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How do I multiply 2 matrices?

To multiply two matrices we need to name them A and B. If for example we have 2 2X2 square matrices we know this will create a 3rd 2x2 martix For this example we will use : A: 2 -1 3 4 and B: 5 0 -2 -2 To mu...
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Do y=3x^2+5x+12 and y=3x-8 intercept with each other? If yes, at which point(s)?

This is like solving 2 simultaneous equations. Both equations are in a form of y=ax^2+bx+c. Equate both equations together and you got: 3x 2 +5x+12 = 3x-8 Put both polynomials at one side and you got: 3x 2 +...
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How can I remember the difference between differentiation and integration?

A neat trick to remember what we do to the powers when integrating and differentiating is that we IN crease the power when we IN tegrate, and D ecrease the power when we D ifferentiate! Once we've got the po...
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How do you integrate by parts?

This is one of the trickiest methods of calculus on the course, but it's important to know, and is very doable if you set up the problem right and remember the steps. Integration by parts works when you have...
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The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 2x^2 - x + 9, x > 0. The point P has coordinates (2, 7). Show that P lies on C.

Every point on the curve C satisfies the equation. In order to show P lies on C, we need to test if either x- or y-coordinates satisfy the equation. It is easier to subsitute x=2 into the equation. By doing ...
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