $f:(0,1289)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(1)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1289)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1289}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1289}{2n}$ in $(0,1289)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016633
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
9
Determine the requested value: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{86}{21}}}.$$ (a) Sol...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{86}{21}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{86}{21}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: The p-series test is a specia...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{86}{21}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016634
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Solve and then verify: Let $f:(0,1723)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(28x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1723)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1723}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1723}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\l...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.",...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016635
Real Analysis: Series — p-Series Threshold
9
Derive the result step-by-step: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{19}{17}}}.$$ (a) So...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{19}{17}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-series test is a specia...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{19}{17}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016636
Real Analysis: Series — Divergence at the Boundary Case
9
Give reasoning, not just computation: For the parameterized p-series below, determine whether it converges. Your solution must reference the threshold at $p=1$: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{74}{17}}}.$$ (a) Solv...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{74}{17}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{74}{17}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality not...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{74}{17}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016637
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Let $f:(0,1752)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(2x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1752)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1752}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1752}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\l...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensi...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016638
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Find the exact value: Let $f:(0,588)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(23x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,588)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016639
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Find the exact value: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(26x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Characterization", "approach": "A function is uniformly continuous iff it sends Cauchy sequences to Cauchy sequences; use the global inequality $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: For all real $x,y$, $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$ (e.g., by MVT).",...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain.
math-016640
Real Analysis: Series — p-Series Threshold
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Explain each transformation: Analyze the series using two distinct convergence tests and reconcile them: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{53}{21}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an independen...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{53}{21}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{53}{21}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: The p-series test is a ...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{53}{21}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016641
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
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Solve with verification: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(-14x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Lipschitz via Mean Value Theorem", "approach": "Use MVT to get a global Lipschitz bound $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Apply MVT to $g(t)=\\sin(ct)$: there exists $\\xi$ between $x$ and $y$ with $g(x)-g(y)=g'(\\xi)(x-y)$.", "Step 2: Since $g'(t)=(-14)\...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Yes}$.)
math-016642
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
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Warm-up: Let $f:(0,1710)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-27)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1710)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Quantifier/Epsilon–Delta Contradiction", "approach": "Assume a global $\\delta(\\varepsilon)$ exists and show it fails near the singularity at 0.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose $f$ is uniformly continuous and take $\\varepsilon=1$.", "Step 2: Let $\\delta>0$ be given by unif...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016643
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
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Exercise: Let $f:(0,1927)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(27x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1927)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016644
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
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Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(23)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Explicit Sequence Counterexample", "approach": "Pick sequences approaching each other at infinity but whose squares stay separated.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=n$ and $y_n=n+\\frac{1}{n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{1}{n}\\to 0$.", "Final step: But $|f(x_n)-...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude non-unifo...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016645
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
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Proceed methodically: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(-23)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Explicit Sequence Counterexample", "approach": "Pick sequences approaching each other at infinity but whose squares stay separated.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=n$ and $y_n=n+\\frac{1}{n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{1}{n}\\to 0$.", "Final step: But $|f(x_n)-...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude non-unifo...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016646
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
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State any required conditions first: Let $f:(0,429)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-6)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,429)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{429}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{429}{2n}$ in $(0,429)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016647
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
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Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{19}{20}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) G...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{19}{20}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it dive...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Diverges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{19}{20}$ is \\le 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Diverges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-series test is a...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{19}{20}$, so the series is divergent.
math-016648
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
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Explain why your operations are valid: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{59}{34}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give a...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{59}{34}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{59}{34}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: T...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{59}{34}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016649
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
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Solve and include a self-check: Let $f:(0,319)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(37x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,319)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{319}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{319}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\ln(...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016650
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
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Start by stating any domain restrictions: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(24x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Lipschitz via Mean Value Theorem", "approach": "Use MVT to get a global Lipschitz bound $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Apply MVT to $g(t)=\\sin(ct)$: there exists $\\xi$ between $x$ and $y$ with $g(x)-g(y)=g'(\\xi)(x-y)$.", "Step 2: Since $g'(t)=(24)\\...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "robustness_analysis": "Generalit...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain.
