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Differentiate the following, y=(2x-4)^3

dy/dx = 3(2x-4)^2 x 2
dy/dx= 6(2x-4)^2
dy/dx =24(x-2)^2

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Answered by Charlie G. Maths tutor
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What marks do I need to achieve an A* grade in A-level Maths?

The A* grade in Maths is awarded to candidates who achieve an A (480 out of 600 UMS) in their overall A Level as well as achieving a combined score of 180 out of 200 UMS in modules Core 3 and Core 4 (i.e....

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Answered by Omar C. Maths tutor
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Integral between 0 and pi/2 of cos(x)sin^2(x)

The key point in here is noticing that the derivative of sin(x) is cos(x). That way, if we rename sin(x) as u , i.e u:=sin(x), the derivative will be du=cos(x)dx. So, inside the integral, instead of havin...

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Answered by Maria L. Maths tutor
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What is the derivative with respect to x of the function f(x)=1+x^3+ln(x), x>0 ?

Despite the hideous view, we can apply to this function the same methodology as all the other ones: break it down to pieces. What we mean is that we recognize three terms inside f(x): one is the number 1 ...

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Answered by Maria L. Maths tutor
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Where does integration by parts come from?

The best way to do well in maths, is to learn where things come from. Mastering the basics makes everything else much easier!
To start, consider the product rule

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Answered by Tom M. Maths tutor
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