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The curve y = 4x^2 + a/x +5 has a stationary point. Find the value of the positive constant 'a' given that the y-coordinate of the stationary point is 32. (OCR C1 2016)

First, we must find the value of x that corresponds to the stationary point, i.e. where the gradient (dy/dx) is zero. This will be in terms of 'a' (if we change 'a,' we change the shape of the function by...

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Answered by Jayden W. Maths tutor
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Describe the process of translation

Translation is one of the main processes of the Central Dogma of Biology. Once the DNA has been transformed to RNA, the RNA goes through the splicing process. The spliced isoform then goes through the pr...

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Answered by Athanasia Y. Biology tutor
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How does George Orwell use the character of Squealer to explore the ideas of language and corruption in Animal Farm?

In George Orwell's dystopian novella "Animal Farm" (1946), Squealer is a character that repeatedly abuses language to manipulate the other animals in order to justify Napoleon's action. This is ...

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In a medical school interview, how should I respond to the question "Why do you want to be a doctor?"

This is one of the most commonly asked questions in medical school interviews so it's best to have your answer really well prepared. It's a bit of a scary question to answer but, once you have an answer, ...

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Solve the equation x^2 + 8x = -15

We first notice it's a quadratic equation in x so we want to make one side of the equation equal to 0.By adding 15 to both sides we get : x2 + 8x + 15 = 0We then look for two numbers which mul...

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Answered by Georgina L. Maths tutor
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