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Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve with the equation y = (3x^4 - 18)/x at the point where x = 3

y = (3x- 18)/x

The gradient of a tangent to a curve is equal to dy/dx 

However, we must simplify this equation before we can differentiate it;

y = 3x3 - 18/x =...

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How to write a good, concise essay?

There really is no definite answer to this question, because frankly each essay question is different and therfore merits a uniquely worded or structured answer. However, whether it is an environmental qu...

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What effect does the low angle camera shot have on a character?

A low angle camera shot is taken from below the subject. This causes the subject to appear powerful, dominant, and strong, whilst positioning the viewer as weak and helpless. Thanks to the harsh angle, th...

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Explain a key theme of J.B Priestley's An Inspector Calls. Give context where appropriate.

Prietsley's An Inspector Calls serves as a mouthpiece for Priestly himself. The themes of socialism and social responsibility is displayed by the domino effect that each member of the Birling family has o...

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Explain some characteristics of the genre "film noir" and give relevent socio-historical context where necessary.

Film Noir is a genre born from the paranoia of post-world-war-two America. With the Cold War well underway by the 1950s, Film Noir served as a reflection of both social attitudes and fears of the era. Mal...

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