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How do I identify and analyse key themes in a text?

Firstly, read through the text to see if there are any recurring ideas or anything that sticks out to you. Make sure to highlight, and make a note of them on a piece of paper. Texts often have have multip...

Answered by Siobhan E. • English Literature tutor

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give the coordinates of the stationary points of the curve y = x^4 - 4x^3 + 27 and state with reason if they are minumum, maximum, or points of inflection.

differentiating the equation gives dy/dx = 4x^3 - 12x^2 dy/dx = 4x^2(x - 3)

at a turning point, dy/dx = 0. Solving the equation 4x^2(x - 3) = 0 yeilds x = 0, x = 3

putting 0 and 3 back into ...

Answered by Matthew B. • Maths tutor

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If 0<x<1, find the following sum: S = 1+2x + 3x^2 + 4*x^3 + ...

The first thought when trying to solve such a problem is that you might be able to write this sum as a geometric progression. Luckily, it is the case here as well, as we can observe that S is the derivati...

Answered by Horia M. • Further Mathematics tutor

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How far do you think Augustus’ building programme in the city of Rome was motivated by practical considerations and how far by other factors?

Augustus needed to solidify his power following the politically chaotic civil wars which culminated in the Battle of Actium in 31BC. A building program was required due to funds most likely being diverted...

Answered by Emma F. • Classical Civilisation tutor

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