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Write down three linear factors of f(x) such that the curve of f(x) crosses the x axis at x=0.5,3,4. Hence find the equation of the curve in the form y = 2(x^3) + a(x^2) + bx + c.

the curve crosses the graph at the x axis at 0.5,3 and -4 so f(0.5)=0, f(3)=0,f(-4)=0. All linear factors are the form of g(x)=(x-a) so 0=g(0.5)=0.5-a. rearranging we get that a=0.5 ie g(x)=x-0.5 similarl...

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Answered by Kishan T. Maths tutor
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Integral of 1/(x^3 + 2x^2 -x - 2)

Factorise denominator using the factor theorem giving - 1/(x+1)(x+2)(x-1) Use partial fractions to turn this into an easier form to integrate giving - 1/3(x+2) + 1/6(x-1) - 1/2(x+...

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Answered by Mojowo O. Maths tutor
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A curve has the equation 2x^2 + xy - y^2 +18 = 0. (1) Find the coordinates of the points where the tangent to the curve is parallel to the x-axis.

Firstly notice that the coordinates of the points where the tangent to the curve is parallel to the x-axis are precisely the points where the rate of change of y with respect to x is not changing. That is...

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Answered by Oliver L. Maths tutor
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Rewrite ... logF=logG+logH−log(1/M)−2*logR ... in the form F=... using laws of logarithms

logF=logG+logH−log(1/M)−2*logR Simplify RHS using law of logarithms, 

logF=log(GH)−log(1/M)−2logR             using law of addition
logF=log(G
HM)−2logR                      ...

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Answered by Ambrose R. Maths tutor
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Find the stationary point on the line of y = 6x - x^2 and state whether this point is a maximum or a minimum

This question requires differentiating the equation to find where its gradient is equal to zero. Differentation is done via a simple equation -->  if y = xn then dy/dx = nxn-1

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Answered by Percy W. Maths tutor
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