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Soru 721Soru

If (x+3)2=25(x + 3)^2 = 25 and x>0x > 0, what is the value of x21x^2 - 1?

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Cevap: 3

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3
Taking the square root of both sides of (x+3)2=25(x + 3)^2 = 25 gives x+3=±5x + 3 = \pm 5. Since x>0x > 0, we choose x+3=5x + 3 = 5, which gives x=2x = 2. Substituting x=2x = 2 into x21x^2 - 1 produces 221=32^2 - 1 = 3.

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1
Take the square root of both sides of the given quadratic equation
x+3=5x + 3 = 5 or x+3=5x + 3 = -5
The equation (x+3)2=25(x + 3)^2 = 25 implies x+3x + 3 can be either positive or negative 5.
2
Solve for xx under the constraint x>0x > 0
x=2x = 2
From x+3=5x + 3 = 5, we obtain x=2x = 2. The second root x=8x = -8 is discarded because x>0x > 0.
3
Substitute x=2x = 2 into the target expression x21x^2 - 1
221=32^2 - 1 = 3
Evaluating x21x^2 - 1 at x=2x = 2 yields 41=34 - 1 = 3.

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Solving Quadratic Equations by Taking Square Roots
Tahmini Süre:1m 0s
Soru 722Soru

For all non-zero real numbers xx and yy, the custom operation \star is defined by xy=xyyxx \star y = \frac{x}{y} - \frac{y}{x}. If pp and qq are positive numbers such that p+q=5p + q = 5 and pq=56p \star q = \frac{5}{6}, what is the value of (p+1)q(p + 1) \star q?

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Cevap: 32\frac{3}{2}

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32\frac{3}{2}
By simplifying pq=p2q2pq=(pq)(p+q)pqp \star q = \frac{p^2 - q^2}{pq} = \frac{(p - q)(p + q)}{pq}, we substitute p+q=5p + q = 5 to get 5(pq)pq=56\frac{5(p - q)}{pq} = \frac{5}{6}, which reduces to 6(pq)=pq6(p - q) = pq. Substituting q=5pq = 5 - p yields the quadratic equation p2+7p30=0p^2 + 7p - 30 = 0. Since p>0p > 0, we find p=3p = 3 and q=2q = 2. Evaluating (3+1)2=42=4224=32(3 + 1) \star 2 = 4 \star 2 = \frac{4}{2} - \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{2}.

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1
Express the custom operation using algebraic fractions and factor the numerator
pq=pqqp=p2q2pq=(pq)(p+q)pqp \star q = \frac{p}{q} - \frac{q}{p} = \frac{p^2 - q^2}{pq} = \frac{(p - q)(p + q)}{pq}
Finding a common denominator converts the expression into a form where known identities can be substituted.
2
Substitute p+q=5p + q = 5 and pq=56p \star q = \frac{5}{6} into the simplified expression
5(pq)pq=56    pqpq=16    6(pq)=pq\frac{5(p - q)}{pq} = \frac{5}{6} \implies \frac{p - q}{pq} = \frac{1}{6} \implies 6(p - q) = pq
Simplifying by dividing both sides by 5 establishes a direct relation between the difference and product of p and q.
3
Substitute q=5pq = 5 - p to form and solve a quadratic equation for pp
6(2p5)=p(5p)    12p30=5pp2    p2+7p30=0    (p+10)(p3)=06(2p - 5) = p(5 - p) \implies 12p - 30 = 5p - p^2 \implies p^2 + 7p - 30 = 0 \implies (p + 10)(p - 3) = 0
Since p and q are positive numbers, p must be positive, giving p = 3 and q = 2.
4
Evaluate (p+1)q(p + 1) \star q with p=3p = 3 and q=2q = 2
(3+1)2=42=4224=212=32(3 + 1) \star 2 = 4 \star 2 = \frac{4}{2} - \frac{2}{4} = 2 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}
Applying the custom operator definition to inputs 4 and 2 yields the final value.

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Custom Operator Evaluation and Quadratic System Solving
Soru 723Soru
What is the sum of all distinct real solutions to the equation x28x+15x3=(x5)2\frac{x^2 - 8x + 15}{x - 3} = (x - 5)^2?
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Cevap: 11

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11
Factoring the numerator x28x+15x^2 - 8x + 15 gives (x3)(x5)(x - 3)(x - 5). For all x3x \neq 3, the original equation simplifies to x5=(x5)2x - 5 = (x - 5)^2. Rearranging into standard factored form (x5)(x6)=0(x - 5)(x - 6) = 0 yields two distinct real solutions: x=5x = 5 and x=6x = 6. Neither value violates the restriction x3x \neq 3. Adding these values together yields 5+6=115 + 6 = 11.

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1
Determine the domain restriction for the rational expression
The expression x28x+15x3\frac{x^2 - 8x + 15}{x - 3} requires that the denominator x30x - 3 \neq 0, so x3x \neq 3.
Division by zero is undefined in real numbers.
2
Factor the numerator and simplify the left side of the equation
Since x28x+15=(x3)(x5)x^2 - 8x + 15 = (x - 3)(x - 5), for x3x \neq 3, (x3)(x5)x3=x5\frac{(x - 3)(x - 5)}{x - 3} = x - 5.
Canceling the common non-zero factor (x3)(x - 3) simplifies the rational equation.
3
Solve the simplified quadratic equation for xx
x5=(x5)2    (x5)2(x5)=0    (x5)(x51)=0    (x5)(x6)=0x - 5 = (x - 5)^2 \implies (x - 5)^2 - (x - 5) = 0 \implies (x - 5)(x - 5 - 1) = 0 \implies (x - 5)(x - 6) = 0. Thus, x=5x = 5 or x=6x = 6.
Factoring out the common factor (x5)(x - 5) preserves all valid solutions.
4
Verify solutions against the domain restriction and calculate the sum
Both x=5x = 5 and x=6x = 6 satisfy x3x \neq 3. The sum of all distinct real solutions is 5+6=115 + 6 = 11.
Combining the valid distinct roots gives the required total.

