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Prove that the derivative of tan(x) is sec^2(x).

Let y = tan(x)

Recall the definition of tan(x) as sin(x)/cos(x)

Therefore y = sin(x)/cos(x)

Use the quotient rule, which states that for y = f(x)/g(x), dy/dx =...

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Answered by Miriam G. Maths tutor
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How do you differentiate a^x?

The quick answer is that d/dx a^x = ln(a) * a^x. But why?

Well, let's go through the steps so we can understand why the formula works.

Firstly, a^x can be written as (e^(ln(...

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Answered by Kian M. Maths tutor
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Differentiate the function: y = sin(x^2)*ln(5x)

We are tasked with differentiating y = sin(x2)ln(5x)
This function is actually a product of the functions:
sin(x2) and ln(5x)
Therefore the product rule will be re...

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Answered by Thomas C. Maths tutor
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How do you find the roots of a cubic equation?

Solving cubics is an interesting problem: while there is a formula which can find the roots of every cubic equation, it isn't taught and is not generally worth learning. Instead, exam questions will of...

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Answered by Sam M. Maths tutor
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Let f(x) and g(x) be two odd functions defined for all real values of x. Given that s(x)=f(x)+g(x), prove that s(x) is also an odd function.

We recall that a function f(x) is said to be an odd function when f(-x)=-f(x).

We are told that f(x) and g(x) are odd functions, so we know from the abov...

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Answered by Keir H. Maths tutor
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