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If y = 5x^3 - 2x^2 + 2, what is dy/dx?

Differentiation can be done term-by-term, so we can treat the 5x3, -2x2 and 2 separately. We can also 'take out' the coefficients: to differentiate 5x3, for example, di...

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Answered by Alex K. Maths tutor
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Rationalise the complex fraction: (8 + 6i)/(6 - 2i)

The problem with this fraction is the "i" on the denominator, it is not rational. To rationalise this fraction we use the complex conjugate.

This sounds more co...

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Answered by Harry C. Maths tutor
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How do I find the distance between two point in the plane?

We can use Pythagoras' Theorem applied to co-ordinates of these points.

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Answered by Jonathon V. Maths tutor
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What is a derivative?

A derivative is a mathematical description of how one quantity will change with respect to another. For example the 1st derivative of some function will give you the gradient of the tangent at every point...

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Answered by Jonathon V. Maths tutor
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Represent in partial fraction form the expression x/x^2-3x+2

Partial fractions are just another technique to simplify expressions to make them easier to manipulate in more complex questions. This is a low mark questions, testing your skills at using partial frac...

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Answered by Malachi R. Maths tutor
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