Advanced Math Challenge Pack
A collection of difficult questions from calculus, algebra, number theory, analysis, and proofs. No
solutions included — challenge mode.
1. Prove that for every integer n ≥ 1:
Σ(k=1→n) k³ = (n(n+1)/2)²
2. Evaluate:
∫■^∞ x³/(e^x−1) dx
3. Solve the differential equation:
y'' − 3y' + 2y = e^(2x)
4. Show that there are infinitely many prime numbers of the form 4n−1 (challenge).
5. Compute:
lim n→∞ n(√(n²+n) − n)
6. Find all real solutions:
x^x = 16
7. Prove:
If A and B are finite sets, then |A×B| = |A||B|.
8. Determine whether:
Σ (−1)^(n+1)/n converges absolutely or conditionally.
9. Find eigenvalues of:
[[2,1,0],[1,2,1],[0,1,2]]
10. Prove or disprove:
Every continuous function on [0,1] is uniformly continuous.
11. Solve:
∫ sin(x²) dx (explain why elementary methods fail).
12. Show:
The harmonic series diverges.
13. Determine all complex roots of:
z■ + 1 = 0
14. Prove:
There is no rational number whose square is 2.
15. Bonus:
If f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y), classify possible solutions under continuity assumptions.