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1. AY 2020-2021
18.01.2021 (on-line exam)
Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
x  
f (x) = arctan .
x2 + x + 1
(i) Determine the domain of f , sign of f and compute its limits at the extremes of the
domain.
(ii) Compute f 0, determine monotonicity of f and min/max points (if any)
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Determine all the z ∈ C solutions for
z4 + (−1 + i)z2 − i = 0.
Hint: set w = z2 .
Exercise 3.
(i) Compute
n2n
lim .
n→∞ (n + 1)2n
(ii) Discuss convergence of
∞
Õ (2n)!
.
n=1
n2n

Exercise 4 . Let α ∈ R and

1
fα (x) = .
sinh x + x α
(i) Discuss, in function of α ∈ R, convergence for
∫ log 2
fα (x) dx.
0
(ii) Compute
∫ log 2
f0 (x) dx.
0

Time: 1h30’.
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08.02.2021 (on-line exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let r
|x|
f (x) = .
+1
x2
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign and symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits
and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Solve
8 1+i
3
= , z ∈ C,
z 1−i
and express solutions in both algebraic and trigonometric form, then draw solutions in the Gauss
plane.
Exercise 3.
(i) Compute ∫
log(t + 1) dt.
(ii) Use (i) to compute √
log( x + 1)
∫1
√ dx.
0 x
Exercise 4.
(i) Determine, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the order of infinitesimal of
α
n (cos(1/n) − 1) +
n
(ii) Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence of series
+∞ 
Õ α 
n (cos(1/n) − 1) + .


n=1
n
Time: 1h30’.
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05.07.2021 (on-line exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1 Let  p 
f (x) = log 1 + 1 − x 2 .
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign and symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits
and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Solve  
1
Im(z ) + |z| Re
2 2
= 0, z ∈ C,
z
and draw the solutions in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 3.
Let
arctan x
fα (x) := , α ∈ [0, +∞[.
1 + x 2α
(i) Compute ∫ ∫  
1
f1 (x) dx = arctan x dx.
1 + x2
(ii) Discuss, in function of parameter α, convergence of
∫ +∞
fα (x) dx.
1
Exercise 4.

(i) Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit

2 log[cos(1/n)] + α[sin(1/n)]2
lim .
n→∞ (1/n)2
(ii) Use what done in (i) to deduce the behaviour of the series
Õ∞
2 log[cos(1/n)] + [sin(1/n)]2 .

n=1
Time: 1h30’.
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13.09.2021 (on-line exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
| sin x|
f (x) = .
1 − 2 cos x
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign and symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits
and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Solve
 z + 1
 
 z  ≥ 1, z ∈ C,
 

and draw the solutions in the Gauss plane.

Exercise 3. Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence of
∞  
α 1 1
Õ
n − sin .
n=1
n n
Exercise 4.
Compute
∫0
x
dx.
−1 x2 + 2x + 2

Time: 1h30’.
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2. AY 2019-2020
20.01.2020 (regular exam)
Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let  
f (x) = sin 2 arctan(|x| 3 )
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign and symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits
and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Compute, in function of parameter a ∈ R, the limit

xa
lim+ 1 + sin x .
x→0

(hint: y = elog y . . . )
Exercise 3. Solve
(z 3 + 5)(z 2 + z + 1) = 0, z ∈ C.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R be fixed and
e2t + 2et
fα (t) := .
(et − 1)α
(i) Determine a primitive of f1 .
∫1
(ii) Determine for which α ∈ R there exists 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of x ∈ [− π2 , π2 ], simple and absolute convergence of
+∞
Õ (3 sin x)n n
√ .
n=1
n2 + n

Optional Exercise. Let (an ) be a sequence such that an > 0 and an+1
an ≥ n
n+1 for every n ∈ N.
Prove that ∞
Í
n=1 an diverges.

Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let  
f (x) = 1 − sin 2 arctan(|x| 3 )
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign and symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits
and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Compute, in function of parameter a ∈ R, the limit

xa
lim+ 1 − sinh x
x→0

(hint: y = elog y . . . )
Exercise 3. Solve
(z 2 − z + 1)(z3 + 4) = 0, z ∈ C.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R be fixed and
e2t − 3et
fα (t) := .
(et − 1)α
(i) Determine a primitive of f1 .
∫1
(ii) Determine for which α ∈ R there exists 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of x ∈ [0, π], simple and absolute convergence of
+∞
Õ (4 cos x)n n
2+1
.
n=1
n

Optional Exercise. Let (an ) be a sequence such that an > 0 and an+1
an ≥ n
n+1 for every n ∈ N.
Prove that ∞
Í
n=1 an diverges.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 3
Exercise 1. Let  
f (x) = sin 2 arctan(|x| 5 )
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign and symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits
and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Compute, in function of parameter a ∈ R, the limit

xa
lim+ 1 − sin x
x→0

(hint: y = elog y . . . )
Exercise 3. Solve
(z3 + 3)(z2 + z + 2) = 0, z ∈ C.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R be fixed and
e2t − 2et
fα (t) := .
(et − 1)α
(i) Determine a primitive of f1 .
∫1
(ii) Determine for which α ∈ R there exists 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of x ∈ [− π2 , π2 ], simple and absolute convergence of
+∞
Õ (4 sin x)n n
√ .
n=1
n2 + 2 n

Optional Exercise. Let (an ) be a sequence such that an > 0 and an+1
an ≥ n
n+1 for every n ∈ N.
Prove that ∞
Í
n=1 an diverges.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 4
Exercise 1. Let  
f (x) = 1 − sin 2 arctan(|x| 5 )
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign and symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits
and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Compute, in function of parameter a ∈ R, the limit

xa
lim+ 1 + sinh x
x→0

(hint: y = elog y . . . )
Exercise 3. Solve
(z2 − z + 2)(z3 + 2) = 0, z ∈ C.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R be fixed and
e2t + 3et
fα (t) := .
(et − 1)α
(i) Determine a primitive of f1 .
∫1
(ii) Determine for which α ∈ R there exists 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of x ∈ [0, π], simple and absolute convergence of
+∞
Õ (3 cos x)n n
n=1
n2 + 2

Optional Exercise. Let (an ) be a sequence such that an > 0 and an+1
an ≥ n
n+1 for every n ∈ N.
Prove that ∞
Í
n=1 an diverges.
Time: 2h45’.
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10.02.2020 (regular exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let  x 
f (x) = exp   .
 
x+1
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign, compute relevant limits and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ k!
3k k .
k=1
k

Exercise 3. Solve
1
z3 = √√ , z ∈ C,
− 22
− 22 i
and represent solutions in algebraic form or trigonometrical form to your choice.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
e−2/t
fα (t) := .
3t α
(i) Compute a primitive of f3 . ∫ +∞
(ii) Determine for which values of α ∈ R there exists finite the integral 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
sin(x − x 3 ) − log(1 + sinh x) + αx 2
lim+
x→0 x3
Optional Exercise. Let α ∈ [0, +∞[ and define
∫x
t α e−t dt, x > 0.
2
Fα (x) :=
0
Determine for which values of α the function Fα is concave on [1, +∞[. Are there values of α
for which Fα is concave on [0, +∞[? Justify your answer.

Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let
 x + 1
 
f (x) = exp   .
x 
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign, compute relevant limits and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ k!
4k k .
k=1
k

Exercise 3. Solve
1
z3 = √ √ , z ∈ C,
2 2
−
2 2 i
and represent solutions in algebraic form or trigonometrical form to your choice.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
2e−3/t
fα (t) := .
tα
(i) Compute a primitive of f3 . ∫ +∞
(ii) Determine for which values of α ∈ R there exists finite the integral 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
sinh(x − x 3 ) − log(1 + sin x) + αx 2
lim+ .
x→0 x3
Optional Exercise. Let α ∈ [0, +∞[ and define
∫x
t α e−t dt, x > 0.
2
Fα (x) :=
0
Determine for which values of α the function Fα is concave on [1, +∞[. Are there values of α
for which Fα is concave on [0, +∞[? Justify your answer.

Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 3
Exercise 1. Let  x 
f (x) = exp   .
 
x−1
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign, compute relevant limits and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ k!
5k k .
k=1
k

Exercise 3. Solve
1
z3 = √√ , z ∈ C,
+ 22 i
− 22
and represent solutions in algebraic form or trigonometrical form to your choice.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
3e−2/t
fα (t) := .
tα
(i) Compute a primitive of f3 . ∫ +∞
(ii) Determine for which values of α ∈ R there exists finite the integral 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
sin(x + x 3 ) − log(1 + sinh x) + αx 2
lim+ .
x→0 x3
Optional Exercise. Let α ∈ [0, +∞[ and define
∫x
t α e−t dt, x > 0.
2
Fα (x) :=
0
Determine for which values of α the function Fα is concave on [1, +∞[. Are there values of α
for which Fα is concave on [0, +∞[? Justify your answer.

Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 4
Exercise 1. Let  
 x − 1
f (x) = exp   .
x 
(i) Determine the domain of f , its sign, compute relevant limits and asymptotes.
(ii) Discuss differentiability, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and min/max points for f
(if any).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ k!
6k k .
k=1
k

Exercise 3. Solve
1
z3 = √ √ , z ∈ C,
+
2
2 2
2 i
and represent solutions in algebraic form or trigonometrical form to your choice.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
e−3/t
fα (t) := .
2t α
(i) Compute a primitive of f3 . ∫ +∞
(ii) Determine for which values of α ∈ R there exists finite the integral 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
sinh(x + x 3 ) − log(1 + sin x) + αx 2
lim+ .
x→0 x3
Optional Exercise. Let α ∈ [0, +∞[ and define
∫x
t α e−t dt, x > 0.
2
Fα (x) :=
0
Determine for which values of α the function Fα is concave on [1, +∞[. Are there values of α
for which Fα is concave on [0, +∞[? Justify your answer.

Time: 2h45’.
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06.07.2020 (on-line exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = |(x + 3) log(x + 3)|, x ∈ D =] − 3, +∞[.
i) Compute
lim f (x), lim f (x).
x→−3+ x→+∞
ii) Compute the derivative of f , discuss monotonicity and plot the graph of f .
Exercise 2. Determine all the solutions (if any) of the equation
z 3 = 8i, z ∈ C.
Express solutions in algebraic and trigonometric forms, hence draw them in the complex plane.

Exercise 3. Discuss if it converges the series

∞
Õ (1 + n2 ) log n
.
n=1
n4

Exercise 4. Compute ∫ +∞ √
e− 2x
dx.
0

Exercise 5. Compute
4
√ p6 2
x+2− .
3
lim x 3 x2 − 1
x→+∞
Time: 1h30’.
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14.09.2020 (on-line exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
x+1
 
f (x) = arctan , x ∈]1, +∞[.
x−1
i) Determine asymptotes (if any).
ii) Determine the monotonicity of f .
√
Exercise 2. Let z = 3 − i.
i) Write in exponential/trigonometric form.
ii) Determine the real part of z 6 .
Exercise 3. Discuss simple and absolute convergence for the series
∞
Õ n
(−1)n 2 .
n=1
n +1

Exercise 4. Compute the limit

log(1 + sinh x) − sin x
lim+ .
x→0 x2
Exercise 5. Consider the following generalized integral:
∫∞  α 
x
log α dx.
1 x +1
i) Compute it for α = 2.
ii) Determine for which α ∈ [0, +∞[ it is convergent.

Time: 1h30’
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3. AY 2018-2019
21.01.2019 (regular exam)
Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 −16 |
f (x) = e x+3 , x ∈ D =] − ∞, −3[.
(i) Compute limits of f at endpoints of D and asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point,
specifying the nature (if relative or absolute).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Compute
e2x − 1 − sin(2x)
lim+ 9
.
x→0 sinh2 x + x 2
Exercise 3. Solve
iz 2 + (1 + 2i)z + 1 = 0, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
log 1 + t


2
fα (t) := .
t 2α
∫2
(i) Compute 1 f1 (t) dt.
∫x
(ii) Let F(x) := 2 f1/2 (t) dt. Write second order Taylor expansion of F centred at x = 2.
∫1
[iii) Determine for which α ∈ R it is finite 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of α > 0, simple and absolute convergence for the series
+∞
Õ (log α)n
√ .
n=1 1 + 2n

