888 Answered Questions for the topic discrete math

Discrete Math

03/02/23

Use the element method to prove that a set is empty, prove or disprove that a set is a subset of another set, or prove that two sets are equal.

Let sets A, B, and C be defined as follows: A = {x ∈ Z : x = 63r + 2 for some integer r} B = {x ∈ Z : x = 7r + 2 for some integer r} C = {x ∈ Z : x = 9r + 2 for some integer r} . Prove or disprove... more
Discrete Math

03/02/23

Compute unions, intersections, complements, and Cartesian products of sets.

Let S be the set of letters in your first name (or nickname), and let T be the set of letters in the word “discrete.” Write S and T in set-roster notation. Then compute S ∩ T.
Discrete Math

02/27/23

Given a sequence defined recursively and its closed form, use strong mathematical induction to prove that the definitions are equivalent.

Suppose that a0, a1, a2, . . . is a sequence defined as follows:a0 = 2, a1 = 1, an = an−1 + 12an−2 for every integer n ≥ 2.Prove that an = (−3)n + 4n for every integer n ≥ 0.\p(0): (-3)^0+4^0=... more
Discrete Math

02/24/23

Given a description in words, prove a statement using strong mathematical induction.

Suppose bottled water is sold only in sets of 3 bottles and sets of20 bottles. Let P(n) be the statement “n bottles of water can be sold.” Provethat P(n) is true for every integer n ≥ 38.
Discrete Math

02/21/23

Prove Cassini’s identity?by induction

Prove Cassini’s identity: fn1 · fn+1 − (fn)2 = (−1)n for any n ≥ 2, there fn is the n-th Fibonacci number.
Discrete Math

02/21/23

Help proving this by induction?

Consider a sport in which teams can score two types of goals, worth either 3 points or 7 points. For example, Team Miners might (theoretically speaking) score 32 points by accumulating, in... more
Discrete Math

02/21/23

How do you prove this by induction?

Prove Bernoulli’s inequality by induction: For an arbitrary x ∈ R, such that x ≥ 1, prove by induction on n that (1 +x)n ≥ 1+nx for any positive integer n.
Discrete Math

02/21/23

How do you prove this by induction?

Prove the following claim holds ∀n ∈ Z≥0 by induction on
Discrete Math Math

02/20/23

What are permutations in Cryptography and how do you compute the product of multiple ones?

When there is a grouping of numbers how do you find the integer number that is equal to the product of two permutations? How do you solve and set it up?
Discrete Math

02/17/23

Use the formula for the sum of the first n integers and/or the formula for the sum of a geometric sequence to evaluate summations and write them in a closed form.

Use the formula for the sum of the first n integers and the formulafor the sum of a geometric sequence to evaluate(7^2 − 5) + (7^3 − 10) + (7^4 − 15) + · · · + (7^2023 − 10110).Do not compute... more
Discrete Math

02/17/23

Given a description in words, prove a statement using strong mathematical induction.

At a meeting of an organization, people want to split into smallgroups for an activity, with 3 or 4 people in each group. Let P(n) be thestatement “It is possible to arrange n people into groups,... more
Discrete Math

02/16/23

Count number of binary strings that satisfy some conditions?

Let b be binary string of length r < n, b doesnt contain any adjacent 0s or 1s. Count number of binary string of length n that if we repeatedly apply these operations 1) 11 =1, 2) 00=0. b doesnt... more
Discrete Math

02/16/23

Prove by induction that every integer n, n >=0, can be represented by 5a + 7b for a,b in Z

I'm having trouble approaching this by induction.I prove the base case in that if n = 0, 5a + 7b = 5(0) + 7(0) = 0I assume that 5a + 7b = n is true, then I try to show that it holds true for n+1.... more
Discrete Math

02/09/23

Show that 0.0223 repeating is a rational number. Let x = 0.0223

Discrete Math

02/09/23

Negate: If 15 | x, then 3 | x and 5 | x.

Discrete Math Logic

02/04/23

Construct a field with 5 elements. Draw the tables of addition and multiplication.

Construct a field with 5 elements. Draw the tables of addition and multiplication.Hint 1. Let the elements of such a field be {0, 1, a, b, c}.Hint 2. use the cancellation rules, you may use the... more
Discrete Math

01/05/23

Elimination Dice Roll Game

What are the odds and or probability of winning this game? How it works: Roll two 6 sided dice for 11 rounds. You are eliminated if you roll over the highest number for the round. Round one # is... more
Discrete Math Math Calculus Chemistry

11/27/22

need help with math

I've been stuck on these problems for a while.Use the given transformation to evaluate the integral. ∫∫R 8xy dA, where R is the region in the first quadrant bounded by the lines y = 1x/3 and y = 2x... more
Discrete Math Math

11/27/22

how many 4- digit can be formed?

Using the digits 1, 2, 3 and 5, how many 4-digit numbers can be formed if :the first digit must be 1 and repetition of the digits is allowed?the first digit must be 1 and repetition of the digits... more
Discrete Math Math Physics Physics

11/25/22

please help with physics problem

A 530 lines/mm diffraction grating is illuminated by light of wavelength 540 nm. How many bright fringes are seen on a 3.5- m -wide screen located 2.2 m behind the grating?Please help
Discrete Math Math Calculus Physics

11/22/22

help needed with math problem

Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of f on the set D. f(x, y) = 2x3 + y4 + 2  D = (x, y) | x2 + y2 ≤ 1 I'm stuck on this problem. The answers are the absolute max value is 4 and the... more
Discrete Math

11/17/22

Proof with sigma notaion

Discrete Math

11/17/22

True or false with Big O Notation,

1. True or false: a. 14n + 12n^2 + 4 ∊ O(n^2 ) b. n^n ∊ O(2^n ) c. n log₂ n ∊ O(n log₅ n) d. n log^2 n ∊ O(n log n) e. 9n / (3 log n) ∊ O(n)Note: log^k n = (log n)^K
Discrete Math Math

11/04/22

Explain how to take the logical negation of the precise definition of continuity.

Explain what this statement means in plain English. I am really struggling with understanding this topic
Discrete Math Logic

11/02/22

If 𝑎 and 𝑏 are integers for which 𝑎|𝑏 and 𝑏|𝑎, then 𝑎=±𝑏.

If 𝑎 and 𝑏 are integers for which 𝑎|𝑏 and 𝑏|𝑎, then 𝑎=±𝑏. 

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