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Solve the following equation by completing the square: x^2 + 6x + 3 = 0.

Completing the square is a method of solving quadratic equations that cannot be easily factorised, without having to use the quadratic formula. The first step is to look at the coefficient of the second t...

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Answered by Emma C. Maths tutor
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How do I remember the coefficients of a Taylor expansion?

If it's not sticking in your head; don't. I find it's easier to just remember what the point of a Taylor expansion is: to express a function as an infinite polynomial, often because polynomials are ea...

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Answered by Steven R. Maths tutor
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Given log3(3b + 1) - log3(a-2) = -1 for a > 2. Express b in terms of a.

We can start by recognising one of our properties of log. That is loga(x) - loga(y) = loga(x/y). Performing this on our question we get: log3((3b+1)/(a-2)) = -1...

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Answered by Jason W. Maths tutor
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I don't understand how functions work. How do I decide if something is a function?

There is a definition which a pairing between to sets has to satisfy in order to be a function. It is like a checklist, we can go over it and tick each box to see if something is a function.

First ...

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Answered by Zsolt V. Maths tutor
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How do I find the maximum/minimum of a curve?

To find the maximum/minimum of a curve you must first differentiate the function and then equate it to zero. This gives you one coordinate. To find the other you must resubstitute the one already found in...

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Answered by Kishen L. Maths tutor
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