Optional Exercise. Determine all possible values for a ∈ R for which f (x) = e x − ax 3 is convex
on R.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 −4|
f (x) = e x+1 , x ∈ D =] − ∞, −1[.
(i) Compute limits of f at endpoints of D and asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point,
specifying the nature (if relative or absolute).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Compute
sinh(3x) − log(1 + 3x)
lim+ 11
.
x→0 sin2 x + x 2
Exercise 3 [4 ] Solve,
iz2 + (−1 − 2i)z + 1 = 0, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
log 1 + t


4
f (t) := α .
t2
∫2
(i) Compute 1 f4 (t) dt.
∫x
(ii) Let F(x) := 4 f2 (t) dt. Write second order Taylor expansion of F centred at x = 4.
∫1
[iii) Determine for which α ∈ R it is finite 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of − π2 < α < π2 , simple and absolute convergence for the series
+∞
Õ (tan α)n
√
n=1 2n − 1

Optional Exercise. Determine all possible values for a ∈ R for which f (x) = e x − ax 3 is convex
on R.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 3
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 −3|
f (x) = e x−1 , x ∈ D =] − ∞, 1[.
(i) Compute limits of f at endpoints of D and asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point,
specifying the nature (if relative or absolute).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Compute
e3x − 1 − sinh(3x)
lim+ .
x→0 log2 (1 + x) + x 2π
Exercise 3. Solve
iz 2 + (1 − 2i)z − 1 = 0, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
log(1 + 2t)
f (t) := .
t α−1
∫2
(i) Compute 1 f3 (t) dt.
∫x
(ii) Let F(x) := 3 f2 (t) dt. Write second order Taylor expansion of F centred at x = 3.
∫1
[iii) Determine for which α ∈ R it is finite 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of α > 0, simple and absolute convergence for the series
+∞
Õ (1 + log α)n
√
n=2
n−1
al variare di α ∈]0, +∞[.
Optional Exercise. Determine all possible values for a ∈ R for which f (x) = e x − ax 3 is convex
on R.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 4
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 −5 |
f (x) = e x−2 , x ∈ D =] − ∞, 2[.
(i) Compute limits of f at endpoints of D and asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point,
specifying the nature (if relative or absolute).
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Compute
sinh(2x) − log(1 + 2x)
lim+ .
x→0 arctan(x 2 ) + x 2e
Exercise 3, Solve
iz2 + (−1 + 2i)z − 1 = 0, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form.
Exercise 4. Let α ∈ R and
log 1 + t


3
f (t) := .
t α+1
∫3
(i) Compute 1 f1 (t) dt.
∫x
(ii) Let F(x) := 3 f0 (t) dt. Write second order Taylor expansion of F centred at x = 3.
∫1
[iii) Determine for which α ∈ R it is finite 0 fα (t) dt.
Exercise 5. Discuss, in function of − π4 < α < π4 , simple and absolute convergence for the series
+∞
Õ (tan 2α)n
√ .
n=1
1 + n

Optional Exercise. Determine all possible values for a ∈ R for which f (x) = e x − ax 3 is convex
on R.
Time: 2h45’.
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11.02.2019 (regular exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = |(x + 3) log(x + 3)|, x ∈ D =] − 3, +∞[.
(i) Compute relevant limits for f and relative asymptotes (if any). Can f be extended by
continuity at x = −3? Justify your answer.
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ (1 + n2 ) sin n
n=1
n4

Exercise 3. Solve

2
2
1 Re ( z̄ + i) − 1 Im ( z̄ + i) − 1
≤ + ≤ 1, z ∈ C,
2 4 4
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4. Compute ∫ +∞ √
e− 2x
dx.
0
Exercise 5. Let √
e− 2x −1
fα (x) = .
∫ +∞ x α−1
(i) Discuss convergence for 0 fα (x) dx.
∫ cos x
(ii) Let F(x) = 1 f2 (y) dy. Compute F 0(π/3).
Exercise 6. Compute, in function of parameter α > 0, the limit
cosh(α x) − cosh e2x − 1


lim .
x→0+ x3
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = |(x + 2) log(x + 2)|, x ∈ D =] − 2, +∞[.
(i) Compute relevant limits for f and relative asymptotes (if any). Can f be extended by
continuity at x = −2? Justify your answer.
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ n3 sin n
n=2
1 − n5

