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Determine the coordinates of all the stationary points of the function f(x) = (1/3)*x^3+x^2-3*x+1 and state whether they are a maximum or a minimum.

To find the answer you must first differentiate the function and set this equal to zero. This forms the quadratic equation x^2+2x-3=0 which can then be solved either by factorisation or by using the q...

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Answered by Alex N. Maths tutor
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What is electronegativity?

Electronegativity is the power of an atom to attract the electron density in a covalent bond towards itself. 
It depends on1.    The nuclear charge of the element2.    The distance between the nucleu...

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Answered by Izzy S. Chemistry tutor
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Why do we have to add the +c when integrating a function

First of all it is important to know that differentiation is the opposite of integration. So if we integrate some function g(x) and get f(x), it means that when we differentiate f(x) we should get g(x). W...

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Answered by Niraj S. Maths tutor
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Occasionally a baby can be born with a hole in the wall that separates the left and right ventricles of the heart. Using your knowledge of blood circulation, explain the consequences of this condition.

Blood will flow between the right and left ventricles. This means that both sides of the heart will contain a mixture of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. Therefore, the blood sent around the body via th...

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Answered by Mary K. Biology tutor
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Solve the following equation: 5x - 1 = 3x + 7

5x - 1 = 3x + 75x = 3x + 82x = 8x = 4

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Answered by Daragh H. Maths tutor
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