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f(x) = x^3 + 3x^2 + 5. Find f''(x)

f''(x) means that we need to differentiate the function f(x) twice (f'(x) would mean we need to do it once). Differentiation means we multiply the coefficient by the power, and subtract one from the power. S...
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The line l1 has equation y = −2x + 3. The line l2 is perpendicular to l1 and passes through the point (5, 6). (a) Find an equation for l2 in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.

The first thing to look at is l2 and l1 being perpendicular. This means the gradients of the two lines multiplied together = -1 . To determine the gradient a student could differentiate l1 but a slightly qui...
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SOLVE THE FOLLOWING SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS: 5x^2 + 3x - 3y = 4, -4x - 6y + 5x^2 = -7

Question: 5x 2 + 3x - 3y = 4, -4x - 6y + 5x 2 = -7.........Step 1: make the y-coefficient equal in both equarions: (y and not x because it has the lowest power so it is easier, but x would also work)...........
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Use integration by parts to integrate ∫ xlnx dx

∫ u(dv/dx) dx = uv − ∫ v(du /dx)dx is the Integration by Parts formula. If you set u=lnx, differentiation (rememeber from tables) leads to du/dx= 1/x, and dv/dx=x and so v=x^2/2 (raise power by one then divi...
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A circle with centre C(2, 3) passes through the point A(-4,-5). (a) Find the equation of the circle in the form (x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2=k

This question is aimed at A-Level Pure Core 1 students. A circle with centre C(2, 3) passes through the point A(-4,-5). Find the equation of the circle in the form (x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2 = k From the formula for ...
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