Exercise 3. Solve

2
2
1 Re ( z̄ + 2i) − 1 Im ( z̄ + 2i) − 1
≤ + ≤ 1, z ∈ C,
3 9 9
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4. Compute ∫ +∞ √
e− 3x
dx.
0
Exercise 5. Let √
e− 3x − 1
fα (x) = .
∫ +∞ x 2α+1
(i) Discuss convergence for 0 fα (x) dx.
∫ sin x
(ii) Let F(x) = 1 f0 (t) dt. Compute F 0(π/6).
Exercise 6. Compute, in function of parameter α > 0, the limit
cos(α x) − cos log 1 + 5x


lim .
x→0+ x3
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 3
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = |(x + 1) log(x + 1)|, x ∈ D =] − 1, +∞[.
(i) Compute relevant limits for f and relative asymptotes (if any). Can f be extended by
continuity at x = −1? Justify your answer.
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ n2 sin(n2 )
n=2
1 − n5

Exercise 3. Solve

2
2
1 Re ( z̄ − i) − 1 Im ( z̄ − i) − 1
≤ + ≤ 1, z ∈ C,
2 9 9
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4. Compute ∫ +∞ √
e− x/2
dx.
0
Exercise 5. Let √
e− x/2
−1
fα (x) = .
∫ +∞ x α−3
(i) Discuss convergence for 0 fα (x) dx.
∫ sinh x
(ii) Let F(x) = 1 f4 (t) dt. Compute F 0(log 3).
Exercise 6. Compute, in function of parameter α > 0, the limit
cos(α x) − cos log 1 + 2x


lim .
x→0+ x3
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 4
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = |(x + 4) log(x + 4)|, x ∈ D =] − 4, +∞[.
(i) Compute relevant limits for f and relative asymptotes (if any). Can f be extended by
continuity at x = −4? Justify your answer.
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ (2 − n2 ) sin(n2 )
n=1
n5

Exercise 3. Solve

2
2
1 Re ( z̄ − 2i) − 1 Im ( z̄ − 2i) − 1
≤ + ≤ 1, z ∈ C,
3 4 4
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4. Compute ∫ +∞ √
e− x/3
dx.
0
Exercise 5. Let √
e− x/3
−1
fα (x) = .
∫ +∞ x 2α−1
(i) Discuss convergence for 0 fα (x) dx.
∫ arctan x √
(ii) Let F(x) = 1 f1 (t) dt. Compute F 0( 3).
Exercise 6. Compute, in function of parameter α > 0, the limit
cosh(α x) − cosh 1 − e3x


lim .
x→0+ x3
Time: 2h45’.
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8.07.2019 (regular exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
2
f (x) = e |2+log x | .
(i) Determine the domain of f , compute relevant limits for f and relative asymptotes (if
any). Are there points where f might be extended by continuity? Justify your answer.
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ sin 1n
√ .
n=1
1 − 2 n

Exercise 3. Solve
z (Im z)2
=− , z ∈ C,
z̄ |iz 2 |
and draw the solutions in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 4. Let
fα (x) = eαx log(1 + 2e x ).
(i) Compute a primitive for f1 . ∫ +∞
(ii) Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence for the integral 0 fα (x) dx.
∫x
(iii) Let F(x) := 1 f0 (t) dt. Compute second order Taylor expansion of F centred at x0 = 1.
Exercise 5. Compute, in function of parameter α > 0, the limit
p8 √4 
lim x α x 2 − 2 − x + 1 .
x→+∞

Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let
1
f (x) = e |3+log x | .
(i) Determine the domain of f , compute relevant limits for f and relative asymptotes (if
any). Are there points where f might be extended by continuity? Justify your answer.
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Discuss convergence for the series
∞
Õ √ 1
(1 − n) sinh 2 .
n=1
n

Exercise 3. Solve
z (Re z)2
= , z ∈ C,
z̄ |iz2 |
and draw the solutions in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 4. Let
fα (x) = eαx log(1 + 3e x ).
(i) Compute a primitive for f1 . ∫ +∞
(ii) Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence for the integral 0 fα (x) dx.
∫x
(iii) Let F(x) := 2 f0 (t) dt. Compute second order Taylor expansion of F centred at x0 = 2.
Exercise 5. Compute, in function of parameter α > 0, the limit
√ 
lim x α x + 2 − x 2 − 1 .
3
p6
x→+∞

Time: 2h45’.
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17.09.2019 (regular exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = log e3x − 2 .
 

