Questions tagged [gre-exam]
For questions relevant to the general or subject-specific Graduate Record Examination, abbreviated GRE.
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Explicitly finding the sum of $\arctan(1/(n^2+n+1))$
This is from a GRE prep book, so I know the solution and process but I thought it was an interesting question: Explicitly evaluate $$\sum_{n=1}^{m}\arctan\left({\frac{1}{{n^2+n+1}}}\right).$$
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GRE Subject Test - Past Papers, Books, Advice
This is not for the Maths part of the General GRE. This is for the GRE Subject Test in Maths. Feel free to add or comment.
How do I know the definition of rings or of anything on the GRE given that ...
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What is the greatest integer that divides $p^4-1$ for every prime number $p$ greater than $5$?
What is the greatest integer that divides $p^4-1$ for every prime number $p > 5$? This was on a practice math GRE so it's probably really easy.
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Evaluate $\int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4}(\cos(t)+\sqrt{1+t^2}\cos(t)^3\sin (t)^3)dt$
Evaluate: $$\int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4}(\cos(t)+\sqrt{1+t^2}\cos(t)^3\sin(t)^3)dt$$
I have tried substituting $t=\tan(\theta)$ and breaking up the $\cos(t)^3$ using $\cos(t)^2=1-\sin(t)^2$, but I can't ...
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recommending books for GRE math subject test
I wonder if anyone could recommend some books (other than Princeton Review) to prepare for the GRE math subject exam. I've heard that the REA books have lots of typos, though it has 6 practice exams. ...
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Books to study for Math GRE, self-study, have some time.
I just graduated from a regional university in the US with a minor in mathematics. There is a masters program overseas, for economics, that I want to attend but they require applicants to take the ...
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GRE linear algebra question
The following is a question from the sample GRE Mathematics Subject Test
found on the ETS website:
Let $M$ be a $5\times 5$ real matrix.
Exactly four of the following five conditions on $M$ are ...
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$\log x =Cx^4$ has only one root. Find C
$\log x =Cx^4$ has only one root. Find C.
I don't know how to solve this problem. Do you take derivative on both sides?
I am thinking C equals 0. Am I correct on that?
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Math Subject GRE 1268 Question 55
If $a$ and $b$ are positive numbers, what is the value of $\displaystyle \int_0^\infty \frac{e^{ax}-e^{bx}}{(1+e^{ax})(1+e^{bx})}dx$.
A: $0$
B: $1$
C: $a-b$
D: $(a-b)\log 2$
E: $\frac{a-b}{ab}\...
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If $f$ and $f''$ are square integrable is $f'$?
Let $f:[0,\infty)\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be twice differentiable. Such that $\int_{0}^{\infty}f(x)^{2}dx<\infty$ and $\int_{0}^{\infty}f''(x)^{2}dx<\infty $, show that
$$\int_{0}^{\infty}f'(x)^...
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Multivariable Calculus for GRE
This is going to sound strange, but I am a third year math major who never took multivariable calculus (despite having taken courses on Galois and Lebesgue theory, etc). I plan to take the GRE next ...
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Derive quadratic formula [duplicate]
I cannot understand how quadratic formula to solve for $x$ was derived.
On this website, it explains the steps
Following I understand
but I cannot understand how they got
$b/2a$
and why they are ...
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Gre Question Complex Number (plug and chug) [duplicate]
This seems like it should be easy, but I can't seem to simplify it: If $z=e^{i\frac{2\pi}{5}}$, then what is $1+z+z^2+z^3+5z^4+4z^5+4z^6+4z^7+4z^8+5z^9$. The choices are $0, 4e^{i\frac{3\pi}{5}}, 5e^{...
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GRE problem involving LCD, prime factorization, and sets.
I think this problem was a bit tricky and I'm trying to better think through this. Here is the problem:
Let S be the set of all positive integers n such that $n^2$ is a multiple of both 24 and 108. ...
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x minute break in work rate problem
Working alone at their respective constant rate, Audery can complete a certain job in 4 hours, while Ferris can do the same job in 3 hours. Audery and Ferris worked together on the job and completed ...
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GRE - Probability Question
For a certain probability experiment, the probability that event $A$ will occur is $\displaystyle\frac12$ and the probability that even $B$ will occur is $\displaystyle\frac13$. Which of the following ...
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At what times before $1{:}30$ in the afternoon do all three doctors schedule their appointments to begin at the same time?
In a certain medical group, Dr. Schwartz schedules appointments to begin $30$ minutes apart, Dr. Ramirez schedules appointments to begin $25$ minutes apart, and Dr. Wu schedules appointments to begin $...
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GRE Math Subject Test [closed]
I am studying for GRE Math. I am looking for specific tips. What types of questions usually come up? Does anyone know any tricks (e.g. integration tricks) that might be helpful? Which theorems are ...
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Are there 3 or 4 quartiles? 99 or 100 percentiles?
So I understand that a quartile is a quantile where the data is divided into four groups.
1 2 3
---|---|---|---
And 1, 2, and 3 are the quartiles. The ...
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Interesting GRE problem
I found this in a practice GRE problem. I thought I would have a crack at it after being spoiled by the answer
At how many points in the xy-plane do the graphs of $y = x^{12}$ and $y = 2^x$ ...
