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Solve the following simultaneous equations y + 4x + 1 = 0, y^2 + 5x^2 + 2x = 0

Here we can either use the substitution method or the elimination method. The elimination method here would be hard to carry out due to there being no term which we can make equal in terms of only one of ...

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Answered by Alex W. Maths tutor
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What is differentiation used for in the real world?

Differentiation is very helpful in the real world, in many different fields. In terms of business and economics, being able to derive maximum and minimum values of certain functions can prove extremely us...

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Differentiate sin(x)*x^2

Notice that (sin(x))'= cos(x) and (x^2)' = 2x

We use the product rule to differentiate, by noticing the expression is a product. 

so (fxgx)' = f'xgx + fx*g'x

substituting in ...

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Find the point of intersection of the lines y=2x-7 and 4y-2=3x

Substitute y into 4y-2=3x

4(2x-7)-2=3x   ->   8x-28-2=3x     ->      8x-3x=28+2    ->   5x=30    ->    x=30/5    ->    x=6

subsitute x into y=2x-7

y=2(6)-7    ->    ...

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Explain the traditional conservative view of human nature.

The traditional conservative view of human nature is essentially pessimistic.  Conservatives believe humans are imperfect. This can be broken down into three distinct aspects. Firstly, humans are psycholo...

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