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why does log a + log b = log (ab)

Let log a be some number A and log b be some number B

now the natural log of something is the equivalent of saying a=e^A and b = e^B

So a*b = e^A * e^B which by rules of ind...

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Answered by Rebecca V. Maths tutor
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The curve C has equation y = f(x) where f(x) = (4x + 1) / (x - 2) and x>2. Given that P is a point on C such that f'(x) = -1.

Firstly, in order to solve this problem we would need to differentiate f(x) to get f'(x).

To differentiate this we would use the quotient rule. The quotient rule is that:

dy...

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Answered by Chantelle C. Maths tutor
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How can I improve my score?

Maths is all about practise. Once you have covered a topic, you should do as many practise questions as possible to help you understand the topic. Always show your working out on your exam paper to gai...

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Answered by Samah L. Maths tutor
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The curve C has the equation y = 2x^2 -11x + 13. Find the equation of the tangent to C at the point P (2, -1).

The first step is to differentiate the equation of the curve in order to find the gradient of the tangent at the curve. Remember that when differentiating polynomials, we multiply the index of the vari...

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Answered by James Y. Maths tutor
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A curve has the equation (x+y)^2 = xy^2. Find the gradient of the curve at the point where x=1

The first step is to find dy/dx.

To do this you must first expand the brackets.

x2 + y2 + 2xy = xy2

Then differentiate each te...

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Answered by Motunrayo O. Maths tutor
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