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Question 1Calculus

Without a calculator, evaluate the limit: lim (x -> 0) (e^(2x) - 1) / x.

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2 Correct answer.
  4. e^2

Explanation

Recognizing the difference quotient for the function f(t) = e^(2t) at t = 0, the limit is f'(0). Since f'(t) = 2 e^(2t), we find f'(0) = 2 * e^0 = 2.

Question 2Calculus

Let f(x) = (3x + 1) e^(-x) for all real x. What is the expression of the derivative f'(x)?

  1. (2 - 3x) e^(-x) Correct answer.
  2. (3 - 3x) e^(-x)
  3. 3 e^(-x)
  4. (-3x - 4) e^(-x)

Explanation

Applying the product rule (uv)' = u'v + uv' with u(x) = 3x + 1 and v(x) = e^(-x), we obtain u'(x) = 3 and v'(x) = -e^(-x). Thus f'(x) = 3 e^(-x) - (3x + 1) e^(-x) = (3 - 3x - 1) e^(-x) = (2 - 3x) e^(-x).

Question 3Calculus

Which function solves the first-order differential equation y' + 2y = 0 subject to the initial condition y(0) = 5?

  1. y(x) = 5 e^(2x)
  2. y(x) = 5 e^(-2x) Correct answer.
  3. y(x) = -2 e^(5x)
  4. y(x) = e^(-2x) + 4

Explanation

The homogeneous linear differential equation y' + ay = 0 has general solution y(x) = C e^(-ax). Here a = 2, so y(x) = C e^(-2x). Applying y(0) = 5 yields C = 5, giving y(x) = 5 e^(-2x).

Question 4Calculus

Calculate the definite integral: I = int (0 to 1) (2x + 3) dx.

  1. 3
  2. 4 Correct answer.
  3. 5
  4. 6

Explanation

An antiderivative of 2x + 3 is F(x) = x^2 + 3x. Evaluating between 0 and 1 gives F(1) - F(0) = (1^2 + 3 * 1) - 0 = 4.

Question 5Calculus

Determine the inflection point (point d'inflexion) of the cubic function f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 2.

  1. (1, 6)
  2. (2, 4) Correct answer.
  3. (3, 2)
  4. (0, 2)

Explanation

The first derivative is f'(x) = 3x^2 - 12x + 9, so the second derivative is f''(x) = 6x - 12. Setting f''(x) = 0 yields x = 2. Since f''(x) changes sign at x = 2, an inflection point occurs at x = 2. Evaluating f(2) = 2^3 - 6(2^2) + 9(2) + 2 = 8 - 24 + 18 + 2 = 4, so the point is (2, 4).

Question 6Calculus

What is the Cartesian equation of the tangent line to the curve y = ln(x) at the point with abscissa x = 1?

  1. y = x - 1 Correct answer.
  2. y = x
  3. y = x + 1
  4. y = 2x - 2

Explanation

The equation of the tangent line at x = a is y = f'(a)(x - a) + f(a). For f(x) = ln(x) at a = 1, f(1) = 0 and f'(x) = 1/x so f'(1) = 1. Thus y = 1*(x - 1) + 0, which simplifies to y = x - 1.

Question 7Calculus

Find the unique antiderivative F(x) of f(x) = 2x / (x^2 + 1) on R such that F(0) = 3.

  1. F(x) = ln(x^2 + 1) + 3 Correct answer.
  2. F(x) = ln(x^2 + 1)
  3. F(x) = 2 ln(x^2 + 1) + 3
  4. F(x) = 1 / (x^2 + 1)^2 + 2

Explanation

f(x) matches the pattern u'(x)/u(x) where u(x) = x^2 + 1 > 0. The general antiderivative is F(x) = ln(x^2 + 1) + C. Imposing F(0) = ln(1) + C = C = 3 yields F(x) = ln(x^2 + 1) + 3.

Question 8Calculus

Calculate the derivative of the function g(x) = ln(x^2 + 4) defined on R.