(i) Determine the domain of f , sign of f , compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Compute
2
e x−2x − 1 − x
lim+ .
x→0 sinh x 2 + x 7/3 log x

Exercise 3. Solve and draw solutions of

 
3
Re z 6 Re , z ∈ C.
z
Exercise 4.
(i) Compute ∫
x 3 x
tan dx (hint: pose tan = u).
2 2
(ii) Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence for
∫π
6 tan x

α+2
dx.
0 x

Exercise 5. Let α ∈ R and

p
an = log(n + 1) − log n2 + αn + 4.
(i) Show that (an ) is infinitesimal.
(ii) Discuss convergence of
∞
Õ
an
n=2

Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = log e2x − 3 .
 

(i) Determine the domain of f , sign of f , compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) DIscuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Compute
2
e x−3x − 1 − x
lim .
x→0+ sin x 2 + x 5/2 log x

Exercise 3. Solve and draw solutions of

 
4
Re z ≤ Re , z ∈ C.
z
Exercise 4.
(i) Compute ∫
(tan 2x)3 dx (hint: pose tan 2x = u).
(ii) Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence for
∫π
6 tan x

2α−1
dx
0 x

Exercise 5. Let α ∈ R and

p
an = log(n + 1) − log n2 + αn + 3
(i) Show that (an ) is infinitesimal.
(ii) Discuss convergence of
∞
Õ
an
n=2

Time: 2h45’.
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4. AY 2017-2018
29.01.2018 (regular exam)
Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 − 5|
f (x) := log .
x+1
(i) Determine the domain of f , sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for
f and relative asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Let
(−1)n e2n sin 1n
an = , n ∈ N, n > 2.
(n − 1)!
(i) Compute limn→∞ an .
(ii) Discuss simple and absolute convergence for ∞
Í
n=2 an .

Exercise 3. Let f (z) = z2 + z̄|z|. Solve equation

z f (z) = |z| 3 − 8i, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form and drawing them in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 4. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
log(x + 3) − log(x + 1) − sin 2x
lim α .
x→+∞ 1
cos sin 2x − e x2 − e−x

Exercise 5. For α ∈ R let

1
fα (x) := √
∫ +∞ xα x2 − 2
(i) Compute 2 f1 (x) dx.
∫ +∞
(ii) Discuss convergence of 2 fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 − 3|
f (x) := log .
x+1
(i) Determine the domain of f , sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for
f and relative asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Let
(−1)n e3n sinh 1n
an = , n ∈ N, n ≥ 2.
(n − 1)!
(i) Compute limn→∞ an .
(ii) Discuss simple and absolute convergence for ∞
Í
n=2 an .

Exercise 3. Let f (z) = −z 2 + z̄|z|. Solve equation

z f (z) = |z| 3 − 8i, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form and drawing them in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 4. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
log(x + 1) − log(x + 2) + sinh 1x
lim α
x→+∞
cosh sin 1x − e x2 − e−2x

Exercise 5. For α ∈ R let

1
fα (x) := √ .
∫ +∞ x α 4x 2 − 1
(i) Compute 1/2
f1 (x) dx.
∫ +∞
(ii) Discuss convergence of 1/2
fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 3
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 − 4|
f (x) := log .
x−1
(i) Determine the domain of f , sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for
f and relative asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Let n
(−1)n e 2 arctan 1n
an = , n ∈ N, n > 2.
(n − 1)!
(i) Compute limn→∞ an .
(ii) Discuss simple and absolute convergence for ∞
Í
n=2 an .

