If f(x) = 2^x2^x + √(2), x in R, then Σk=1⁸¹ f((k)/(82)) is equal to:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

Symmetric identity wrapper for matching indices:

f(x) + f(1-x) = 1
Core Logic

Let's evaluate f(x) + f(1-x):

f(x) + f(1-x) = 2^x2^x + √(2) + 21-x21-x + √(2) = 2^x2^x + √(2) + 22 + √(2)· 2^x = 2^x + √(2)2^x + √(2) = 1
Step 1: Expanding the Series

Pairing matching terms from opposite ends of the summation:

Σk=1⁸¹ f((k)/(82)) = [f((1)/(82)) + f((81)/(82))] + + f((41)/(82))

There are 40 complete pairs matching the f(x) + f(1-x) = 1 identity, plus one lone center term f((1)/(2)).

Step 2: Computing Final Valuation
Sum = 40 + f((1)/(2)) = 40 + √(2)√(2) + √(2) = 40 + (1)/(2) = (81)/(2)
Pattern Recognition

When encountering fractional summation bounds, always check the sum of components x + (1-x) to find linear reduction templates.

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Q5 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Onto Functions
Consider two sets A = xin Z:|(|x - 3| - 3)|≤ 1 and B = xin R - 1,2 :((x - 2)(x - 4))/(x - 1) ₑ(|x - 2|) = 0. Then the number of onto functions f: A → B is equal to:
  • A. 62
  • B. 79
  • C. 32
  • D. 81

Solution

Related Formula

Number of onto functions from a set A (size m) to a set B (size n) when n=2 is given by: 2^m - 2

Core Logic

Find elements of set A:

||x - 3| - 3| ≤ 1 -1 ≤ |x - 3| - 3 ≤ 1 2 ≤ |x - 3| ≤ 4

This yields two cases: Case 1: 2 ≤ x - 3 ≤ 4 5 ≤ x ≤ 7 Case 2: -4 ≤ x - 3 ≤ -2 -1 ≤ x ≤ 1 Since x in Z, the elements are A = -1, 0, 1, 5, 6, 7. Total elements n(A) = 6.

Step 1: Find Elements of B

For set B, solve the equation:

((x - 2)(x - 4))/(x - 1) ₑ(|x - 2|) = 0

This product is 0 if any of the following is true (and defined):

  • x - 4 = 0 x = 4
  • ₑ(|x - 2|) = 0 |x - 2| = 1 x = 3 or x = 1
  • However, B is defined for x in R - 1, 2. Thus x=1 is rejected. So, B = 3, 4. Total elements n(B) = 2.

Step 2: Calculate Onto Functions

We need the number of onto functions from a set of 6 elements to a set of 2 elements:

Number of onto functions = 2⁶ - 2 = 64 - 2 = 62
Pattern Recognition

When asked for onto functions to a 2-element set, calculate 2^m total mappings and subtract the 2 trivial cases where all elements map to exactly one of the targets.

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Q16 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Equivalence Relation
Let A = 0, 1, 2, 9. Let R be a relation on A defined by (x, y) in R if and only if |x-y| is a multiple of 3. Given below are two statements: Statement I: n(R) = 36 Statement II: R is an equivalence relation. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • D. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Solution

Related Formula

A relation is an equivalence relation if it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

Core Logic

First, partition set A into equivalence classes modulo 3: Numbers of form 3K: 0, 3, 6, 9 4 elements Numbers of form 3K+1: 1, 4, 7 3 elements Numbers of form 3K+2: 2, 5, 8 3 elements

Any pair (x, y) inside the same group will have a difference |x - y| that is a multiple of 3. The total number of elements in the relation R is the sum of pairs possible from each group:

n(R) = 4 × 4 + 3 × 3 + 3 × 3 n(R) = 16 + 9 + 9 = 34

Statement I claims n(R) = 36, so it is false.

