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Find the turning points of the curve (x^3)/3 + x^2 -8x + 5

Step one, we need to assess what the question is asking us to do, in this case, find the turning points.The turning points on the graph are where the gradient is equal to zero, so in order to find the tur...

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3-methyl pent 2 ene reacts with HBr to form two products. Which of these products is the minor and major product and why?

3-bromo 3 methyl pentane will be the major product while 1 bromo 3 methyl pentane will be the minor. This is due to a more stable carbocation being formed. A secondary carbocation is more stable than a pr...

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How would I go about finding the coordinates minimum point on the curve eg y = e^(x) - 9x -5?

In order to find the coordinates of the minimum point of any curve y = f(x), you must differentiate the equation of the curve with respect to x and then equate it to zero.In this case, the differential of...

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How is the human body used in Wilfred Owen's poem 'Mental Cases'?

The human body is broken down in 'Mental Cases' and is detached from the soldiers. Owen dehumanises the men, to better establish how the horror of the First World War is impacting them. He compares them t...

Answered by Callum W. • English tutor

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What gives rise to antibiotic resistance?

Key pointsVARIATION: A population of bacteria aren't all identical, even having all derived from a single bacterium. Rapid genetic exchange gives rise to mutations. SELECTION PRESSURE: By adding th...

Answered by Aman S. • Biology tutor

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