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Polynomial factoring, domain restrictions on rational expressions, and avoiding root loss when solving quadratic equations.
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 724Soru

A specialized mapping drone, Model X, can complete an aerial survey of a solar farm in 2020 hours operating alone at a constant rate. A second drone, Model Y, can complete the exact same survey in 3030 hours operating alone at a constant rate. If both drones operate simultaneously at their respective constant rates, how many hours will it take them to complete the aerial survey together?

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Cevap: 12

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It will take 12 hours for both drones operating together to complete the survey.
Model X completes 120\frac{1}{20} of the job per hour and Model Y completes 130\frac{1}{30} of the job per hour. Combined, their rate is 120+130=560=112\frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{5}{60} = \frac{1}{12} of the job per hour. Taking the reciprocal yields a total time of 12 hours.

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1
Calculate individual work rates
Model X rate = 120\frac{1}{20} job/hr, Model Y rate = 130\frac{1}{30} job/hr
Work rate is the reciprocal of the total time required to complete one full job.
2
Calculate the combined rate of work
Combined rate = 120+130=560=112\frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{5}{60} = \frac{1}{12} job/hr
When working simultaneously, individual rates add together.
3
Compute total time required for combined work
Total time = 11/12=12\frac{1}{1/12} = 12 hours
Time is equal to total work (1 job) divided by the combined work rate.

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Combined Work Rate formula: Ratetotal=Rate1+Rate2\text{Rate}_{\text{total}} = \text{Rate}_1 + \text{Rate}_2, and Timetotal=1Ratetotal\text{Time}_{\text{total}} = \frac{1}{\text{Rate}_{\text{total}}}.
Soru 725Soru

A rectangular garden has an area of 4848 square meters. If the length of the garden is 22 meters greater than its width, what is the perimeter of the garden, in meters?

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Cevap: 28

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The perimeter of the garden is 28 meters.
By setting up the area equation w(w+2)=48w(w + 2) = 48, we obtain the quadratic equation w2+2w48=0w^2 + 2w - 48 = 0. Factoring gives (w+8)(w6)=0(w + 8)(w - 6) = 0. Since width must be positive, w=6w = 6 meters. The length is 6+2=86 + 2 = 8 meters. Thus, the perimeter is 2(6+8)=282(6 + 8) = 28 meters.

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1
Define variables for width and length.
Width = ww, Length = w+2w + 2.
The length is given as 2 meters greater than the width.
2
Formulate and rearrange the quadratic equation for area.
w2+2w48=0w^2 + 2w - 48 = 0
Area is length multiplied by width, set equal to 48.
3
Factor the quadratic polynomial.
(w+8)(w6)=0(w + 8)(w - 6) = 0
Find two numbers that multiply to -48 and add up to +2.
4
Determine the valid physical dimension.
w=6w = 6 meters and length l=8l = 8 meters.
A physical dimension cannot be negative, so w=8w = -8 is discarded.
5
Compute the perimeter.
Perimeter = 2(6+8)=282(6 + 8) = 28 meters.
Perimeter of a rectangle is twice the sum of its length and width.

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Solving quadratic equations by factoring in word problem contexts.
Soru 726Soru

For any real number xx, the function hh is defined by h(x)=3x25x+4h(x) = 3x^2 - 5x + 4. What is the value of h(3)h(3)?

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Cevap: 16

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16
To find h(3)h(3), substitute x=3x = 3 into the function h(x)=3x25x+4h(x) = 3x^2 - 5x + 4. First, compute 32=93^2 = 9. Multiplying by 3 yields 27. Subtracting 5(3)=155(3) = 15 gives 12, and adding 4 results in the final value of 16.

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1
Substitute the value x=3x = 3 into the definition of h(x)h(x).
h(3)=3(3)25(3)+4h(3) = 3(3)^2 - 5(3) + 4
To evaluate a function at a specific value, replace all instances of the input variable with that value.
2
Evaluate the exponent and carry out the multiplications.
h(3)=3(9)15+4=2715+4h(3) = 3(9) - 15 + 4 = 27 - 15 + 4
Follow standard order of operations: compute powers before performing multiplication.
3
Perform the remaining addition and subtraction.
h(3)=16h(3) = 16
Complete the calculation from left to right.

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Function Evaluation
Soru 727Soru

A graphic design department has senior designers and junior designers in a ratio of 3:43 : 4. If there are 2424 junior designers in the department, what is the total number of senior and junior designers in the department?

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Cevap: 42

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The total number of senior and junior designers in the department is 42.
The ratio of senior to junior designers is 3:43 : 4. Given that there are 2424 junior designers, 44 ratio parts equal 2424, making 11 ratio part equal to 66. The total department consists of 3+4=73 + 4 = 7 ratio parts. Therefore, the total number of designers is 7×6=427 \times 6 = 42.

