# Concept derivation guides

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## [Absolute convergence and the two certificates for alternating harmonic](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-absolute-convergence-of-series-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Distinguish absolute convergence of a negative-ratio geometric series from conditional convergence of alternating harmonic.

Absolute convergence of series

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## [One data function under two parameter laws](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-statistical-estimator-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Validate a total estimator and its parameterwise expectations.

Statistical estimator

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## [Constructing a three-modulus CRT class](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-chinese-remainder-theorem-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

All integer solutions of x=2 mod 3, x=3 mod 5, x=2 mod 7 are 23+105t.

Chinese remainder theorem

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## [A spanning tree inside a square parent graph](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-spanning-tree-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Audit all vertices, edge membership, connectivity and acyclicity.

Spanning tree

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## [An exact L-squared tail on a finite law](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-lp-convergence-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Compute the second error moment and give a tail for any tolerance.

Lp convergence

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## [Unique decomposition and coverage in R3](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-direct-sum-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

R3=span{e1} direct-sum span{e2,e3}, with uniqueness and coverage separately verified.

Direct sum of subspaces

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## [Dual basis and covector change](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-dual-vector-space-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

For b1=(1,1),b2=(1,-1), phi1=(x+y)/2,phi2=(x-y)/2 form the dual basis.

Dual vector space

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## [Euclid and back-substitution for signed inputs](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-euclidean-algorithm-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

gcd(-84,30)=6, with (-84)*1+30*3=6.

Euclidean algorithm

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## [An Euler circuit with an isolated vertex](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-eulerian-trail-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Audit every edge exactly once and the nonisolated support condition.

Euler trails and circuits

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## [A homeomorphism between finite chain spaces](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-homeomorphism-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Audit a relabeling homeomorphism using every open preimage.

Homeomorphism

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## [A complete fibre-pushforward sampling distribution](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-sampling-distribution-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Aggregate equal-valued outcomes of U under both theta laws.

Sampling distribution

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## [A Chebyshev tail for fair Bernoulli averages](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-weak-law-large-numbers-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Derive the WLLN from a whole-sequence IID premise.

Weak law of large numbers

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## [Excluding every two-color assignment on a triangle](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-chromatic-number-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Prove chi=3 using an upper witness and complete lower-color search.

Chromatic number

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## [All cliques and independent sets on three vertices](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-clique-and-independent-set-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Classify all2³ subsets to obtain omega and alpha.

Cliques and independent sets

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## [A bias table over the whole parameter set](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-estimator-bias-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Compute EthetaU-theta at every theta, distinct from observed error.

Estimator bias

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## [Same-law second and centered moment cross-checks](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-estimator-variance-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Compute variance at all theta values and verify centered definitions.

Estimator variance

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## [Fermat modulo 7 and a composite boundary](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-fermat-little-theorem-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

(-2)^6 is congruent to 1 modulo 7; for multiples of 7, only the congruence a^7≡a modulo 7 applies; passing a Fermat test does not prove primality.

Fermat's little theorem

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## [All integer solutions with a negative coefficient](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-linear-diophantine-equation-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

All integer solutions of -6x+9y=15 are x=5+3t,y=5+2t, t in Z.

Linear Diophantine equation

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## [Quotient by the diagonal line](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-quotient-vector-space-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

R2/span{(1,1)} has basis [(0,1)] and dimension 1; its zero coset is the whole diagonal.

Quotient vector space

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## [A complete six-element action on four points](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-finite-group-action-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

The explicit 24-entry table is a valid group action, but it is neither free nor transitive.

Finite group action

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## [Finite maxima and unattained interval suprema](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-supremum-and-infimum-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Find sup/inf of A={-2,1/3,5/2} and B=(0,1), checking bounds and extremality.

Supremum and infimum

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## [A finite-chain basis and every generated open](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-topological-basis-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Verify B={{a},{a,b},X} is a basis for the specified topology.

Topological basis

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## [Deriving a Markov bound pointwise](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-markov-inequality-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Prove the finite-law bound and compare its exact tail.

Markov inequality

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## [Collision and ceiling load in a complete map](/en/derivations/derivation-mko-pigeonhole-principle-01/?from=%2Fen%2Fderivations%2F%3Fpage%3D9)

Use all fibres to prove a collision and the generalized lower bound.

Pigeonhole principle

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