math-016651
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
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Give reasoning, not just computation: For the parameterized p-series below, determine whether it converges. Your solution must reference the threshold at $p=1$: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{43}{34}}}.$$ (a) Solv...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{43}{34}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: The p-series test is a specia...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{43}{34}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016652
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
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Provide a rigorous solution: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{41}{22}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an independ...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{41}{22}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{41}{22}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016653
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
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Give a fully justified solution: Let $f:(0,513)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-14)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,513)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{513}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{513}{2n}$ in $(0,513)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016654
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
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Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{101}{22}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) ...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{101}{22}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness no...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{101}{22}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016655
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
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Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(12x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Lipschitz via Mean Value Theorem", "approach": "Use MVT to get a global Lipschitz bound $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Apply MVT to $g(t)=\\sin(ct)$: there exists $\\xi$ between $x$ and $y$ with $g(x)-g(y)=g'(\\xi)(x-y)$.", "Step 2: Since $g'(t)=(12)\\...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "robustness_analysis": "Generalit...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Yes}$.)
math-016656
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
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Solve and sanity-check: For the parameterized p-series below, determine whether it converges. Your solution must reference the threshold at $p=1$: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{9}{32}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Diverges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{9}{32}$ is \\le 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Diverges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: The p-series test is a specia...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Remember: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{9}{32}$, so the series is divergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Diverges}$.)
math-016657
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
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Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): For the parameterized p-series below, determine whether it converges. Your solution must reference the threshold at $p=1$: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{73}...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{73}{40}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{73}{40}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality not...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{73}{40}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016658
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Solve and include a self-check: Let $f:(0,120)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(20x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,120)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016659
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Track quantifiers carefully: Let $f:(0,930)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(28x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,930)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016660
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Problem: Let $f:(0,984)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(6)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,984)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{984}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{984}{2n}$ in $(0,984)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016661
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Work this out carefully: Let $f:(0,1653)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(46x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1653)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1653}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1653}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\l...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016662
Real Analysis: Series — Parameter Sensitivity
9
State any required conditions first: Analyze the series using two distinct convergence tests and reconcile them: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{97}{15}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an in...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{97}{15}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{97}{15}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity an...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Remember: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{97}{15}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016663
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
9
Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Let $f:(0,1670)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-20)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1670)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Quantifier/Epsilon–Delta Contradiction", "approach": "Assume a global $\\delta(\\varepsilon)$ exists and show it fails near the singularity at 0.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose $f$ is uniformly continuous and take $\\varepsilon=1$.", "Step 2: Let $\\delta>0$ be given by unif...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016664
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
9
Solve with verification: Let $f:(0,1963)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(16x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1963)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016665
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Give a fully justified solution: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(-15)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Mean Value Theorem Blow-Up", "approach": "Use MVT to show that on unbounded domains, the derivative growth makes a uniform modulus impossible.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose uniform continuity holds. Take $\\varepsilon=1$ and let $\\delta>0$ correspond.", "Step 2: Choose $x$...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude non-uniform continuity.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016666
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Show all reasoning: Let $f:(0,884)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-23)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,884)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{884}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{884}{2n}$ in $(0,884)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both c...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016667
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
9
Provide a rigorous solution: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(24)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Mean Value Theorem Blow-Up", "approach": "Use MVT to show that on unbounded domains, the derivative growth makes a uniform modulus impossible.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose uniform continuity holds. Take $\\varepsilon=1$ and let $\\delta>0$ correspond.", "Step 2: Choose $x$...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016668
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
9
Determine the requested value: Is the following series convergent? Give one theorem-level reason and one alternative validation: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{2}{7}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. ...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Diverges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{2}{7}$ is \\le 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Diverges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: The p-series test is a sp...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{2}{7}$, so the series is divergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Diverges}$.)
math-016669
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
9
Prompt: For the parameterized p-series below, determine whether it converges. Your solution must reference the threshold at $p=1$: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{19}{3}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence tes...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{19}{3}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{19}{3}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016670
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Determine the requested value: Let $f:(0,765)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(38x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,765)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{765}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{765}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\ln(...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016671
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
9
Answer with a short justification: Is the following series convergent? Give one theorem-level reason and one alternative validation: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{21}{13}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence ...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{21}{13}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: The p-series test is a s...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{21}{13}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016672
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
9
Prompt: Let $f:(0,1001)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(55x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1001)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016673
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
9
Use two approaches if possible: Is the following series convergent? Give one theorem-level reason and one alternative validation: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{25}{13}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence tes...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{25}{13}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{25}{13}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-series test is a specia...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{25}{13}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016674
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
9
Show all reasoning: Let $f:(0,1283)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(38x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1283)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016675
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Use two approaches if possible: Let $f:(0,956)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(26)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,956)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{956}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{956}{2n}$ in $(0,956)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both c...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016676
Real Analysis: Series — Divergence at the Boundary Case
9
Solve and include a self-check: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{4}{15}}}.$$ (a) Sol...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Diverges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{4}{15}$ is \\le 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Diverges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: The p-series test is a s...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{4}{15}$, so the series is divergent.
