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Find the tangent of the following curve, y=xe^x, at x=1 expressing it in the form y=mx+c?

Firstly, we calculate the y-value when x=1, namely y=e. Then we need to find the gradient of this curve at x=1, which can be determined by taking the derivative of y and then valuate it at x=1. So dy/d...

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The government has introduced an ad valorem tax on petrol. The likely effect is: A) Increase in sales of petrol B) Increase in carbon emissions from electric cars C) Increase in demand for bus travel D) Decrease in sale of electric cars

Four mark questions are a great way to pick up marks. There is a simple strategy to remember when answering these.

Firstly, always write down your definition of the key word(s). Even if ...

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What is a possible approach to analysing unseen texts?

In your exams and your essays in general, when asked to analyse unseen texts, your goal is to show a sophisticated reading and response. This can be quite difficult if you're not sure what to look for, if...

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given y=(1+x)^2, find dy/dx

There are two ways in which this we can do this,

The first is explanding the brackets to get 1+2x+x² and differentiating to get 2+2x.

The second way is using the ...

Answered by Sam G. • Maths tutor

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What is the best way to revise?

A high grade in GCSE Biology requires you jumping through a few hoops. For certain questions, specific facts are required in the answer and certain structures are required for the answers. There isn't ...

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