Step 1: Check Statement II

Reflexive: |x-x| = 0, which is a multiple of 3. (True) Symmetric: If |x-y| is a multiple of 3, then |y-x| is also a multiple of 3. (True) Transitive: If (x-y) = 3λ and (y-z) = 3μ, then (x-z) = (x-y) + (y-z) = 3(λ + μ), which is a multiple of 3. (True) Thus, R is an equivalence relation. Statement II is true.

Pattern Recognition

Relations defined by divisibility of differences inherently form congruence classes. Size of relation = sum of squares of equivalence class sizes.

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Q6 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Domain of Logarithmic Functions
If the domain of the function f(x) = (10x²-17x+7) (18x²-11x+1) is (-∞, a) (b, c) (d, ∞) - e, then 90(a+b+c+d+e) equals:
  • A. 170
  • B. 177
  • C. 307
  • D. 316

Solution

Related Formula
y = B(A) ⇒ A > 0, B > 0, B ≠ 1
Core Logic

For the domain, three conditions must be satisfied:

  • Argument > 0: 18x² - 11x + 1 > 0
  • Base > 0: 10x² - 17x + 7 > 0
  • Base ≠ 1: 10x² - 17x + 7 ≠ 1
Step 1: Argument Condition
18x² - 11x + 1 > 0 (2x - 1)(9x - 1) > 0

x < (1)/(9) or x > (1)/(2)

Step 2: Base Positivity
10x² - 17x + 7 > 0 (x - 1)(10x - 7) > 0

x < (7)/(10) or x > 1

Step 3: Base Not Equal to 1
10x² - 17x + 7 ≠ 1 10x² - 17x + 6 ≠ 0 (5x - 6)(2x - 1) ≠ 0 ⇒ x ≠ (6)/(5), x ≠ (1)/(2)
Step 4: Intersection and Value Evaluation

Taking the intersection of all conditions: x in (-∞, (1)/(9)) ((1)/(2), (7)/(10)) (1, ∞) - (6)/(5) Comparing with (-∞, a) (b, c) (d, ∞) - e: a = (1)/(9), b = (1)/(2), c = (7)/(10), d = 1, e = (6)/(5)

90(a+b+c+d+e) = 90((1)/(9) + (1)/(2) + (7)/(10) + 1 + (6)/(5)) = 10 + 45 + 63 + 90 + 108 = 316
Pattern Recognition

A standard combined inequality problem. Always factorize quadratics early and map the boundaries on a number line to prevent overlapping interval errors.

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Q12 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Equivalence Relations on Sets
Let R be a relation defined on the set 1, 2, 3, 4 × 1, 2, 3, 4 by R = ((a, b), (c, d)) : 2a + 3b = 3c + 4d. Then the number of elements in R is
  • A. 6
  • B. 18
  • C. 12
  • D. 15

Solution

Related Formula

Count combinations (a, b) and (c, d) from the set S = 1, 2, 3, 4 fulfilling 2a + 3b = 3c + 4d.

Core Logic

Evaluate possible values for LHS = 2a + 3b where a,b in 1, 2, 3, 4. Min value = 5, Max value = 20. Evaluate RHS = 3c + 4d where c,d in 1, 2, 3, 4. Find exact matches.

Step 1: Mapping Outputs

(a,b) pairs mapped to 2a+3b(c,d) pairs mapped to 3c+4d
(1,1) → 5, (1,2) → 8, (1,3) → 11, (1,4) → 14(1,1) → 7, (1,2) → 11, (1,3) → 15, (1,4) → 19
(2,1) → 7, (2,2) → 10, (2,3) → 13, (2,4) → 16(2,1) → 10, (2,2) → 14, (2,3) → 18, (2,4) → 22
(3,1) → 9, (3,2) → 12, (3,3) → 15, (3,4) → 18(3,1) → 13, (3,2) → 17, (3,3) → 21, (3,4) → 25
(4,1) → 11, (4,2) → 14, (4,3) → 17, (4,4) → 20(4,1) → 16, (4,2) → 20, (4,3) → 24, (4,4) → 28

