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If y = 2/3 x^3 + x^2; a) What is dy/dx? b) Where are the turning points? c) What are the nature of the turning points?

a) By simple parametric differentiation of each term, dy/dx = 2x^2 + 2x b) The condition for a turning point is the gradient (dy/dx) at that point is zero. 0 = x(2x + 2) so either x=0 or 2x+2=0. Therefore...

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Answered by Annabel F. Maths tutor
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Integrate x*sin(x) with respect to x.

We integrate by parts: u=x   u'=1;  v'=sin(x)  v=-cos(x) integral(xsin(x)dx) = -xcos(x) + integral(cos(x)dx) = -x*cos(x) + sin(x) + C where C is a constant.

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Answered by James R. Maths tutor
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How do I do binomial expansions for positive integer n?

The general method for (a+b)^n is: 1)write out pascals triangle (see whiteboard) and stop at the nth row. Write this on a line. 2)write down the powers of a in ascending order (and simplify) 3)write down ...

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Answered by Daniel R. Maths tutor
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How do I work out what integration method I should use to solve an integral?

A-Level Mathematics is about a wide range of topics, among which Integrating is key!

While differentiation is a technique, whereby a set of rules can be used to approach problems, integration is an...

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Answered by Luigi C. Maths tutor
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Show that x^2 - x +2 is positive for all values of x

(x-1/2)= (x-1/2)(x-1/2)=x2-x+1/4, add 7/4 to get x2-x+2 therefore x2-x+2 = (x-1/2)2 + 7/4

squared numbers always positive so (x-1/2)2

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Answered by Pearse M. Maths tutor
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