Competition Calculus Problems and Techniques

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The discussion centers on the challenges faced by participants in the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament, particularly in solving complex single-variable calculus problems. The user has a solid foundation in BC Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations but seeks additional resources for advanced problem-solving techniques, such as variation of parameters and Catalan numbers. They also inquire about other institutions, besides the University of North Texas, that host integration bees and provide access to questions and solutions online.

PREREQUISITES
  • BC Calculus knowledge
  • Understanding of Multivariable Calculus
  • Familiarity with Linear Algebra
  • Basic concepts of Differential Equations
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  • Research online resources for advanced calculus problems, focusing on variation of parameters.
  • Explore the application of Catalan numbers in solving summation problems.
  • Investigate integration bees hosted by universities and their online resources.
  • Study problem-solving techniques specific to competition mathematics.
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Students preparing for math competitions, educators seeking advanced calculus resources, and anyone interested in enhancing their problem-solving skills in single-variable calculus.

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I am currently signed up for the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament for Algebra and Calculus (an example: http://web.mit.edu/hmmt/www/datafiles/solutions/2009/solutions-calculus-2009.pdf). I am able to solve a fair number, but some of the solutions are just completely incomprehensible (see the last problem). I've taken BC Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations and studied little bits of Analysis, but I was curious if anyone knew of a good online source of problems and/or techniques to solve these sorts of difficult single-variable calculus problems (use of techniques like variation of parameters (see last problem: http://web.mit.edu/hmmt/www/datafiles/solutions/2007/scalc07.pdf) or use of Catalan numbers to solve sums, etc). Thanks for your help!
 
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here is a new question, seeing how people don't seem to like my old one:

Does anyone know of schools other than U of North Texas which holds integration bees or similar events, particularly those that might post the questions and/or solutions online?
 

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