  1. g'(x) = 2x / (x^2 + 4) Correct answer.
  2. g'(x) = 1 / (x^2 + 4)
  3. g'(x) = x / (x^2 + 4)
  4. g'(x) = 2 / (x^2 + 4)

Explanation

For a composite function ln(u(x)), the chain rule gives [ln(u(x))]' = u'(x) / u(x). Here u(x) = x^2 + 4, so u'(x) = 2x. Thus g'(x) = 2x / (x^2 + 4).

Question 9Calculus

Solve the non-homogeneous differential equation y' - 3y = 6 with the initial condition y(0) = 1.

  1. y(x) = e^(3x) - 2
  2. y(x) = 3 e^(3x) - 2 Correct answer.
  3. y(x) = 3 e^(-3x) - 2
  4. y(x) = 2 e^(3x) - 1

Explanation

A constant particular solution is y_p = -6 / (-3) = -2 (or testing y' = 0 gives -3y = 6 => y = -2). The general solution to the homogeneous equation y' - 3y = 0 is y_h(x) = C e^(3x). Thus y(x) = C e^(3x) - 2. Applying y(0) = 1 gives C - 2 = 1 => C = 3, so y(x) = 3 e^(3x) - 2.

Question 10Calculus

Calculate the definite integral: J = int (0 to 2) x e^(x^2) dx.

  1. (e^4 + 1) / 2
  2. e^4 - 1
  3. (e^4 - 1) / 2 Correct answer.
  4. e^2 / 2

Explanation

Notice that x e^(x^2) = (1/2) * (2x e^(x^2)) = (1/2) * [e^(x^2)]'. Thus an antiderivative is F(x) = (1/2) e^(x^2). Evaluating from 0 to 2 yields F(2) - F(0) = (1/2)(e^(2^2) - e^0) = (e^4 - 1) / 2.

Question 11Calculus

On which interval is the function h(x) = x e^(2x) convex (convexe) on R?

  1. [-1/2, +inf[
  2. ]-inf, -1]
  3. [-1, +inf[ Correct answer.
  4. [0, +inf[

Explanation

First derivative: h'(x) = 1*e^(2x) + x*(2e^(2x)) = (2x + 1)e^(2x). Second derivative: h''(x) = 2*e^(2x) + (2x + 1)*(2e^(2x)) = (4x + 4)e^(2x) = 4(x + 1)e^(2x). Since e^(2x) > 0 always, h''(x) >= 0 if and only if x + 1 >= 0, i.e., x >= -1. Hence h is convex on [-1, +inf[.

Question 12Calculus

Determine the limit: L = lim (x -> 0) (sqrt(x + 4) - 2) / x.

  1. 1/2
  2. 1/4 Correct answer.
  3. 0
  4. 1

Explanation

Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the conjugate (sqrt(x + 4) + 2) gives [(x + 4) - 4] / [x (sqrt(x + 4) + 2)] = x / [x (sqrt(x + 4) + 2)] = 1 / (sqrt(x + 4) + 2). As x -> 0, this evaluates to 1 / (sqrt(4) + 2) = 1 / (2 + 2) = 1/4.

Question 13Calculus

Evaluate the definite integral: K = int (1 to e) (ln x) / x dx.

  1. e - 1
  2. 1
  3. 1/2 Correct answer.
  4. 1 / (2e)

Explanation

Notice the structure u'(x) u(x) where u(x) = ln(x) and u'(x) = 1/x. An antiderivative is (1/2) (ln x)^2. Evaluating between 1 and e: (1/2) [ (ln e)^2 - (ln 1)^2 ] = (1/2) [ 1^2 - 0 ] = 1/2.

Question 14Calculus

Determine the limit: lim (x -> 0) (e^x - x - 1) / x^2.

  1. 1
  2. 1/2 Correct answer.
  3. 0
  4. +inf

Explanation

Using the Taylor expansion of e^x around 0: e^x = 1 + x + x^2 / 2! + o(x^2). Substituting gives e^x - x - 1 = x^2 / 2 + o(x^2). Dividing by x^2 yields 1/2 + o(1), which approaches 1/2 as x -> 0.

