WEBASSIGN F/EPPS DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780357540244
Author: EPP
Publisher: CENGAGE L
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 7.4, Problem 1ES
To determine
To find:
The reason for student’s reply, “
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
For the following function, find the full power series centered at a
of convergence.
0 and then give the first 5 nonzero terms of the power series and the open interval
=
f(2) Σ
8
1(x)--(-1)*(3)*
n=0
₤(x) = + + + ++...
The open interval of convergence is:
1
1
3
f(x)=
=
28
3x6 +1
(Give your answer in help (intervals) .)
Q3 (8 points)
Q3. A survey classified a large number of adults according to whether they were diag-
nosed as needing eyeglasses to correct their reading vision and whether they use
eyeglasses when reading. The proportions falling into the four resulting categories
are given in the following table:
Use Eyeglasses for Reading
Needs glasses Yes
No
Yes
0.44
0.14
No
0.02
0.40
If a single adult is selected from the large group, find the probabilities of the events
defined below. The adult
(a) needs glasses.
(b) needs glasses but does not use them.
(c) uses glasses whether the glasses are needed or not.
4. (i) Let a discrete sample space be given by
N = {W1, W2, W3, W4},
and let a probability measure P on be given by
P(w1) = 0.2, P(w2) = 0.2, P(w3) = 0.5, P(wa) = 0.1.
Consider the random variables X1, X2 → R defined by
X₁(w1) = 1, X₁(w2) = 2,
X2(w1) = 2, X2 (w2) = 2,
Find the joint distribution of X1, X2.
(ii)
X1(W3) = 1, X₁(w4) = 1,
X2(W3) = 1, X2(w4) = 2.
[4 Marks]
Let Y, Z be random variables on a probability space (, F, P).
Let the random vector (Y, Z) take on values in the set [0, 1] x [0,2] and let the
joint distribution of Y, Z on [0, 1] x [0,2] be given by
1
dPy,z (y, z) ==(y²z+yz2) dy dz.
harks 12 Find the distribution Py of the random variable Y.
[8 Marks]
Chapter 7 Solutions
WEBASSIGN F/EPPS DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
Ch. 7.1 - Given a function f from a set X to a set Y, f(x)...Ch. 7.1 - Given a function f from a set X to a set Y, if...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 3TYCh. 7.1 - Given a function f then a set X to a set Y, if...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 5TYCh. 7.1 - Prob. 6TYCh. 7.1 - Prob. 7TYCh. 7.1 - Prob. 8TYCh. 7.1 - Prob. 9TYCh. 7.1 - Prob. 1ES
Ch. 7.1 - Let X={1,3,5} and Y={a,b,c,d}. Define g:XY by the...Ch. 7.1 - Indicate whether the statement in parts (a)-(d)...Ch. 7.1 - a. Find all function from X={a,b}toY={u,v} . b....Ch. 7.1 - Let Iz be the identity function defined on the set...Ch. 7.1 - Find function defined on the sdet of nonnegative...Ch. 7.1 - Let A={1,2,3,4,5} , and define a function F:P(A)Z...Ch. 7.1 - Let Js={0,1,2,3,4} , and define a function F:JsJs...Ch. 7.1 - Define a function S:Z+Z+ as follows: For each...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 10ESCh. 7.1 - Define F:ZZZZ as follows: For every ordered pair...Ch. 7.1 - Let JS={0,1,2,3,4} ,and define G:JsJsJsJs as...Ch. 7.1 - Let Js={0,1,2,3,4} , and define functions f:JsJs...Ch. 7.1 - Define functions H and K from R to R by the...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 15ESCh. 7.1 - Let F and G be functions from the set of all real...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 17ESCh. 7.1 - Find exact values for each of the following...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 19ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 20ESCh. 7.1 - If b is any positive real number with b1 and x is...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 22ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 23ESCh. 7.1 - If b and y are positivereal numbers such that...Ch. 7.1 - Let A={2,3,5} and B={x,y}. Let p1 and p2 be the...Ch. 7.1 - Observe that mod and div can be defined as...Ch. 7.1 - Let S be the set of all strings of as and bs....Ch. 7.1 - Consider the coding and decoding functions E and D...Ch. 7.1 - Consider the Hamming distance function defined in...Ch. 7.1 - Draw arrow diagram for the Boolean functions...Ch. 7.1 - Fill in the following table to show the values of...Ch. 7.1 - Cosider the three-place Boolean function f defined...Ch. 7.1 - Student A tries to define a function g:QZ by the...Ch. 7.1 - Student C tries to define a function h:QQ by the...Ch. 7.1 - Let U={1,2,3,4} . Student A tries to define a...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 36ESCh. 7.1 - On certain computers the integer data type goed...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 38ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 39ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 40ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 41ESCh. 7.1 - In 41-49 let X and Y be sets, let A and B be any...