Exercise 3. Let f (z) = z2 + z̄|z|. Solve equation

z f (z) = |z| 3 + 27i, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form and drawing them in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 4. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
log(x − 2) − log(x − 1) + arctan 1x
lim
cos sinh 2x − cos αx − e− 2
x
x→+∞

Exercise 5. For α ∈ R let

1
fα (x) := √ .
∫ +∞ x α 9x 2 − 1
(i) Compute 2 f1 (x) dx.
∫ +∞
(ii) Discuss convergence of 2 fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 4
Exercise 1. Let
|x 2 − 6|
f (x) := log .
x+1
(i) Determine the domain of f , sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for
f and relative asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any min/max point
for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Let n
(−1)n e 3 tan 1n
an = , n ∈ N, n > 2.
(n − 1)!
(i) Compute limn→∞ an .
(ii) Discuss simple and absolute convergence for ∞
Í
n=2 an .

Exercise 3. Let f (z) = −z 2 + z̄|z|. Solve equation

z f (z) = |z| 3 + 27i, z ∈ C,
expressing solutions in algebraic form and drawing them in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 4. Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
log(x + 3) − log(x + 1) − tan 2x
lim .
x→+∞ cosh sinh 3x − cosh αx − e−3x

Exercise 5. For α ∈ R let

1
fα (x) := √ .
∫ +∞ x α 16x 2 − 1
(i) Compute 1/4
f1 (x) dx.
∫ +∞
(ii) Discuss convergence of 1/4
fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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16.02.2018 (regular exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let ( 1
e x− |x−2| x,2
f (x) =
0 x = 2.
(i) Determine the sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability of f on R, determine its monotonicity and any
min/max point for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2.Discuss, in function of parameter x ∈ R, simple and absolute convergence for the
series
∞
Õ (2x − 1)n
.
n=1
(2n + 3)2

Exercise 3. Solve
z 2 z + zz2 = 4 Im(iz), z ∈ C,
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4.
Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
(4 cos x − α)2 − 4x 4
lim .
x→0 x 4 sin2 x
Exercise 5 Let √
fα (x) := x α sin 3x.
∫ π2 /3
(i) Compute 0
f1/2 (x) dx.
∫ π2 /3
(ii) Discuss convergence of 0 fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let ( 1
e−x− |x+2| x , −2,
f (x) =
0 x = −2.
(i) Determine the sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability of f on R, determine its monotonicity and any
min/max point for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2.Discuss, in function of parameter x ∈ R, simple and absolute convergence for the
series
∞
Õ (x + 2)n
.
n=1
(3n + 2)2

Exercise 3. Solve
−Im(z2 z − zz2 ) = 8i(z − z), z ∈ C,
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4.
Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
4(cosh x − α)2 − x 4
lim
x→0 x 4 arctan2 x
Exercise 5 Let √3
fα (x) := x α−1 sin( 2x).
∫ π3 /3
(i) Compute 0
f1/2 (x) dx.
∫ π3 /3
(ii) Discuss convergence of 0 fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 3
Exercise 1. Let ( 1
e x− |x−3| x , 3,
f (x) =
0 x = 3.
(i) Determine the sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability of f on R, determine its monotonicity and any
min/max point for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2.Discuss, in function of parameter x ∈ R, simple and absolute convergence for the
series
∞
Õ (3x + 1)n
.
n=1
(2n + 5)2

Exercise 3. Solve
z z̄2 − z2 z̄ = 2i Im( z̄ − z), z ∈ C,
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4.
Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
2
(e x − 2α)2 − x 4
lim .
x→0 x 4 sinh2 x
Exercise 5 Let √
fα (x) := x 1−α sin( 2x).
∫ π2 /8
(i) Compute 0
f1/2 (x) dx.
∫ π2 /8
(ii) Discuss convergence of 0 fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 4
Exercise 1. Let ( 1
e−x− |x+3| x , −3,
f (x) =
0 x = −3.
(i) Determine the sign of f , symmetries (if any), compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability of f on R, determine its monotonicity and any
min/max point for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2.Discuss, in function of parameter x ∈ R, simple and absolute convergence for the
series
∞
Õ (x − 3)n
.
n=1
(3n + 5)2

Exercise 3. Solve
Im ( z̄2 z − z2 z̄) = 4 Re (iz), z ∈ C,
and draw solutions in the complex plane.
Exercise 4.
Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
2
2(3α − e x )2 − 2x 4
lim
x→0 x 4 tan2 x
Exercise 5 Let √3
fα (x) := x α sin( 3x).
∫ π3 /24
(i) Compute 0
f0 (x) dx.
∫ π3 /24
(ii) Discuss convergence of 0 fα (x) dx.
Time: 2h45’.
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9.07.2018 (regular exam)

Essay 1
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = log 2 − 3e3x  .
 