math-016677
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
9
Track quantifiers carefully: Let $f:(0,918)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-21)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,918)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{918}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{918}{2n}$ in $(0,918)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016678
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
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Work carefully and justify each inference: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{39}{28}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Gi...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{39}{28}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: The p-ser...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Remember: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{39}{28}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016679
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
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Explain what is being counted/optimized: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(7x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Lipschitz via Mean Value Theorem", "approach": "Use MVT to get a global Lipschitz bound $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Apply MVT to $g(t)=\\sin(ct)$: there exists $\\xi$ between $x$ and $y$ with $g(x)-g(y)=g'(\\xi)(x-y)$.", "Step 2: Since $g'(t)=(7)\\c...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "robustnes...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Yes}$.)
math-016680
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
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Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{20}{39}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) ...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Diverges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{20}{39}$ is \\le 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Diverges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: The p-series test is a ...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{20}{39}$, so the series is divergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Diverges}$.)
math-016681
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
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Solve with verification: Let $f:(0,1569)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(25x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1569)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1569}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1569}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\l...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016682
Real Analysis: Series — Divergence at the Boundary Case
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Provide a rigorous solution: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{46}{9}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an independe...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{46}{9}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conve...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{46}{9}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{46}{9}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016683
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
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Solve and then verify: Let $f:(0,113)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(6)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,113)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Quantifier/Epsilon–Delta Contradiction", "approach": "Assume a global $\\delta(\\varepsilon)$ exists and show it fails near the singularity at 0.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose $f$ is uniformly continuous and take $\\varepsilon=1$.", "Step 2: Let $\\delta>0$ be given by unif...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016684
Real Analysis: Series — Divergence at the Boundary Case
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Task: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{35}{16}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named converge...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{35}{16}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{35}{16}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were per...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{35}{16}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016685
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
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Give reasoning, not just computation: Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{58}{23}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) Give an...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{58}{23}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were per...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{58}{23}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016686
Real Analysis: Series — Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions
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Solve with verification: Is the following series convergent? Give one theorem-level reason and one alternative validation: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{59}{22}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergence test. (b) ...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{59}{22}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: The p-...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{59}{22}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016687
Real Analysis: Series — p-Series Threshold
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Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Decide convergence/divergence of the series and justify with a named theorem: Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{29}{11}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named convergenc...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{29}{11}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{29}{11}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Takeaway: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{29}{11}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016688
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
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Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\sin(30x)$. Prove that $f$ is uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Characterization", "approach": "A function is uniformly continuous iff it sends Cauchy sequences to Cauchy sequences; use the global inequality $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: For all real $x,y$, $|\\sin x-\\sin y|\\le |x-y|$ (e.g., by MVT).",...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Yes}$.\nThe MVT proof gives an explicit global Lipschitz modulus, which immediately implies the Cauchy-sequence property. Both are equivalent characterizations of uniform continuity.", "robustness_analysis": "If the pr...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is Yes for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Yes}$.)
math-016689
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
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Carefully track domains: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{35}{4}}}.$$ (a) Solve usin...
[ { "method_name": "Integral Test", "approach": "Apply the integral test to $f(x)=x^{-p}$ and analyze $\\int_1^\\infty x^{-p}\\,dx$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $f(x)=x^{-p}$ for $x\\ge 1$. For $p>0$, $f$ is positive and decreasing.", "Step 2: By the integral test, $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty f(n)$ con...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{35}{4}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: The p-series test is a special...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Core principle: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{35}{4}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016690
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
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Warm-up: Let $f:(0,329)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(18)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,329)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{329}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{329}{2n}$ in $(0,329)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016691
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
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Explain what is being counted/optimized: Let $f:(0,98)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(41x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,98)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Gener...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016692
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant B)
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Explain each transformation: Let $f:(0,380)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-7)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,380)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Quantifier/Epsilon–Delta Contradiction", "approach": "Assume a global $\\delta(\\varepsilon)$ exists and show it fails near the singularity at 0.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose $f$ is uniformly continuous and take $\\varepsilon=1$.", "Step 2: Let $\\delta>0$ be given by unif...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016693
Real Analysis: Series — Divergence at the Boundary Case
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Do not skip justification steps: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{71}{18}}}.$$ (a) S...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{71}{18}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{71}{18}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity an...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Remember: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{71}{18}$, so the series is convergent. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{Converges}$.)
