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Find the integral of arctan(x)

This is a complex question, the proof of which is unlikely to be asked at maths A-level, however the process behind the proof practices fundamental knowledge for the subject. If a student can successfully fo...
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Answered by Ellie N. • Maths tutor
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How do I find a stationary point on the curve?

Well that depends on the curve, but if it is a quadratic, we can do it with the following method. We know that differentiating the equation of the curve will give us the equation of the tangent to that curve...
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Find dy/dx when y = 4x^1/2

dy/dx means you have to differentiate the equation provided: y = 4x 1/2 When we differentiate with respect to x we must multiply the power by the coefficient: 1/2 = power by 4 = coefficient which equals 4 * ...
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How do you sketch r=theta? I don't really understand polar coordinates.

First, make sure that the tutee understands using radians, and get them to do some examples of swapping between radians and degrees to ensure familiarity.Then explain to the tutee that they already intuitive...
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Answered by Georgina H. • Maths tutor
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What is differentiation?

Differentiation is a method used to find the rate of change of a function with respect to a given variable, eg. how f(x) changes with respect to x. There are different ways to find the derivative of a functi...
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Answered by Harry T. • Maths tutor
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