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If p and q are prime which elements are in the subgroup? (GRE question)
I was just doing some practice problems in my abstract algebra book trying to get a warm up this morning, but I found a GRE problem in the problem set and I don't know how to solve it. I've tried to ...
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Finding a number given its remainder when divided by other numbers
I have this GRE question that I'd like to know how to solve. I want to solve it in as simple a way as possible, since it is GRE material. In particular, I don't want to use "congruences" or modulo ...
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A Calculus problem in GRE math sub test
$$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\sin^3(t)}{\sin^3(t)+\cos^3(t)}$$
I tried to use $x=\tan(t)$ to transform but it's really a mess..
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how to solve $\log{x}=cx^4$ for $x$
I was wondering if there is a general solution for this form of equations:
$$\log{x}=cx^4$$
Tried: $$ x = e^{cx^4}\\
xe^{-cx^4}=1$$
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A couple of GRE questions
Look for help with the following GRE questions
Question 1. If $C$ is the circle in the complex plane whose equation $|z|=\pi$, oriented counterclockwise, find the value of the integral $\oint_C(\cos ...
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GRE Probability question
How many 3-digit positive integers are odd and do not contain the digit 5 ?
My attempt: 100-999 3 -digit integers, 900/2=450 odd numbers. Now how to calculate odd numbers which do not contain digit 5 ...
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What is a good combinatorics text for someone studying for the Math GRE Subject Test?
I have NEVER taken a combinatorics course, outside of what one covers in a calculus-based probability course.
I would be interested in knowing what would be a suitable combinatorics text for ...
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Finding the possible dimensions of the intersection of subspaces
I read this problem,
If $V$ and $W$ are 2-dimensional subspaces of $\mathbb{R}^{4}$ what are the possible dimensions of $V\cap W$?
I know the answer is: 0, 1, or 2. But I would like more insight ...
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Evaluate the integral $\int_{-\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\cos(t)+\sqrt{1+t^2} \cos^3(t)\sin^3(t) )dt$ [duplicate]
Found this problem on the most recent GRE practice booklet by ets. I ended up skipping it because it looked like too much work. Going back through, I still don't know how to evaluate it.
To me, this ...
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Minimum area of Inscribed Square
GRE study guide asks
The perimeter of square S is 40. Square T is inscribed in square S.
What is the least possible area of square T?
Choices are
45
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52
They say answer is 50. How do ...
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Finding the value of this integral $ \int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4}{ (\cos{t} + \sqrt{1 + t^2} }\sin^3{t}\cos^3 {t})dt$? [duplicate]
I stumbled on this problem and I'm stuck.
Any hints on how I could approach evaluating this particular integral?
$$ \int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4}{ (\cos{t} + \sqrt{1 + t^2}\sin^3{t}\cos^3 {t})\,dt}$$
What ...
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Some GRE questions (II) [closed]
Let $F$ be a constant unit force that is parallel to the vector $(1, 0, 1)$ in xyz-space. What is the work done by $F$ on a particle that moves along the path given by $(t, t^2, t^3)$ between time $t=...
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$x \in (a-r,a+r)$ versus $|x-a| < |r-a|$
From the Princeton book for the GRE Subject Test in Maths:
That part seems to suggest that
if $x \in (a-r,a+r)$ then $f(x) < \frac1q < \varepsilon$ and hence $f$ is continuous at the ...
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Arithmetic question [duplicate]
"In a certain medical group, Dr. Schwartz schedules appointments to begin 30 minutes apart, Dr. Ramirez schedules appointments to begin 25 minutes apart, and Dr. Wu schedules appointments to begin 50 ...
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Lipschitz continuity implies differentiability a.e.? - GRE 9768 #64
GRE 9768 #64
From here
How do you prove that? I tried this approach based on a question and solution in the Princeton GRE exam
The question:
The solution:
(Btw, it's supposed to be $f'(y)$ not $f'...
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GRE permuation and combination problem 1
Question: The University of Maryland, University of Vermont, and Emory University have each $4$ soccer players. If a team of $9$ is to be formed with an equal number of players from each university, ...
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GRE test prep question [LCM and divisors]
Let $S$ be the set of all positive integers $n$ such that $n^2$ is a
multiple of both $24$ and $108$. Which of the following integers are
divisors of every integer $n$ in $S$ ?
Indicate all such ...
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Finding distance using rates of change -- best approach?
The question:
A man drives from state $A$ to state $B$ going $60 \frac{miles}{hour}$. Then he returns from state $B$ to state $A$, driving $45 \frac{miles}{hour}$. His total driving time is $2.5 hour$...
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Matrix Representation of a Bilinear Form
Let $b : \Bbb{R}^2 \times \Bbb{R}^2 \to \Bbb{R}$ be the bilinear form defined by $$b((x_1,x_2),(y_1,y_2)) = x_1 y_1 - 2x_1 y_2 + x_2 y_1 + 3x_2 y_2.$$ Find the $2 \times 2$ matrix $B$ of $b$ relative ...
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angle of inscribed triangle
let us consider following problem:
we have inscribed triangle,like this
we are asked to determine if given $x$ is acute or obtuse,$O$ is center of circle,as i know if $CB$ would be diameter,...
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Limits at infinity of a function and its derivative [closed]
I do not know how to solve this question, could anyone help me please?
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