Question 15Calculus

For all x > 0, let f(x) = x^x. What is the expression of the derivative f'(x)?

  1. x * x^(x - 1)
  2. (ln(x) + 1) x^x Correct answer.
  3. x^x * ln(x)
  4. (1 / x) x^x

Explanation

Rewrite f(x) as e^(x ln x). Differentiating using the chain rule: f'(x) = [x ln x]' e^(x ln x). By the product rule, [x ln x]' = 1*ln(x) + x*(1/x) = ln(x) + 1. Therefore, f'(x) = (ln(x) + 1) x^x.

Question 16Calculus

Calculate the exact value of the integral: int (0 to 1) 1 / (1 + x^2) dx.

  1. ln(2)
  2. pi / 2
  3. 1
  4. pi / 4 Correct answer.

Explanation

An antiderivative of 1 / (1 + x^2) is arctan(x). Evaluating between 0 and 1 gives arctan(1) - arctan(0) = pi / 4 - 0 = pi / 4.

Question 17Calculus

Evaluate the integral: int (0 to pi/2) sin(x) cos(x) dx.

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 1/2 Correct answer.
  4. pi / 4

Explanation

Notice that sin(x) cos(x) = (1/2) sin(2x), or use the substitution u = sin(x) where du = cos(x) dx. The integral becomes int (0 to 1) u du = [u^2 / 2]_0^1 = 1/2.

Question 18Calculus

Find the solution y(x) to the second-order differential equation y'' + 4y = 0 satisfying y(0) = 0 and y'(0) = 6.

  1. y(x) = 6 sin(2x)
  2. y(x) = 3 sin(2x) Correct answer.
  3. y(x) = 3 cos(2x)
  4. y(x) = 6 e^(2x)

Explanation

The characteristic equation is r^2 + 4 = 0, giving roots r = +- 2i. The general real solution is y(x) = A cos(2x) + B sin(2x). The initial condition y(0) = 0 gives A = 0. The derivative is y'(x) = 2B cos(2x). Imposing y'(0) = 2B = 6 yields B = 3, so y(x) = 3 sin(2x).

Question 19Calculus

Determine the derivative of the function defined on R by f(x) = e^(cos(x)).

  1. -cos(x) e^(sin(x))
  2. cos(x) e^(cos(x))
  3. sin(x) e^(cos(x))
  4. -sin(x) e^(cos(x)) Correct answer.

Explanation

Using the chain rule [e^(u(x))]' = u'(x) e^(u(x)) with u(x) = cos(x), we have u'(x) = -sin(x). Therefore, f'(x) = -sin(x) e^(cos(x)).

Question 20Calculus

Evaluate the limit: lim (x -> +inf) (1 + 2/x)^x.

  1. 1
  2. e
  3. e^2 Correct answer.
  4. +inf

Explanation

Rewrite the expression as e^(x ln(1 + 2/x)). As x -> +inf, 2/x -> 0. Using the first-order approximation ln(1 + u) ~ u as u -> 0, we have x ln(1 + 2/x) ~ x * (2/x) = 2. By continuity of the exponential function, the limit is e^2.

Question 21Calculus

Compute the derivative of the rational function f(x) = (2x + 1) / (x + 3) for x != -3.

  1. 2 / (x + 3)^2
  2. 7 / (x + 3)^2
  3. -5 / (x + 3)^2
  4. 5 / (x + 3)^2 Correct answer.

Explanation

Using the quotient rule (u/v)' = (u'v - uv') / v^2 with u = 2x + 1 and v = x + 3: u' = 2 and v' = 1. Thus f'(x) = [2(x + 3) - (2x + 1)(1)] / (x + 3)^2 = [2x + 6 - 2x - 1] / (x + 3)^2 = 5 / (x + 3)^2.

Question 22Calculus

Calculate the definite integral: int (1 to 2) (3x^2 - 4x + 1) dx.