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 43ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 44ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 45ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 46ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 47ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 48ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 49ESCh. 7.1 - Prob. 50ESCh. 7.1 - Each of exercises 51-53 refers to the Euler phi...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 52ESCh. 7.1 - Each of exercises 51-53 refers to the Euler phi...Ch. 7.2 - If F is a function from a set X to a set Y, then F...Ch. 7.2 - If F is a function from a set X to a set Y, then F...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 3TYCh. 7.2 - Prob. 4TYCh. 7.2 - Prob. 5TYCh. 7.2 - Prob. 6TYCh. 7.2 - Prob. 7TYCh. 7.2 - Given a function F:XY , to prove that F is not one...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 9TYCh. 7.2 - Prob. 10TYCh. 7.2 - Prob. 11TYCh. 7.2 - The definition of onr-to-one is stated in two...Ch. 7.2 - Fill in each blank with the word most or least. a....Ch. 7.2 - When asked to state the definition of one-to-one,...Ch. 7.2 - Let f:XY be a function. True or false? A...Ch. 7.2 - All but two of the following statements are...Ch. 7.2 - Let X={1,5,9} and Y={3,4,7} . a. Define f:XY by...Ch. 7.2 - Let X={a,b,c,d} and Y={e,f,g} . Define functions F...Ch. 7.2 - Let X={a,b,c} and Y={d,e,f,g} . Define functions H...Ch. 7.2 - Let X={1,2,3},Y={1,2,3,4} , and Z= {1,2} Define a...Ch. 7.2 - a. Define f:ZZ by the rule f(n)=2n, for every...Ch. 7.2 - Define F:ZZZZ as follows. For every ordered pair...Ch. 7.2 - a. Define F:ZZ by the rule F(n)=23n for each...Ch. 7.2 - a. Define H:RR by the rule H(x)=x2 , for each real...Ch. 7.2 - Explain the mistake in the following “proof.”...Ch. 7.2 - In each of 15-18 a function f is defined on a set...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 16ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 17ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 18ESCh. 7.2 - Referring to Example 7.2.3, assume that records...Ch. 7.2 - Define Floor: RZ by the formula Floor (x)=x , for...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 21ESCh. 7.2 - Let S be the set of all strings of 0’s and 1’s,...Ch. 7.2 - Define F:P({a,b,c})Z as follaws: For every A in...Ch. 7.2 - Les S be the set of all strings of a’s and b’s,...Ch. 7.2 - Let S be the et of all strings is a’s and b’s, and...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 26ESCh. 7.2 - Let D be the set of all set of all finite subsets...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 28ESCh. 7.2 - Define H:RRRR as follows: H(x,y)=(x+1,2y) for...Ch. 7.2 - Define J=QQR by the rule J(r,s)=r+2s for each...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 31ESCh. 7.2 - a. Is log827=log23? Why or why not? b. Is...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 33ESCh. 7.2 - The properties of logarithm established in 33-35...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 35ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 36ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 37ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 38ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 39ESCh. 7.2 - Suppose F:XY is one—to—one. a. Prove that for...Ch. 7.2 - Suppose F:XY is into. Prove that for every subset...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 42ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 43ESCh. 7.2 - In 44-55 indicate which of the function in the...Ch. 7.2 - In 44-55 indicate which of the function in the...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 46ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 47ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 48ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 49ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 50ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 51ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 52ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 53ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 54ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 55ESCh. 7.2 - Prob. 56ESCh. 7.2 - Write a computer algorithm to check whether a...Ch. 7.2 - Write a computer algorithm to check whether a...Ch. 7.3 - If f is a function from X to Y’,g is a function...Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 2TYCh. 7.3 - If f is a one-to=-one correspondence from X to Y....Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 4TYCh. 7.3 - Prob. 5TYCh. 7.3 - Prob. 1ESCh. 7.3 - In each of 1 and 2, functions f and g are defined...Ch. 7.3 - In 3 and 4, functions F and G are defined by...Ch. 7.3 - In 3 and 4, functions F and G are defined by...Ch. 7.3 - Define f:RR by the rule f(x)=x for every real...Ch. 7.3 - Define F:ZZ and G:ZZ . By the rules F(a)=7a and...Ch. 7.3 - Define L:ZZ and M:ZZ by the rules L(a)=a2 and...Ch. 7.3 - Let S be the set of all strings in a’s and b’s and...Ch. 7.3 - Define F:RR and G:RZ by the following formulas:...Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 10ESCh. 7.3 - Define F:RR and G:RR by the rules F(n)=3x and...Ch. 7.3 - The functions of each pair in 12—14 are inverse to...Ch. 7.3 - G:R+R+ and G1:RR+ are defined by G(x)=x2andG1(x)=x...Ch. 7.3 - H and H-1 are both defined from R={1} to R-{1} by...Ch. 7.3 - Explain how it follows from the definition of...Ch. 7.3 - Prove Theorem 7.3.1(b): If f is any function from...Ch. 7.3 - Prove Theorem 7.3.2(b): If f:XY is a one-to-one...Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 18ESCh. 7.3 - If + f:XY and g:YZ are functions and gf is...Ch. 7.3 - If f:XY and g:YZ are function and gf is onto, must...Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 21ESCh. 7.3 - If f:XY and g:YZ are functions and gf is onto,...Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 23ESCh. 7.3 - Prob. 24ESCh. 7.3 - Prob. 25ESCh. 7.3 - In 26 and 27 find (gf)1,g1,f1, and f1g1 , and...Ch. 7.3 - In 26 and 27 find (gf)1,g1,f1 , and f1g1 by the...Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 28ESCh. 7.3 - Suppose f:XY and g:YZ are both one-to-one and...Ch. 7.3 - Prob. 30ESCh. 7.4 - A set is finite if, and only if,________Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 2TYCh. 7.4 - The reflexive property of cardinality says that...Ch. 7.4 - The symmetric property of cardinality says that...Ch. 7.4 - The transitive property of cardinality say that...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 6TYCh. 7.4 - Prob. 7TYCh. 7.4 - Prob. 8TYCh. 7.4 - Prob. 9TYCh. 7.4 - Prob. 1ESCh. 7.4 - Show that “there are as many squares as there are...Ch. 7.4 - Let 3Z={nZn=3k,forsomeintegerk} . Prove that Z and...Ch. 7.4 - Let O be the set of all odd integers. Prove that O...Ch. 7.4 - Let 25Z be the set of all integers that are...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 6ESCh. 7.4 - Prob. 7ESCh. 7.4 - Use the result of exercise 3 to prove that 3Z is...Ch. 7.4 - Show that the set of all nonnegative integers is...Ch. 7.4 - In 10-14 s denotes the sets of real numbers...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 11ESCh. 7.4 - In 10-14 S denotes the set of real numbers...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 13ESCh. 7.4 - Prob. 14ESCh. 7.4 - Show that the set of all bit string (string of 0’s...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 16ESCh. 7.4 - Prob. 17ESCh. 7.4 - Must the average of two irrational numbers always...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 19ESCh. 7.4 - Give two examples of functions from Z to Z that...Ch. 7.4 - Give two examples of function from Z to Z that are...Ch. 7.4 - Define a function g:Z+Z+Z+ by the formula...Ch. 7.4 - âa. Explain how to use the following diagram to...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 24ESCh. 7.4 - Prob. 25ESCh. 7.4 - Prove that any infinite set contain a countable...Ch. 7.4 - Prove that if A is any countably infinite set, B...Ch. 7.4 - Prove that a disjoint union of any finite set and...Ch. 7.4 - Prove that a union of any two countably infinite...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 30ESCh. 7.4 - Use the results of exercise 28 and 29 to prove...Ch. 7.4 - Prove that ZZ , the Cartesian product of the set...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 33ESCh. 7.4 - Let P(s) be the set of all subsets of set S, and...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 35ESCh. 7.4 - Prob. 36ESCh. 7.4 - Prove that if A and B are any countably infinite...Ch. 7.4 - Prob. 38ES
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, subject and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Need help answering wuestionarrow_forwardFor the following function, find the full power series centered at x = 0 and then give the first 5 nonzero terms of the power series and the open interval of convergence. f(x) = Σ| n=0 9 f(x) = 6 + 4x f(x)− + + + ++··· The open interval of convergence is: ☐ (Give your answer in help (intervals) .)arrow_forwardmarks 11 3 3/4 x 1/4 1. There are 4 balls in an urn, of which 3 balls are white and 1 ball is black. You do the following: draw a ball from the urn at random, note its colour, do not return the ball to the urn; draw a second ball, note its colour, return the ball to the urn; finally draw a third ball and note its colour. (i) Describe the corresponding discrete probability space (Q, F, P). [9 Marks] (ii) Consider the following event, A: Among the first and the third balls, one ball is white, the other is black. Write down A as a subset of the sample space and find its probability, P(A). [2 Marks]arrow_forward
