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The second and fifth terms of a geometric series are 750 and -6 respectively. Find: (1) the common ratio; (2) the first term of the series; (3) the sum to infinity of the series

xn = ar(n-1)(1) x2 = 750 = ar1(2) x5 = -6 = ar4divide second equation by first-6/750 = r3r3 = -0.008r= -0.2Insert in...

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Answered by Henry P. Maths tutor
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One important question type to be able to answer is integrating squared trig functions. like cos^2(x)

This question requires selecting the correct double angle formulae.
cos(2x)=2cos^2(x)-1 is rearranged to 1/2(cos(2x)+1)
this can now be integrated with the students knowledge of standard integra...

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Answered by Andrew R. Maths tutor
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Given that f(x)= (3+x^2)(x^1/2-7x). Find f'(x) (5marks)

Because there are two functions that are enclosed in brackets, you should realise that you need to differentiate by parts. You can expand out and differentiate through, but because of the x^1/2 it can get...

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Answered by Amrit S. Maths tutor
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What is the smallest possible value of the integral ∫(x-a)^2 dx between 0 and 1 as a varies?

This is a minimisation problem, but it's slightly tricky to see what it is we're minimising. Seeing as it's a that's varying, we are going to have to differentiate with respect to a at some point. We're g...

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Answered by Ryan T. Maths tutor
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What is the centre and radius of the circle x^2+y^2-6x+4y=-4

First make left =0x2+y2-6x+4y+4=0Second put same terms together(x2-6x)+(y2+4y)+4=0Complete the Square (do a square (X+b)2 that gives you you x2 ...

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Answered by Flik C. Maths tutor
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