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How do I use the chain rule to differentiate polynomial powers of e?

e(x^2+2)=f(x)=y

Is the equation we will use to demonstrate correct use of the chain rule.

The equation at the core of the chain rule is:

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Answered by Joshua O. Maths tutor
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How do you find the coordinates of stationary points on a graph?

First differentiate the function:  y = f(x)   =>   dy/dx = f'(x)

Then set dy/dx = 0 and find the solutions. i.e. solve 0 =  f'(x)

For each value of x that is a solution, ...

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Answered by Daniel K. Maths tutor
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Explain briefly the Normal Distribution

Firstly, understanding how to construct a histogram will make understanding the Normal Distribution aka Gaussian Distribution much easier.

It is still an arrangement of a d...

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Answered by Han Jim Z. Maths tutor
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How do you find the equation of a tangent to a curve at a particular point?

Imagine being given the equation y=x3-2x+3, and being asked to find the tangent to the curve at the point where x=1.

The tangent to the curve will be a straight ...

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Answered by Jonathan D. Maths tutor
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Why bother with learning calculus?

Calculus is the maths of change. This sounds familiar;

In mechanics changing distances, velocities etc... 

In motor sport Integration would be the sum of momentum over time ...

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Answered by Harpreet T. Maths tutor
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