math-016694
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
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Solve and then verify: Let $f:(0,1395)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(-18)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1395)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Cauchy-Sequence Criterion", "approach": "To disprove uniform continuity, construct sequences with $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ but $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1395}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1395}{2n}$ in $(0,1395)$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both c...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Core principle: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016695
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Core)
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Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Let $f:(0,1131)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(24x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1131)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Epsilon–Delta with Scale Trick", "approach": "Assume uniform continuity; choose $\\varepsilon<|\\ln 2|$ and show $x$ and $2x$ violate it for sufficiently small $x$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Assume uniform continuity holds and choose $\\varepsilon=|\\ln 2|/2$.", "Step 2: Let $\...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robustness_analysis": "Robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain. (Here the result is $\boxed{\text{No}$.)
math-016696
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant C)
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State any required conditions first: Let $f:(0,139)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(19x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,139)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{139}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{139}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\ln(...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016697
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
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Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=(-18)x^2$ with $c\ne 0$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Explicit Sequence Counterexample", "approach": "Pick sequences approaching each other at infinity but whose squares stay separated.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=n$ and $y_n=n+\\frac{1}{n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{1}{n}\\to 0$.", "Final step: But $|f(x_n)-...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nThe sequence method explicitly exhibits $|x_n-y_n|\\to 0$ while $|f(x_n)-f(y_n)|\\not\\to 0$. The MVT method formalizes the same idea via unbounded derivative growth. Both conclude non-uniform continuity.", ...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Key idea: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016698
Real Analysis: Series — Integral Test for Power Laws
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Question: Classify the infinite series (convergent or divergent). Provide two independent arguments (e.g., p-series test and integral test): Decide whether the series converges or diverges. You must justify your answer by naming a theorem. $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^{\frac{53}{13}}}.$$ (a) Solve using a named conv...
[ { "method_name": "p-Series Test", "approach": "Use the theorem that $\\sum 1/n^p$ converges iff $p>1$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Recognize the given series as a p-series $\\sum_{n=1}^\\infty 1/n^p$ with $p>0$.", "Step 2: Here $p=\\frac{53}{13}$.", "Final step: By the p-series test, it conv...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{Converges}$.\nBoth tests reduce to the same threshold $p=1$. Here $p=\\frac{53}{13}$ is > 1, so both methods agree on \\boxed{\\text{Converges}}.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem...
[ { "error_description": "Concluded convergence because $1/n^p\\to 0$.", "why_plausible": "The term test (terms go to 0) is often overused as if it were sufficient.", "why_wrong": "While $a_n\\to 0$ is necessary, it is not sufficient (e.g., $\\sum 1/n$ diverges).", "which_method_catches_it": "Integral...
Key idea: For the p-series $\sum 1/n^p$, convergence is controlled entirely by whether $p>1$. Here $p=\frac{53}{13}$, so the series is convergent.
math-016699
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
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Challenge: Let $f:(0,1515)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\ln(6x)$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,1515)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Close Inputs, Fixed Output Gap", "approach": "Use a sequence approaching 0 where scaling by 2 produces a constant log-gap.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Let $x_n=\\frac{1515}{n}$ and $y_n=\\frac{1515}{2n}$.", "Step 2: Then $|x_n-y_n|=\\frac{A}{2n}\\to 0$.", "Step 3: But $|\\l...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth arguments exhibit a uniform obstruction near 0: inputs with ratio 2 can be arbitrarily close, while the log difference stays $\\ln 2$. Thus both conclude \\boxed{\\text{No}}.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Remember: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.
math-016700
Real Analysis: Uniform Continuity (Variant A)
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Task: Let $f:(0,764)\to\mathbb{R}$ be $f(x)=\frac{1}{(18)x}$. Is $f$ uniformly continuous on $(0,764)$? Give a proof. Include a brief verification/cross-check at the end.
[ { "method_name": "Quantifier/Epsilon–Delta Contradiction", "approach": "Assume a global $\\delta(\\varepsilon)$ exists and show it fails near the singularity at 0.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Suppose $f$ is uniformly continuous and take $\\varepsilon=1$.", "Step 2: Let $\\delta>0$ be given by unif...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\text{No}$.\nBoth methods exploit the same obstruction: arbitrarily close inputs near 0 can have arbitrarily far apart outputs for $1/x$, so no single global modulus of continuity exists. Both c...
[ { "error_description": "Assumed continuity implies uniform continuity without checking compactness or a global bound.", "why_plausible": "Heine–Cantor is often remembered without its hypotheses.", "why_wrong": "Continuity implies uniform continuity only on compact sets; on non-compact domains there are ...
Takeaway: Uniform continuity is global and depends on the domain: compactness/Lipschitz bounds guarantee it, while singularities or unbounded derivative growth often destroy it. Here the answer is No for the stated domain.