  1. 3
  2. 1
  3. 2 Correct answer.
  4. 0

Explanation

An antiderivative of 3x^2 - 4x + 1 is F(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + x. Evaluating at the boundaries: F(2) = 2^3 - 2(2^2) + 2 = 8 - 8 + 2 = 2. F(1) = 1^3 - 2(1^2) + 1 = 1 - 2 + 1 = 0. Therefore, F(2) - F(1) = 2 - 0 = 2.

Question 23Calculus

Let (u_n) be an arithmetic sequence with initial term u_0 = 7 and common difference r = -3. What is the expression of u_n for all n in N?

  1. u_n = 7 + 3n
  2. u_n = 7 - 3n Correct answer.
  3. u_n = -3 + 7n
  4. u_n = 7 * (-3)^n

Explanation

The explicit formula for an arithmetic sequence is u_n = u_0 + n*r. Substituting u_0 = 7 and r = -3 gives u_n = 7 - 3n.

Question 24Calculus

Calculate the sum S = sum (k = 0 to 19) (2k + 1) of the first 20 odd positive integers.

  1. 200
  2. 380
  3. 420
  4. 400 Correct answer.

Explanation

The sum of the first n positive odd numbers is n^2. Here there are 20 terms (from k=0 to 19), so S = 20^2 = 400. Alternatively, using the arithmetic series formula: S = 20 * (u_0 + u_19)/2 = 20 * (1 + 39)/2 = 20 * 20 = 400.

Question 25Calculus

In proof by mathematical induction (raisonnement par récurrence) for a proposition P(n) for n >= n_0, what does the 'hérédité' (inductive step) demonstrate?

  1. P(n_0) is true for the base integer.
  2. If P(k) is true for some integer k >= n_0, then P(k + 1) is true. Correct answer.
  3. P(n) is true for all integers n simultaneously without assumption.
  4. P(k) is true whenever P(k - 1) is false.

Explanation

The hereditary property (hérédité) proves transmission of truth: under the inductive hypothesis that P(k) holds for an arbitrary integer k >= n_0, one shows that P(k + 1) must also hold.

Question 26Calculus

Determine the limit as n -> +inf of the sequence u_n = (3n^2 + 5n) / (2n^2 - 7).

  1. +inf
  2. 0
  3. 3/2 Correct answer.
  4. -5/7

Explanation

For a rational sequence in n, the limit as n -> +inf is given by the ratio of the highest-degree terms: lim (3n^2 + 5n)/(2n^2 - 7) = lim (3n^2)/(2n^2) = 3/2.

Question 27Calculus

Which statement correctly expresses the Monotone Convergence Theorem (théorème de convergence monotone) for sequences?

  1. Every sequence bounded above is increasing and converges.
  2. Every increasing sequence that is bounded above converges to a finite real limit. Correct answer.
  3. Every converging sequence must be monotonic.
  4. Every decreasing sequence converges to 0.

Explanation

The Monotone Convergence Theorem asserts that any sequence of real numbers that is monotonically increasing and bounded from above converges to a finite limit (specifically, its supremum). Similarly, any decreasing sequence bounded below converges.

Question 28Calculus

The sequence (F_n) is defined by F_0 = 0, F_1 = 1, and F_(n+2) = F_(n+1) + F_n for all n >= 0. What is the value of F_6?

  1. 13
  2. 5
  3. 8 Correct answer.
  4. 21

Explanation

Compute the terms iteratively: F_0 = 0, F_1 = 1, F_2 = 1 + 0 = 1, F_3 = 1 + 1 = 2, F_4 = 2 + 1 = 3, F_5 = 3 + 2 = 5, and F_6 = 5 + 3 = 8.

Question 29Calculus

A sequence is defined by u_0 = 0 and u_(n+1) = sqrt(2 + u_n) for all n in N. Assuming this sequence converges, what is its limit L?

  1. sqrt(2)
  2. 2 Correct answer.
  3. 1
  4. 4

Explanation

Since the function f(x) = sqrt(2 + x) is continuous, the limit L must satisfy L = f(L), so L = sqrt(2 + L). Squaring both sides: L^2 = 2 + L, or L^2 - L - 2 = 0. Factoring yields (L - 2)(L + 1) = 0. Since u_n >= 0 for all n, L must be non-negative, so L = 2.