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1
Determine the value of one ratio unit using the given number of junior designers.
Since 44 ratio parts correspond to 2424 junior designers, 11 ratio part =24/4=6= 24 / 4 = 6.
The given count of 2424 aligns with the 44 parts of junior designers in the 3:43 : 4 ratio.
2
Calculate the total ratio parts and find the total count of designers.
Total ratio parts =3+4=7= 3 + 4 = 7. Total designers =7×6=42= 7 \times 6 = 42.
The total department size is represented by the sum of the ratio components.

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Ratio and Proportion Word Problems
Soru 728Soru

If x29x+18=0x^2 - 9x + 18 = 0, and x1x_1 and x2x_2 are the real roots of the equation such that x1>x2x_1 > x_2, what is the value of 2x1x22x_1 - x_2?

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Cevap: 9

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The value of 2x1x22x_1 - x_2 is 9.
Factoring the quadratic equation x29x+18=0x^2 - 9x + 18 = 0 yields (x6)(x3)=0(x - 6)(x - 3) = 0. The roots are x=6x = 6 and x=3x = 3. Given that x1>x2x_1 > x_2, we assign x1=6x_1 = 6 and x2=3x_2 = 3. Evaluating 2x1x22x_1 - x_2 gives 2(6)3=92(6) - 3 = 9.

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1
Factor the quadratic expression
(x6)(x3)=0(x - 6)(x - 3) = 0
Find two numbers that multiply to 1818 and add to 9-9, which are 6-6 and 3-3.
2
Solve for the roots of the equation
x=6x = 6 or x=3x = 3
Set each factor equal to zero: x6=0    x=6x - 6 = 0 \implies x = 6 and x3=0    x=3x - 3 = 0 \implies x = 3.
3
Assign root values based on the condition x1>x2x_1 > x_2
x1=6x_1 = 6 and x2=3x_2 = 3
Since 6>36 > 3, the larger root is assigned to x1x_1 and the smaller root to x2x_2.
4
Evaluate the target expression
9
Substitute x1=6x_1 = 6 and x2=3x_2 = 3 into 2x1x2=2(6)3=123=92x_1 - x_2 = 2(6) - 3 = 12 - 3 = 9.

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Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Soru 729Soru

At a textile weaving mill, high-grade cotton, synthetic polyester, and natural silk threads are blended to produce a specialized fabric. Initially, the weights of cotton, polyester, and silk in the blending vat are in the ratio of 5:3:25 : 3 : 2, respectively. To meet a custom order requirement, 1212 kilograms of silk are added to the vat, and 44 kilograms of polyester are removed, while the amount of cotton remains unchanged. If the new ratio of cotton weight to silk weight is 5:45 : 4, how many kilograms of synthetic polyester are in the blending vat after these adjustments?

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Cevap: 14

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14 kg
Representing the initial weights as 5x5x, 3x3x, and 2x2x, the addition of 1212 kg of silk updates the silk quantity to 2x+122x + 12. Setting the unchanged cotton quantity (5x5x) over the new silk quantity equal to 54\frac{5}{4} yields x=6x = 6. The initial weight of polyester was 3(6)=183(6) = 18 kg, and removing 44 kg gives a final polyester weight of 1414 kg.

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1
Express initial component weights using a common ratio multiplier xx
Cotton = 5x5x, Polyester = 3x3x, Silk = 2x2x
The given initial ratio of cotton to polyester to silk is 5:3:25 : 3 : 2.
2
Set up a proportion for the updated Cotton-to-Silk ratio
5x2x+12=54\frac{5x}{2x + 12} = \frac{5}{4}
Adding 1212 kg of silk increases its weight to (2x+12)(2x + 12) kg, while cotton remains at 5x5x kg.
3
Solve the algebraic proportion for xx
x=6x = 6
Cross-multiplying gives 20x=5(2x+12)=10x+6020x = 5(2x + 12) = 10x + 60, which simplifies to 10x=6010x = 60, so x=6x = 6.
4
Calculate the final weight of synthetic polyester
14 kg
Initial polyester was 3(6)=183(6) = 18 kg. Subtracting the 44 kg removed leaves 184=1418 - 4 = 14 kg.

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Multi-part ratios and algebraic setting of updated proportional quantities
Soru 730Soru

An investment consultancy allocates capital across three asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Real Estate. Initially, the ratio of Equities to Fixed Income is 3:43 : 4, and the ratio of Fixed Income to Real Estate is 2:32 : 3. Following a market expansion, the total value of the portfolio increases by 50%50\%. To comply with updated risk guidelines, the firm reallocates the expanded capital such that the amount in Fixed Income decreases by 25%25\%, and the remaining portfolio value is divided between Equities and Real Estate in the ratio 3:23 : 2, respectively. If the new allocation in Real Estate is $18,000\$18,000 greater than its initial allocation, what was the initial total value of the investment portfolio?

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Cevap: $390,000\$390,000

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The initial total value of the investment portfolio was $\$ 390,000.
Combining the initial ratios gives an Equities to Fixed Income to Real Estate ratio of 3:4:63 : 4 : 6, making the initial total 13x13x. After a 50%50\% increase in total value (19.5x19.5x) and a 25%25\% decrease in Fixed Income (3x3x), the remaining 16.5x16.5x yields a new Real Estate value of 25×16.5x=6.6x\frac{2}{5} \times 16.5x = 6.6x. The difference 6.6x6x=0.6x=18,0006.6x - 6x = 0.6x = 18,000 gives x=30,000x = 30,000, resulting in an initial total portfolio of 13×30,000=$390,00013 \times 30,000 = \$390,000.