(i) Determine the domain D of f , its sign, compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any
min/max point for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Solve  
1
2
≤ Im z̄2 , z ∈ C,


|z| Re
z
and draw solutions in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 3.] Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
log(1 + x) − log x − αx

2
lim 2 .
x→+∞

1 − cos x + e
1 −x

Exercise 4. Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence for the series

∞  αn 
Õ 2
n arctan .
n=1
n

Exercise 5.
(i) Compute a primitive of
x2
f (x) = 2
(x + 1)(x 2 + 2)
(ii) For α > 0, discuss convergence for the integral
∫ +∞
xα + 2
log α dx.
0 x +1
(iii) Compute the integral at (ii) in the case α = 2.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let
f (x) = log 2e2x − 3 .
 

(i) Determine the domain D of f , its sign, compute relevant limits for f and relative
asymptotes (if any).
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability of f on D, determine its monotonicity and any
min/max point for f , specifying also its nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Solve
Im z2 − z̄2
 

1
Im ≥ , z ∈ C,
z |z| 2
and draw solutions in the Gauss plane.
Exercise 3.] Compute, in function of parameter α ∈ R, the limit
 2
cosh 1x − 1 − e−x
lim  2
x→+∞
log(2 + x) − log x + 2α
x

Exercise 4. Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence for the series

∞  αn 
Õ 4
n arctan 2 .
2

n=1
n

Exercise 5.
(i) Compute a primitive of
x2
f (x) =
(x 2 + 4)(x 2 + 1)
(ii) For α > 0, discuss convergence for the integral
∫ +∞
xα + 1
log α dx.
0 x +4
(iii) Compute the integral at (ii) in the case α = 2.

Time: 2h45’.
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Appello del 17.09.2018

TEMA 1
Exercise 1. Let ( 2
e− |x | 2|x| − 3


x , 0,
f (x) :=
0 x = 0.
(i) Determine sign of f , symmetries (if any), limits and asymptotes at endpoints of domain.
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability on D, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and
min/max of f (if any) specifying their nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Let
Pλ (z) = λ − 4iz + 2iz2 + z3, z ∈ C.
Determine λ0 ∈ C such that z = −2i be a zero of Pλ0 . Then, solve
Pλ0 (z) = 0
expressing solutions in algebraic form.
Exercise 3. Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence
∞
Õ log(n + sin n)
α
n=2 n2 + 2

Exercise 4. Compute, in function of α > 0, the limit

x − sinh x − x α
lim+ .
x→0 cos x − 1 + x 73 log x

Exercise 5. Consider the integral

∫ √1
2 α
x 2 arcsin 2x 2 dx,
0
(i) Discuss convergence for α ∈ R.
(ii) Compute its value for α = 2.
Time: 2h45’.
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Essay 2
Exercise 1. Let ( 1
e− |x | 2 − 3|x|


x , 0,
f (x) :=
0 x = 0.
(i) Determine sign of f , symmetries (if any), limits and asymptotes at endpoints of domain.
(ii) Discuss continuity and differentiability on D, compute f 0, determine monotonicity and
min/max of f (if any) specifying their nature.
(iii) Plot a qualitative graph of f .
Exercise 2. Let
Pλ (z) = λ + 2iz + 3iz 2 + z 3 .
Determine λ0 ∈ C such that z = −3i be a zero of Pλ0 . Then, solve
Pλ0 (z) = 0
expressing solutions in algebraic form.
Exercise 3. Discuss, in function of parameter α ∈ R, convergence
∞
Õ log(n + cos n)
.
n=1
n2α + 1

Exercise 4. Compute, in function of α > 0, the limit

sin x − x − x α
lim+ .
x→0 cosh x − 1 + x 52 log x

Exercise 5. Consider the integral

∫ √2
x2
x 2α arcsin dx,
0 2
(i) Discuss convergence for α ∈ R.
(ii) Compute its value for α = 1/2.
Time: 2h45’.