Question 30Calculus

Suppose the terms of a sequence (u_n) satisfy -1/n <= u_n <= 1/n for all n >= 1. By the Squeeze Theorem (théorème des gendarmes), what is lim (n -> +inf) u_n?

  1. -1
  2. 1
  3. 0 Correct answer.
  4. Does not exist

Explanation

Since lim (n -> +inf) (-1/n) = 0 and lim (n -> +inf) (1/n) = 0, the sequence (u_n) is pinched between two sequences converging to 0. By the Squeeze Theorem (théorème des gendarmes), lim (n -> +inf) u_n = 0.

Question 31Calculus

Using the formula proven by induction for the sum of the first n squares, S_n = sum (k = 1 to n) k^2 = n(n + 1)(2n + 1) / 6, what is S_4?

  1. 20
  2. 25
  3. 36
  4. 30 Correct answer.

Explanation

Plugging n = 4 into the formula gives S_4 = 4 * (4 + 1) * (2 * 4 + 1) / 6 = 4 * 5 * 9 / 6 = 180 / 6 = 30. Direct summation confirms 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 4^2 = 1 + 4 + 9 + 16 = 30.

Question 32Calculus

Determine the limit as n -> +inf of the sequence u_n = (2^n + 3^n) / (5 * 3^n - 2^n).

  1. 2/5
  2. 1/5 Correct answer.
  3. 1
  4. 0

Explanation

Divide the numerator and denominator by the strictly dominant term 3^n: u_n = [(2/3)^n + 1] / [5 - (2/3)^n]. Since 0 < 2/3 < 1, lim (n -> +inf) (2/3)^n = 0. Therefore, the limit is (0 + 1) / (5 - 0) = 1/5.

Question 33Calculus

Let (u_n) be defined by u_0 = 1 and u_(n+1) = (1/3) u_n + 4 for all n in N. What is the limit of (u_n) as n -> +inf?

  1. 12
  2. 4
  3. 6 Correct answer.
  4. 9

Explanation

The fixed point L satisfies L = (1/3)L + 4, which gives (2/3)L = 4, so L = 4 * (3/2) = 6. Since |1/3| < 1, the arithmetic-geometric sequence converges to its unique fixed point, lim (n -> +inf) u_n = 6.

Question 34Calculus

Consider the sequence defined by u_n = n! / n^n for n >= 1. What is lim (n -> +inf) u_n?

  1. +inf
  2. 1
  3. 1/e
  4. 0 Correct answer.

Explanation

We can write u_n = (1/n) * (2/n) * ... * (n/n). Since each factor k/n <= 1 for k <= n, we have 0 < u_n <= 1/n for all n >= 1. Since lim (n -> +inf) 1/n = 0, by the Squeeze Theorem, lim u_n = 0.

Question 35Calculus

Let u_n = sum (k = 1 to n) 1 / (n^2 + k) for n >= 1. What is the limit of u_n as n -> +inf?

  1. 1
  2. 0 Correct answer.
  3. 1/2
  4. +inf

Explanation

For each of the n terms in the sum, 1 / (n^2 + n) <= 1 / (n^2 + k) <= 1 / (n^2 + 1). Summing over all n terms yields n / (n^2 + n) <= u_n <= n / (n^2 + 1). Both bounding sequences approach 0 as n -> +inf because degree of numerator is 1 while denominator is 2. By the Squeeze Theorem, lim u_n = 0.

Question 36Calculus

What is the smallest positive integer n_0 such that the inequality 2^n >= n^2 holds for all integers n >= n_0?

  1. 5
  2. 2
  3. 4 Correct answer.
  4. 1

Explanation

Testing small values: for n = 1, 2^1 = 2 >= 1 (holds); for n = 2, 2^2 = 4 >= 4 (holds); for n = 3, 2^3 = 8 < 3^2 = 9 (fails!); for n = 4, 2^4 = 16 >= 16 (holds). By induction, 2^n >= n^2 holds for all n >= 4. Hence the smallest starting integer n_0 from which the property holds universally is 4.