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1
Combine the initial two-part ratios into a single three-part ratio for Equities (E1E_1), Fixed Income (F1F_1), and Real Estate (R1R_1).
E1:F1=3:4E_1 : F_1 = 3 : 4 and F1:R1=2:3=4:6F_1 : R_1 = 2 : 3 = 4 : 6, giving E1:F1:R1=3:4:6E_1 : F_1 : R_1 = 3 : 4 : 6.
A common term for Fixed Income (44) is needed to express all three asset classes in terms of a single variable xx.
2
Express initial amounts and initial total portfolio value in terms of xx.
E1=3xE_1 = 3x, F1=4xF_1 = 4x, R1=6xR_1 = 6x, and Total Initial Portfolio T1=3x+4x+6x=13xT_1 = 3x + 4x + 6x = 13x.
Summing the ratio units gives the total initial quantity representation.
3
Calculate the updated total portfolio value (T2T_2) and updated Fixed Income amount (F2F_2).
T2=1.50×13x=19.5xT_2 = 1.50 \times 13x = 19.5x, and F2=(10.25)×4x=3xF_2 = (1 - 0.25) \times 4x = 3x.
The overall portfolio increases by 50%50\% while Fixed Income decreases by 25%25\%.
4
Determine the remaining portfolio value for Equities and Real Estate, and calculate the new Real Estate value (R2R_2).
Remaining Value =19.5x3x=16.5x= 19.5x - 3x = 16.5x. R2=23+2×16.5x=25×16.5x=6.6xR_2 = \frac{2}{3 + 2} \times 16.5x = \frac{2}{5} \times 16.5x = 6.6x.
The remaining capital is divided between Equities and Real Estate in a 3:23 : 2 ratio.
5
Set up the change equation for Real Estate to solve for xx and determine T1T_1.
R2R1=6.6x6x=0.6x=18,000    x=30,000R_2 - R_1 = 6.6x - 6x = 0.6x = 18,000 \implies x = 30,000. Therefore, T1=13×30,000=390,000T_1 = 13 \times 30,000 = 390,000.
The problem states the final Real Estate amount is $\$ 18,000 greater than its initial value.

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Combining compound ratios and applying sequential percentage modifications to part-to-part and part-to-whole relationships.
Soru 731Soru

At an architectural firm, the ratio of senior architects to junior architects to structural engineers was initially 3:7:43 : 7 : 4, respectively. After the firm hired 66 additional senior architects and 44 structural engineers left the firm, the ratio of senior architects to structural engineers became 3:23 : 2, while the number of junior architects remained unchanged. What was the total number of senior architects, junior architects, and structural engineers combined initially at the firm?

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Cevap: 56

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The total number of senior architects, junior architects, and structural engineers combined initially at the firm was 56.
Let the initial numbers of senior architects, junior architects, and structural engineers be 3x3x, 7x7x, and 4x4x, respectively. After adding 66 senior architects and subtracting 44 structural engineers, the updated counts are 3x+63x + 6 and 4x44x - 4. Setting their ratio to 3:23 : 2 yields 3x+64x4=32\frac{3x + 6}{4x - 4} = \frac{3}{2}. Cross-multiplying gives 6x+12=12x126x + 12 = 12x - 12, which simplifies to 6x=246x = 24, so x=4x = 4. The total number of initial employees is 3x+7x+4x=14x=14(4)=563x + 7x + 4x = 14x = 14(4) = 56.

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1
Define initial quantities using ratio multiplier x
Senior Architects =3x= 3x, Junior Architects =7x= 7x, Structural Engineers =4x= 4x
Ratios specify relative proportions, so multiplying each term by xx gives actual counts.
2
Formulate new quantities after staff changes
Senior Architects =3x+6= 3x + 6, Structural Engineers =4x4= 4x - 4
6 senior architects joined and 4 structural engineers left.
3
Set up ratio equation and solve for x
3x+64x4=32    2(3x+6)=3(4x4)    6x+12=12x12    6x=24    x=4\frac{3x + 6}{4x - 4} = \frac{3}{2} \implies 2(3x + 6) = 3(4x - 4) \implies 6x + 12 = 12x - 12 \implies 6x = 24 \implies x = 4
Cross-multiplication converts the proportion into a linear equation.
4
Compute total initial staff count
Initial Total =3x+7x+4x=14x=14×4=56= 3x + 7x + 4x = 14x = 14 \times 4 = 56
Summing all 3 initial ratio parts and substituting x=4x = 4 yields the total initial count.

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Multi-part ratio formulation and linear equation setup based on additions and subtractions
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 732Soru

For all real numbers xx and yy, the custom operation Δ\Delta is defined by xΔy=(x+1)(y2)x \Delta y = (x + 1)(y - 2). If the function gg is defined by g(n)=n23g(n) = n^2 - 3 for all real numbers nn, what is the value of g(3)Δg(2)g(3) \Delta g(2)?

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Cevap: -7

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The value of g(3)Δg(2)g(3) \Delta g(2) is 7-7.
Evaluating g(3)g(3) gives 323=63^2 - 3 = 6, and evaluating g(2)g(2) gives 223=12^2 - 3 = 1. Substituting these values as x=6x = 6 and y=1y = 1 into the custom operator definition xΔy=(x+1)(y2)x \Delta y = (x + 1)(y - 2) yields (6+1)(12)=7×(1)=7(6 + 1)(1 - 2) = 7 \times (-1) = -7.