- There are 4 balls in an urn, of which 3 balls are white and 1 ball isblack. You do the following:• draw a ball from the urn at random, note its colour, do not return theball to the urn;• draw a second ball, note its colour, return the ball to the urn;• finally draw a third ball and note its colour.(i) Describe the corresponding discrete probability space(Ω, F, P). [9 Marks](ii) Consider the following event,A: Among the first and the third balls, one ball is white, the other is black.Write down A as a subset of the sample space Ω and find its probability, P(A)arrow_forwardLet (Ω, F, P) be a probability space and let X : Ω → R be a randomvariable whose probability density function is given by f(x) = 12 |x|e−|x| forx ∈ R.(i) Find the characteristic function of the random variable X.[8 Marks](ii) Using the result of (i), calculate the first two moments of therandom variable X, i.e., E(Xn) for n = 1, 2. [6 Marks]Total marks 16 (iii) What is the variance of X?arrow_forwardLet X be a random variable with the standard normal distribution, i.e.,X has the probability density functionfX(x) = 1/√2π e^-(x^2/2)2 .Consider the random variablesXn = 20(3 + X6) ^1/2n e ^x^2/n+19 , x ∈ R, n ∈ N.Using the dominated convergence theorem, prove that the limit exists and find it limn→∞E(Xn)arrow_forward
- Let X be a discrete random variable taking values in {0, 1, 2, . . . }with the probability generating function G(s) = E(sX). Prove thatVar(X) = G′′(1) + G′(1) − [G′(1)]2.[5 Marks](ii) Let X be a random variable taking values in [0,∞) with proba-bility density functionfX(u) = (5/4(1 − u^4, 0 ≤ u ≤ 1,0, otherwise. Let y =x^1/2 find the probability density function of Yarrow_forward14 14 4. The graph shows the printing rate of Printer A. Printer B can print at a rate of 25 pages per minute. How does the printing rate for Printer B compare to the printing rate for Printer A? The printing rate for Printer B is than the rate for Printer A because the rate of 25 pages per minute is than the rate of for Printer A. pages per minute RIJOUT 40 fy Printer Rat Number of Pages 8N WA 10 30 20 Printer A 0 0 246 Time (min) Xarrow_forward2. y 1 Ο 2 3 4 -1 Graph of f x+ The graph gives one cycle of a periodic function f in the xy-plane. Which of the following describes the behavior of f on the interval 39 x < 41 ? (Α B The function f is decreasing. The function f is increasing. The function f is decreasing, then increasing. D The function f is increasing, then decreasing.arrow_forward
- Depth (feet) 5- 4- 3- 2. WW www 1 D B 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Time (hours) x A graph of the depth of water at a pier in the ocean is given, along with five labeled points A, B, C, D, and E in the xy-plane. For the time periods near these data points, a periodic relationship between depth of water, in feet, and time, in hours, can be modeled using one cycle of the periodic relationship. Based on the graph, which of the following is true? B C The time interval between points A and B gives the period. The time interval between points A and C gives the period. The time interval between points A and D gives the period. The time interval between points A and E gives the period.arrow_forwardA certain type of machine produces a number of amps of electricity that follows a cyclic, periodically increasing and decreasing pattern. The machine produces a maximum of 7 amps at certain times and a minimum of 2 amps at other times. It takes about 5 minutes for one cycle from 7 amps to the next 7 amps to occur. Which of the following graphs models amps as a function of time, in minutes, for this machine? A B C D Amps M 3 4 5 678 Minutes Amps w 3 4 5 6 7 8 Minutes 8 Amps- 6+ Amps y 2345678 Minutes 456 8 Minutesarrow_forward5 4. ·3. -2+ 1+ AN -5 -3 -4- 1 x 3 ད Graph of f The graph of the function f is given in the xy- plane. Which of the following functions has the same period as f? A B ми warrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7eGeometryISBN:9781337614085Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.Publisher:Cengage,
Elementary Linear Algebra (MindTap Course List)AlgebraISBN:9781305658004Author:Ron LarsonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Cengage,
Elementary Linear Algebra (MindTap Course List)
Algebra
ISBN:9781305658004
Author:Ron Larson
Publisher:Cengage Learning