Question 37Calculus

Determine the limit as n -> +inf of u_n = sqrt(n^2 + 3n) - n.

  1. 3/2 Correct answer.
  2. 0
  3. +inf
  4. 3

Explanation

Multiplying and dividing by the conjugate expression (sqrt(n^2 + 3n) + n) gives [(n^2 + 3n) - n^2] / [sqrt(n^2 + 3n) + n] = 3n / [n * (sqrt(1 + 3/n) + 1)]. Simplifying by n yields 3 / [sqrt(1 + 3/n) + 1]. As n -> +inf, this evaluates to 3 / (1 + 1) = 3/2.

Question 38Calculus

Evaluate the limit of the telescoping sum S_n = sum (k = 1 to n) [1/k - 1/(k + 1)] as n -> +inf.

  1. 1 Correct answer.
  2. 0
  3. +inf
  4. 1/2

Explanation

Writing out the telescoping terms: S_n = (1 - 1/2) + (1/2 - 1/3) + ... + (1/n - 1/(n + 1)) = 1 - 1/(n + 1). As n -> +inf, 1/(n + 1) -> 0, so lim S_n = 1 - 0 = 1.

Question 39Algebra and Functions

By growth hierarchy (croissances comparées), what is lim (x -> +inf) (x^2 + 3x) / e^x?

  1. +inf
  2. 1
  3. 3
  4. 0 Correct answer.

Explanation

According to standard growth hierarchy theorems in the French Terminale curriculum, the exponential function dominates any polynomial power at +infinity. Therefore, lim (x -> +inf) x^n / e^x = 0 for any positive integer n, meaning lim (x -> +inf) (x^2 + 3x)/e^x = 0.

Question 40Algebra and Functions

Simplify the exact value: A = ln(24) - 3 ln(2) + ln(9).

  1. ln(27) Correct answer.
  2. ln(18)
  3. ln(36)
  4. 3

Explanation

Using logarithm identities: 3 ln(2) = ln(2^3) = ln(8). Then ln(24) - ln(8) = ln(24 / 8) = ln(3). Finally, ln(3) + ln(9) = ln(3 * 9) = ln(27) = 3 ln(3).

Question 41Algebra and Functions

Evaluate without a calculator: lim (x -> 0) ln(1 + 3x) / x.

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 3 Correct answer.
  4. 1/3

Explanation

We can write ln(1 + 3x) / x = 3 * [ln(1 + 3x) / (3x)]. As x -> 0, setting u = 3x -> 0 gives the standard limit lim (u -> 0) ln(1 + u)/u = 1. Multiplying by 3 yields 3.

Question 42Algebra and Functions

Find the equation of the slant asymptote (asymptote oblique) of the rational function f(x) = (2x^2 - 5x + 1) / (x - 2) as x -> +inf.

  1. y = 2x + 1
  2. y = 2x - 1 Correct answer.
  3. y = 2x - 5
  4. y = 2x

Explanation

Performing polynomial division: (2x^2 - 5x + 1) = (x - 2)(2x - 1) - 1. Therefore, f(x) = 2x - 1 - 1/(x - 2). As x -> +inf, -1/(x - 2) -> 0, proving that y = 2x - 1 is the slant asymptote.

Question 43Algebra and Functions

How many distinct real roots does the polynomial equation P(x) = x^3 + 3x - 5 = 0 possess on R?

  1. Exactly 2
  2. Exactly 1 Correct answer.
  3. Exactly 3
  4. 0

Explanation

The derivative is P'(x) = 3x^2 + 3 = 3(x^2 + 1) > 0 for all real x. Therefore, P is continuous and strictly increasing on R. With lim (x -> -inf) P(x) = -inf and lim (x -> +inf) P(x) = +inf, by the corollary to the Intermediate Value Theorem (théorème de la bijection), P(x) = 0 has exactly one unique real solution.