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1
Evaluate the inner function g(n)g(n) at n=3n = 3
g(3)=323=93=6g(3) = 3^2 - 3 = 9 - 3 = 6
Before evaluating the custom operator, the inputs g(3)g(3) and g(2)g(2) must be explicitly calculated.
2
Evaluate the inner function g(n)g(n) at n=2n = 2
g(2)=223=43=1g(2) = 2^2 - 3 = 4 - 3 = 1
Determine the second operand for the custom operation.
3
Apply the custom operation Δ\Delta to the results from Step 1 and Step 2
6Δ1=(6+1)(12)=7×(1)=76 \Delta 1 = (6 + 1)(1 - 2) = 7 \times (-1) = -7
Substitute x=6x = 6 and y=1y = 1 into the formula xΔy=(x+1)(y2)x \Delta y = (x + 1)(y - 2).

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Evaluating functions and applying non-commutative custom operators
Soru 733Soru

For how many integer values of kk does the quadratic equation (k2)x22(k+1)x+(k+3)=0(k - 2)x^2 - 2(k + 1)x + (k + 3) = 0 have two distinct real roots α\alpha and \beta suchthat such that \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} < 1$?

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Cevap: 3

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There are exactly 3 integer values of kk that satisfy all given conditions.
To find the number of valid integer values for kk, we apply the condition for distinct real roots (D>0D > 0), which yields k>7k > -7 with k2k \neq 2. Expressing the sum of reciprocals as α+βαβ=2(k+1)k+3<1\frac{\alpha + \beta}{\alpha\beta} = \frac{2(k+1)}{k+3} < 1, solving k1k+3<0\frac{k-1}{k+3} < 0 yields 3<k<1-3 < k < 1. The integer values within this range are 2,1,-2, -1, and 00, giving a total of 3 valid integer values.

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1
Ensure the given equation is a valid quadratic equation and determine the condition for two distinct real roots.
For the equation to be quadratic, the coefficient of x2x^2 must be non-zero, so k20    k2k - 2 \neq 0 \implies k \neq 2. For distinct real roots, the discriminant D>0D > 0. D=[2(k+1)]24(k2)(k+3)=4(k2+2k+1)4(k2+k6)=4(k+7)D = [-2(k+1)]^2 - 4(k-2)(k+3) = 4(k^2 + 2k + 1) - 4(k^2 + k - 6) = 4(k + 7). Thus, 4(k+7)>0    k>74(k+7) > 0 \implies k > -7.
A quadratic equation has two distinct real roots if and only if its discriminant is strictly positive and the leading coefficient is non-zero.
2
Apply Vieta's formulas to express the sum and product of the roots in terms of kk.
\alpha + \beta = \frac{2(k+1)}{k-2}and and \alpha\beta = \frac{k+3}{k-2}.Notethatfor. Note that for \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta}toexist,neitherrootcanbe0,whichrequires to exist, neither root can be 0, which requires \alpha\beta
eq 0 \implies k
eq -3$.
Vieta's formulas relate the coefficients of a polynomial to sums and products of its roots.
3
Simplify the condition 1α+1β<1\frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} < 1 using Vieta's relations.
\frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} = \frac{\alpha + \beta}{\alpha\beta} = \frac{\frac{2(k+1)}{k-2}}{\frac{k+3}{k-2}} = \frac{2(k+1)}{k+3}.Weneed. We need \frac{2k+2}{k+3} < 1$.
Combining the fractions over a common denominator allows direct substitution of the root sum and product.
4
Solve the algebraic inequality 2k+2k+3<1\frac{2k+2}{k+3} < 1.
\frac{2k+2}{k+3} - 1 < 0 \implies \frac{(2k+2) - (k+3)}{k+3} < 0 \implies \frac{k-1}{k+3} < 0 .Thefractionisnegativewhenthenumeratoranddenominatorhaveoppositesigns,whichgivestheinterval. The fraction is negative when the numerator and denominator have opposite signs, which gives the interval -3 < k < 1$.
Subtracting 1 to get 0 on one side prevents sign errors that occur when cross-multiplying variable expressions.
5
Combine all constraints on kk and count the valid integer values.
Constraints on kk: (1) k>7k > -7, (2) k2k \neq 2, (3) k3k \neq -3, and (4) 3<k<1-3 < k < 1. Intersecting these gives 3<k<1-3 < k < 1. The integer values in this open interval are k=2,1,0k = -2, -1, 0. Total count = 3.
All structural and domain restrictions must be satisfied simultaneously.

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Quadratic Equations and Polynomial Factoring
Tahmini Süre:3m 0s
Soru 734Soru

In a game, a fair wheel lands on a single integer from 11 to 100100, inclusive, with each integer being equally likely to be selected. What is the probability that the integer selected is either a prime number or leaves a remainder of 11 when divided by 55, but not both?

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Cevap: 720\frac{7}{20}

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The correct answer is 7/20.
The total number of possible outcomes is 100. There are 25 prime numbers in the range 1 to 100, and 20 numbers that leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 5. Exactly 5 numbers (11, 31, 41, 61, 71) meet both conditions. To find the numbers that meet either condition but NOT both, subtract the 5 overlapping numbers from each category: 20 numbers are prime only, and 15 numbers leave a remainder of 1 only. The number of favorable outcomes is 20 + 15 = 35. Therefore, the single-event probability is 35/100 = 7/20.