Step 2: Counting Intersections

Matches found: Value 7: (2,1) matches (1,1) → 1 pair Value 10: (2,2) matches (2,1) → 1 pair Value 11: (1,3), (4,1) match (1,2) → 2 pairs Value 13: (2,3) matches (3,1) → 1 pair Value 14: (1,4), (4,2) match (2,2) → 2 pairs Value 15: (3,3) matches (1,3) → 1 pair Value 16: (2,4) matches (4,1) → 1 pair Value 17: (4,3) matches (3,2) → 1 pair Value 18: (3,4) matches (2,3) → 1 pair Value 20: (4,4) matches (4,2) → 1 pair

Total matches = 1+1+2+1+2+1+1+1+1+1 = 12.

Pattern Recognition

For tiny finite sets, brute forcing the 4 × 4 = 16 mappings of LHS and RHS separately and tallying equal values is the quickest algorithm to avoid counting logic errors.

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Q13 jee_main_2026_24_january_evening Domain of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
If the domain of the function f(x) = ⁻¹ ( 1x² - 2x - 2 ), is (-∞, α] [β, γ] [δ, ∞), then α + β + γ + δ is equal to
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 3
  • D. 5

Solution

Related Formula
For y = ⁻¹(g(x)), the domain is given by -1 ≤ g(x) ≤ 1
Core Logic

For f(x) = ⁻¹((1)/(x² - 2x - 2)), the inner argument must lie in [-1, 1].

-1 ≤ (1)/(x² - 2x - 2) ≤ 1
Step 1: Solving Right Inequality
(1)/(x² - 2x - 2) ≤ 1 (1)/(x² - 2x - 2) - 1 ≤ 0 (1 - x² + 2x + 2)/(x² - 2x - 2) ≤ 0 (x² - 2x - 3)/(x² - 2x - 2) ≥ 0

Factorize numerator and denominator: Numerator roots: x² - 2x - 3 = (x - 3)(x + 1) Denominator roots: x² - 2x - 2 = 0 x = 2 ± √(4 + 8)2 = 1 ± √(3)

(x - 3)(x + 1)(x - (1 - √(3)))(x - (1 + √(3))) ≥ 0

Using the wavy curve method, the intervals are: x in (-∞, -1] (1 - √(3), 1 + √(3)) [3, ∞) --- (1)

Step 2: Solving Left Inequality
(1)/(x² - 2x - 2) ≥ -1 (1)/(x² - 2x - 2) + 1 ≥ 0 (x² - 2x - 1)/(x² - 2x - 2) ≥ 0

Factorize numerator roots: x² - 2x - 1 = 0 x = 2 ± √(4 + 4)2 = 1 ± √(2)

(x - (1 - √(2)))(x - (1 + √(2)))(x - (1 - √(3)))(x - (1 + √(3))) ≥ 0

Using the wavy curve method, the intervals are: x in (-∞, 1 - √(3)) [1 - √(2), 1 + √(2)] (1 + √(3), ∞) --- (2)

Step 3: Intersection of Intervals

Take the intersection of (1) and (2). Note that: 1 - √(3) ≈ 1 - 1.732 = -0.732 1 - √(2) ≈ 1 - 1.414 = -0.414 1 + √(2) ≈ 1 + 1.414 = 2.414 1 + √(3) ≈ 1 + 1.732 = 2.732

Intersection gives: x in (-∞, -1] [1 - √(2), 1 + √(2)] [3, ∞)

Comparing this with (-∞, α] [β, γ] [δ, ∞): α = -1 β = 1 - √(2) γ = 1 + √(2) δ = 3

α + β + γ + δ = -1 + (1 - √(2)) + (1 + √(2)) + 3 = 4
Pattern Recognition

When dealing with rational polynomial inequalities for ⁻¹(g(x)), always break into -1 ≤ g(x) and g(x) ≤ 1, and do not cross-multiply terms across the inequality if the sign of the denominator is undetermined.

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