Question 44Algebra and Functions

Using integration by parts (intégration par parties), calculate: M = int (0 to 1) x e^x dx.

  1. e
  2. e - 1
  3. 1 Correct answer.
  4. 2e - 1

Explanation

Set u(x) = x => u'(x) = 1, and v'(x) = e^x => v(x) = e^x. By the integration by parts formula: int (0 to 1) x e^x dx = [x e^x]_0^1 - int (0 to 1) e^x dx = (1*e^1 - 0) - [e^x]_0^1 = e - (e^1 - e^0) = e - e + 1 = 1.

Question 45Algebra and Functions

According to the croissances comparées theorem, evaluate: lim (x -> 0+) x * ln(x).

  1. -1
  2. -inf
  3. 0 Correct answer.
  4. 1

Explanation

By the standard growth hierarchy for the natural logarithm at 0+, power terms dominate logarithms. Thus lim (x -> 0+) x^n ln(x) = 0 for any n > 0, yielding 0.

Question 46Algebra and Functions

Find the maximum value of the function f(x) = x e^(-x) on the interval [0, +inf[.

  1. 1
  2. 1 / e Correct answer.
  3. e
  4. 1 / (2e)

Explanation

The derivative is f'(x) = 1*e^(-x) - x*e^(-x) = (1 - x)e^(-x). Since e^(-x) > 0, f'(x) = 0 when x = 1. For x < 1, f'(x) > 0 (increasing), and for x > 1, f'(x) < 0 (decreasing). The maximum is achieved at x = 1, with value f(1) = 1 * e^(-1) = 1 / e.

Question 47Geometry and Trigonometry

Consider a geometric sequence (v_n) with v_0 = 5 and common ratio q = 1/2. What is the limit of the partial sum S_n = sum (k = 0 to n) v_k as n -> +inf?

  1. 15
  2. 5
  3. 10 Correct answer.
  4. +inf

Explanation

For a geometric sequence with |q| < 1, the sum of the infinite series is S = v_0 / (1 - q). Here v_0 = 5 and q = 1/2, giving S = 5 / (1 - 1/2) = 5 / (1/2) = 10.

Question 48Geometry and Trigonometry

Let (u_n) be the arithmetic-geometric sequence defined by u_0 = 5 and u_(n+1) = 2 u_n - 3. What is the explicit formula for u_n?

  1. u_n = 3 * 2^n - 1
  2. u_n = 5 * 2^n - 3
  3. u_n = 2^n + 4
  4. u_n = 2^(n+1) + 3 Correct answer.

Explanation

Find the fixed point L satisfying L = 2L - 3 => L = 3. Define the auxiliary sequence v_n = u_n - 3. Then v_(n+1) = u_(n+1) - 3 = (2u_n - 3) - 3 = 2(u_n - 3) = 2 v_n. Thus (v_n) is geometric with ratio 2 and v_0 = u_0 - 3 = 5 - 3 = 2. Hence v_n = 2 * 2^n = 2^(n+1). Returning to u_n: u_n = v_n + 3 = 2^(n+1) + 3.

Question 49Geometry and Trigonometry

What is the limit of the geometric sequence defined by u_n = 4 * (-0.8)^n as n -> +inf?

  1. -4
  2. Does not exist
  3. 4
  4. 0 Correct answer.

Explanation

For any geometric sequence q^n, if |q| < 1, then lim (n -> +inf) q^n = 0. Since |-0.8| = 0.8 < 1, (-0.8)^n converges to 0. Multiplying by 4 gives 4 * 0 = 0.

Question 50Geometry and Trigonometry

Calculate the sum of the alternating geometric series S = sum (k = 0 to +inf) (-1/3)^k.

  1. 1/4
  2. 2/3
  3. 3/2
  4. 3/4 Correct answer.

Explanation

This is an infinite geometric series with first term a = 1 and common ratio q = -1/3. Since |q| < 1, the sum is S = a / (1 - q) = 1 / (1 - (-1/3)) = 1 / (4/3) = 3/4.