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1
Determine the total sample space size.
The total number of possible outcomes is N=100N = 100.
Each integer from 1 to 100 inclusive is equally likely.
2
Identify and count all prime numbers in the set {1,2,,100}\{1, 2, \dots, 100\}.
There are 25 prime numbers: {2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31,37,41,43,47,53,59,61,67,71,73,79,83,89,97}\{2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97\}.
Note that 1 is not a prime number.
3
Identify and count all integers in {1,2,,100}\{1, 2, \dots, 100\} that leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 5.
There are 20 such integers: {1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,61,66,71,76,81,86,91,96}\{1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81, 86, 91, 96\}.
These integers take the form 5k+15k + 1 for integers k0k \ge 0 where 15k+11001 \le 5k + 1 \le 100.
4
Find the intersection of both sets (numbers that are prime AND leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 5).
The 5 numbers satisfying both conditions are {11,31,41,61,71}\{11, 31, 41, 61, 71\}.
Any integer leaving a remainder of 1 when divided by 5 must end in 1 or 6. No prime ends in 6. The primes ending in 1 in this range are 11, 31, 41, 61, and 71.
5
Calculate the number of favorable outcomes satisfying 'either condition, but not both' (symmetric difference).
Favorable outcomes = (255)+(205)=20+15=35(25 - 5) + (20 - 5) = 20 + 15 = 35.
We must count numbers that are only prime (20) plus numbers that are only remainder 1 (15), excluding the 5 overlapping numbers.
6
Calculate the single-event probability.
P=35100=720P = \frac{35}{100} = \frac{7}{20}.
Divide favorable outcomes by total sample space size.

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Basic single-event probability with set operations and number properties (prime numbers, remainders).
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 735Soru

A pharmaceutical production facility utilizes three automated synthesis modules—Module A, Module B, and Module C—to produce a specific batch of medication. Working alone at its constant rate, Module A can complete a full batch in 1515 hours. Modules B and C, working together at their respective constant rates, can complete a full batch in 2020 hours. A production run begins with Module A and Module B working together for 44 hours. At that point, Module A is turned off for recalibration, and Module C immediately joins Module B to complete the remaining portion of the batch. If Modules B and C work together for 1212 hours to finish the batch, how many hours would it take Module B to complete a full batch working alone?

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Cevap: 3030 hours

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Module B would take 3030 hours to complete a full batch working alone.
The correct answer is 3030 hours. In Stage 2, Modules B and C work together for 1212 hours at their combined rate of 120\frac{1}{20} batch per hour, completing 1220=35\frac{12}{20} = \frac{3}{5} of the entire batch. This leaves 135=251 - \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{5} of the batch that was completed during Stage 1 by Modules A and B working together for 44 hours. Setting up the Stage 1 equation: 4(rA+rB)=254(r_A + r_B) = \frac{2}{5}. Substituting Module A's rate rA=115r_A = \frac{1}{15}, we get 4(115+rB)=25    415+4rB=615    4rB=215    rB=1304\left(\frac{1}{15} + r_B\right) = \frac{2}{5} \implies \frac{4}{15} + 4r_B = \frac{6}{15} \implies 4r_B = \frac{2}{15} \implies r_B = \frac{1}{30}. Therefore, Module B takes 3030 hours operating alone.

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1
Express the individual and combined rates of the modules
Rate of Module A (rAr_A) = 115\frac{1}{15} batch/hr; Combined rate of Modules B and C (rB+rCr_B + r_C) = 120\frac{1}{20} batch/hr.
Work rate is defined as the fraction of the job completed per unit of time.
2
Calculate the work completed during Stage 2
Work in Stage 2 = 12×(rB+rC)=12×120=3512 \times (r_B + r_C) = 12 \times \frac{1}{20} = \frac{3}{5} of the batch.
Modules B and C worked together for 1212 hours at their known combined rate of 120\frac{1}{20} batch/hr.
3
Calculate the work done in Stage 1 and solve for Module B's rate (rBr_B)
Total Work = Stage 1 Work + Stage 2 Work = 11. Thus, 4(rA+rB)+35=1    4(115+rB)=25    415+4rB=615    4rB=215    rB=1304(r_A + r_B) + \frac{3}{5} = 1 \implies 4\left(\frac{1}{15} + r_B\right) = \frac{2}{5} \implies \frac{4}{15} + 4r_B = \frac{6}{15} \implies 4r_B = \frac{2}{15} \implies r_B = \frac{1}{30} batch/hr.
The sum of the work performed across both stages must equal 11 full batch.
4
Convert Module B's rate into total time required working alone
Time for Module B alone = 1rB=30\frac{1}{r_B} = 30 hours.
Total time working alone is the reciprocal of the individual work rate.

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Work Rate and Combined Work
Soru 736Soru

At an international conference of 200200 delegates, every delegate speaks at least one of three languages: French, German, or Spanish. Exactly 115115 delegates speak French, 8585 speak German, and 6767 speak Spanish. Furthermore, exactly 1515 delegates speak all three languages. If the number of delegates who speak only one language is four times the number of delegates who speak exactly two languages, how many delegates speak exactly two of these three languages?

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Cevap: 37

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The number of delegates who speak exactly two of the three languages is 37.
By dividing the 200 delegates into three disjoint groups—those speaking exactly 1 language (E1E_1), exactly 2 languages (E2E_2), and all 3 languages (E3=15E_3 = 15)—we establish that E1+E2+15=200E_1 + E_2 + 15 = 200, giving E1+E2=185E_1 + E_2 = 185. Given E1=4E2E_1 = 4E_2, substituting yields 5E2=1855E_2 = 185, which gives E2=37E_2 = 37.

