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L22 Defining New Operators

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Lesson 22 – Defining New Operators

Example 1

Given 𝑚 ⊖ 𝑛 = 5 × 𝑚 − 4 × 𝑛, Compute
a) 5 ⊖ 6 b) 6 ⊖ 5

Practice

1. Given 𝑎 ⊡ 𝑏 = 2 × 𝑎 + 3 × 𝑏, Compute
a) (5 ⊡ 6) ⊡ 7 b) 5 ⊡ (6 ⊡ 7)

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Example 2

Compute 3 ⊡ (6 ⊡ 3) given that

𝑎+𝑏 𝑎
𝑎⊡𝑏= ÷
𝑎−𝑏 𝑏

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Practice

2. Given that

1∗4=1×2×3×4

5∗4=5×6×7×8

a) Find the value of 2 ∗ 5 − 3 ∗ 4 and


b) Use the result in (a) to simplify the expression (𝑥 ∗ 𝑦) − [(𝑥 + 1) ∗ (𝑦 − 1)]

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Example 3

Given that

5 ⊛ 3 = 13

3 ⊛ 5 = 11

7 ⊛ 4 = 18

Find the value of 8 ⊛ 6.

Practice

3. Given that

3⊛4=5

4 ⊛ 2 = 14

5 ⊛ 4 = 21

7 ⊛ 16 = 33

Find the value of 9 ⊛ 31.

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Example 4

Given that 𝑚 ⊙ 𝑛 = 𝑚 + (𝑚 + 1) + (𝑚 + 2)+. . . +(𝑚 + 𝑛 − 1), find the value of 𝑚 in


𝑚 ⊙ 9 = 72.

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4. Given that 𝑎 ⊙ 𝑏 = 𝑎 + (𝑎 + 1) + (𝑎 + 2)+. . . +(𝑎 + 𝑏 − 1), find the value of

a) 5 ⊙ 70
b) 𝑚 when 𝑚 ⊙ 10 = 75

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5. Given that

6 ⊗ 2 = 6 + 7 = 13

3 ⊗ 5 = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 = 25

5 ⊗ 4 = 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 = 26

Find the value of

a) 1 ⊗ 50
b) 40 ⊗ 30

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6. Given that

𝑛 𝑚 1
𝑚⊛𝑛 = − +
𝑚 𝑛 2

Find the value of 18 ⊛ 54, leaving your answer as an improper fraction in its simplest
form.

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7. Given that 2 ∗ 4 = 2 + 22 + 222 + 2222 and 3 ∗ 2 = 3 + 33 , find the value of
7 ∗ (3 ∗ 1).

8. If 𝑚 ∗ 𝑛 = 4𝑚 + 3𝑛 , compute (2 ∗ 3) ∗ (4 ∗ 1).

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9. A new operation is defined as

1 1
𝑎⨂𝑏= +
𝑎𝑏 (𝑎 + 1)(𝑏 + 𝑥)

2
Given that 2 ⨂ 1 = , fine the value of 2021 ⨂ 2022.
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10. Given that

= 𝐴×𝐵+𝐵×𝐶 −𝐶 ÷𝐴

Find 𝑚 in

= 28

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Bonus

{𝑎} represents the decimal part of 𝑎 and [𝑎] represents its integer part.

Given the following function

𝑥+2
𝑓(𝑥) =
2𝑥 + 1

Evaluate

a) 1
{𝑓 ( )}
3
b) 1
[𝑓 ( )]
3
c) {𝑓(1)}

d) [𝑓(1)]

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Common questions

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For ⊛, it is often a custom-defined operation, such as finding a pattern from given values or calculating per a rule. In contrast, ⊙ is a summation sequence with defined start and end points calculated as 𝑚+ (𝑚+ 1) + ... + (𝑚+ 𝑏−1). For example, 5 ⊙ 70 involves summing a sequence from 5 to 74. Specific values like 7 ⊛ 4 depend on additional contextual rules or sample calculations .

To deduce 8 ⊛ 6, recognizing the patterns of outputs based on inputs such as 5 ⊛ 3 = 13 and cross-referencing similar examples is crucial. This involves keen analysis to identify a consistent rule or formula being applied across examples, such as arithmetic or a multiplicative relationship between terms, often derived from presented values .

The operation definition m ∗ n = 4m + 3n reveals the strategic layering potential of expressions. By computing individual parts like 2 ∗ 3 = 4×2+3×3=8+9=17 and 4 ∗ 1 = 4×4+3×1=16+3=19, subsequent layers like (2 ∗ 3) ∗ (4 ∗ 1) can be addressed by reconsidering m, n structure into the calculation equation applying binary terms for cumulative logic procession .

The principle underlying ⊙ involves calculating the arithmetic progression starting from 𝑚 and summing 𝑚 terms. The formula translates into a summation: 𝑚+(𝑚+1)+(𝑚+2)+...+(𝑚+9−1)=72. Solving involves setting up and simplifying a system derived from the first term and total number of terms, leading to equations that establish 𝑚 as the solution of cumulative sums .

In analyzing composite operations like 7 ∗ (3 ∗ 1), it's crucial to break down individual components, identify unique operation rules such as sequence-like structures or repeated operations, and then apply each formula in sequence. First, evaluate 3 ∗ 1 and then apply this intermediate result to calculate 7 ∗ the resulting value with relevant unique pattern rules concerned .

Expressions such as x∗y−[(x+1) ∗(y−1)] require understanding background operations thoroughly, utilizing stepwise substitution and simplification to re-imagine terms into common arithmetic processes. This involves first applying operation rules to compound terms individually, employing simplification strategies, and recalculating each step in practical alignment through iterative formations .

The operation ⊡ is defined as 𝑎⊡𝑏=2×𝑎+3×𝑏, resulting in a non-commutative and non-associative structure that impacts subsequent operations. The computation of (5 ⊡ 6) ⊡ 7 requires applying this rule step-by-step: first calculate 5⊡6 resulting in 2×5+3×6 = 10+18 = 28; then use this result: 28 ⊡ 7 equals 2×28 + 3×7 = 56+21 = 77 .

Operations like ⊗ are designed as large summations of a range defined in terms of starting points and increments. For 40 ⊗ 30, structure involves adding a series from 40 to 69, formulated as 40+(41)+...+(69), calculated using arithmetic series sum principles to handle large sequences efficiently .

Using the operation definition 𝑚⊖𝑛=5×𝑚−4×𝑛, we calculate 5 ⊖ 6 as 5×5−4×6 = 25−24 = 1, and 6 ⊖ 5 as 5×6−4×5 = 30−20 = 10 .

The complexity in operation ⨂, such as the requirement of auxiliary parameters like x, adds additional computation layers beyond basic binary operations. Evaluating 2021 ⨂ 2022 involves understanding the underlying equations and calculating results using extended terms or supplementary parameters, which necessitates careful adherence to operation structure embeddings such as given equations or additional domain rules .

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