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1
Define exact-count variables for the overlapping sets
Let E1E_1 be the number of delegates speaking exactly one language, E2E_2 be the number speaking exactly two languages, and E3=15E_3 = 15 be the number speaking all three languages.
Categorizing elements into mutually exclusive subsets (exactly 1, exactly 2, exactly 3) simplifies 3-set inclusion-exclusion problems.
2
Set up the total population equation
E1+E2+E3=200    E1+E2+15=200    E1+E2=185E_1 + E_2 + E_3 = 200 \implies E_1 + E_2 + 15 = 200 \implies E_1 + E_2 = 185
Since every delegate speaks at least one language, the sum of all mutually exclusive regions equals the total number of delegates.
3
Apply the given relationship between E1E_1 and E2E_2
Substitute E1=4E2E_1 = 4E_2 into E1+E2=185E_1 + E_2 = 185 to get 4E2+E2=185    5E2=1854E_2 + E_2 = 185 \implies 5E_2 = 185
The problem establishes that the number of single-language speakers is four times the number of dual-language speakers.
4
Solve for the target quantity E2E_2
E2=37E_2 = 37
Dividing 185 by 5 yields the exact count of delegates speaking exactly two languages.

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Three-Set Inclusion-Exclusion Principle using Exact-Overlap Subsets
Soru 737Soru

A software engineering team uses three automated refactoring scripts—Script A, Script B, and Script C—to update a large codebase. Working alone at their respective constant rates, Script A can finish the entire codebase in 1010 hours, Script B in 1515 hours, and Script C in 3030 hours. All three scripts begin running simultaneously. After 22 hours, Script A encounters an error and stops running. Script B and Script C continue running together without interruption until the codebase is completely refactored. How many additional hours will it take for Script B and Script C to complete the remaining work?

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Cevap: 6

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6 hours
The rate of Script A is 110\frac{1}{10} of the codebase per hour, Script B is 115\frac{1}{15} per hour, and Script C is 130\frac{1}{30} per hour. Working together for 22 hours, all three scripts complete 2×(110+115+130)=2×15=252 \times \left(\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{30}\right) = 2 \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{5} of the codebase, leaving 125=351 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{3}{5} of the task remaining. With Script A offline, the combined rate of Script B and Script C is 115+130=110\frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{1}{10} per hour. The additional time required to complete the remaining work is 3/51/10=6\frac{3/5}{1/10} = 6 hours.

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1
Determine the individual work rates of Script A, Script B, and Script C.
Rate of Script A = 110\frac{1}{10} codebase/hour, Rate of Script B = 115\frac{1}{15} codebase/hour, Rate of Script C = 130\frac{1}{30} codebase/hour.
Work rate is the reciprocal of the total time required to complete one entire job working alone.
2
Calculate the combined work rate of all three scripts during the initial 2-hour period.
Combined Rate(A+B+C) = 110+115+130=3+2+130=630=15\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{3 + 2 + 1}{30} = \frac{6}{30} = \frac{1}{5} codebase/hour.
When multiple agents work together simultaneously, their individual work rates are added.
3
Determine the fraction of the codebase refactored during the first 2 hours.
Work Completed = 2 hours×15 codebase/hour=252 \text{ hours} \times \frac{1}{5} \text{ codebase/hour} = \frac{2}{5} of the total codebase.
Total work done equals rate multiplied by time.
4
Calculate the remaining fraction of the codebase left to be processed.
Remaining Work = 125=351 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{3}{5} of the total codebase.
Subtracting the completed fraction from 1 gives the uncompleted portion of the job.
5
Calculate the combined rate of Script B and Script C after Script A stops.
Rate(B+C) = 115+130=2+130=330=110\frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{2 + 1}{30} = \frac{3}{30} = \frac{1}{10} codebase/hour.
Only Script B and Script C contribute to the remaining work.
6
Calculate the additional time required for Script B and Script C to finish the remaining work.
Additional Time = 3/51/10=35×10=6\frac{3/5}{1/10} = \frac{3}{5} \times 10 = 6 hours.
Time equals remaining work divided by the active combined rate.

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Work Rate and Combined Work
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 738Soru

If x=1x = 1 is a root of the cubic polynomial P(x)=x3+ax211x+12P(x) = x^3 + ax^2 - 11x + 12, where aa is a constant, what is the value of the largest real root of P(x)P(x)?

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Cevap: 4

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The largest real root of the polynomial P(x)P(x) is 44.
Evaluating P(1)=0P(1) = 0 yields 1+a11+12=01 + a - 11 + 12 = 0, giving a=2a = -2. Factoring the polynomial x32x211x+12x^3 - 2x^2 - 11x + 12 by (x1)(x - 1) produces the quadratic expression x2x12x^2 - x - 12. Factoring this quadratic gives (x4)(x+3)=0(x - 4)(x + 3) = 0. The roots of the polynomial are 3-3, 11, and 44. Comparing these values, the maximum root is 44.

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1
Find the constant aa using the given root x=1x = 1.
a=2a = -2
Since x=1x = 1 is a root, P(1)=13+a(1)211(1)+12=0P(1) = 1^3 + a(1)^2 - 11(1) + 12 = 0, which simplifies to a+2=0a + 2 = 0.
2
Factor (x1)(x - 1) out of P(x)=x32x211x+12P(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 - 11x + 12.
P(x)=(x1)(x2x12)P(x) = (x - 1)(x^2 - x - 12)
Dividing x32x211x+12x^3 - 2x^2 - 11x + 12 by (x1)(x - 1) yields the quotient x2x12x^2 - x - 12.
3
Factor the quadratic factor x2x12x^2 - x - 12.
(x4)(x+3)(x - 4)(x + 3)
The quadratic factors into two linear terms whose roots are 44 and 3-3.
4
Determine the largest of all real roots of P(x)P(x).
44
The complete set of real roots is {3,1,4}\{-3, 1, 4\}, of which 44 is the greatest.

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Polynomial Factoring and Remainder/Factor Theorem
Soru 739Soru

An agricultural processing facility uses three independent conveyor systems—Conveyor XX, Conveyor YY, and Conveyor ZZ—to fill a grain storage silo. Working together at their respective constant rates, Conveyors XX and YY can fill the empty silo in 1212 hours, while Conveyors YY and ZZ working together can fill the empty silo in 2020 hours. Initially, Conveyors XX and ZZ work together for 55 hours, completing exactly 13\frac{1}{3} of the silo. How many hours would it take Conveyor YY operating alone to fill the remaining 23\frac{2}{3} of the silo?

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Cevap: 20

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It would take Conveyor YY operating alone 2020 hours to fill the remaining 23\frac{2}{3} of the silo.
By representing the rate of each pair of conveyors as a fraction of the total job per hour, we find RX+RY=1/12R_X + R_Y = 1/12, RY+RZ=1/20R_Y + R_Z = 1/20, and RX+RZ=1/15R_X + R_Z = 1/15. Summing these three equations yields 2(RX+RY+RZ)=1/52(R_X + R_Y + R_Z) = 1/5, so RX+RY+RZ=1/10R_X + R_Y + R_Z = 1/10. Subtracting RX+RZ=1/15R_X + R_Z = 1/15 gives RY=1/30R_Y = 1/30 silo per hour. To fill the remaining 2/32/3 of the silo, Conveyor YY requires (2/3)/(1/30)=20(2/3) / (1/30) = 20 hours.

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1
Express the combined rate of each pair of conveyors as a fraction of the silo filled per hour.
RX+RY=112R_X + R_Y = \frac{1}{12}, RY+RZ=120R_Y + R_Z = \frac{1}{20}, and RX+RZ=1/35=115R_X + R_Z = \frac{1/3}{5} = \frac{1}{15}.
Work rate equals work done divided by time taken.
2
Sum the three pairwise rates to determine the combined rate of all three conveyors working together.
2(RX+RY+RZ)=112+120+115=1260=15    RX+RY+RZ=1102(R_X + R_Y + R_Z) = \frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{12}{60} = \frac{1}{5} \implies R_X + R_Y + R_Z = \frac{1}{10}.
Adding pairwise rates counts each conveyor's individual rate twice.
3
Subtract the combined rate of Conveyors XX and ZZ from the total rate of all three conveyors to isolate the rate of Conveyor YY.
RY=110115=3230=130R_Y = \frac{1}{10} - \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3 - 2}{30} = \frac{1}{30} of the silo per hour.
Subtracting (RX+RZ)(R_X + R_Z) from (RX+RY+RZ)(R_X + R_Y + R_Z) yields RYR_Y directly.
4
Divide the remaining fraction of work by Conveyor YY's individual rate to find the required time.
Time=2/31/30=20\text{Time} = \frac{2/3}{1/30} = 20 hours.
Time required equals remaining work divided by the individual work rate.

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Solving systems of simultaneous work rate equations by summing pairwise rates.
Soru 740Soru

A security analyst needs to generate a 6-symbol access code using all of the following characters: A,A,A,B,B,A, A, A, B, B, and CC. How many distinct 6-symbol access codes can be formed such that the two BB's are not adjacent to each other?

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Cevap: 40

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40 distinct 6-symbol access codes can be formed.
First arrange the four symbols that have no adjacency restrictions (A,A,A,A, A, A, and CC). The number of unique ways to arrange these 4 symbols with 3 identical AA's is 4!3!=4\frac{4!}{3!} = 4. Placing these 4 symbols in a row creates 5 available spaces (one before the first character, three between characters, and one after the last character). To ensure the two BB's are not adjacent, choose 2 distinct spaces out of the 5 for the BB's. The number of ways to select 2 spaces out of 5 is (52)=10\binom{5}{2} = 10. Multiplying the arrangement of base characters by the space selections yields 4×10=404 \times 10 = 40 total valid codes.

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1
Arrange the non-restricted characters
There are 4 ways to arrange the remaining characters A,A,A,A, A, A, and CC.
The number of distinct arrangements of 4 characters where 3 are identical is 4!3!×1!=4\frac{4!}{3! \times 1!} = 4.
2
Determine the available slots for the restricted character
Arranging 4 characters creates 5 distinct slots (including the two ends): _ X _ X _ X _ X _.
To ensure no two BB's are adjacent, each BB must occupy a distinct slot around or between the arranged characters.
3
Calculate the combinations of slot positions
There are (52)=10\binom{5}{2} = 10 ways to choose 2 slots for the two identical BB's.
Since the two BB's are identical, order of selection within the slots does not matter.
4
Apply the Fundamental Counting Principle
4×10=404 \times 10 = 40 distinct codes.
Multiply the number of ways to arrange the base characters by the number of ways to place the BB's into the available slots.

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Counting with restrictions using the slotting method for non-adjacent elements
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