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I struggle finding points of comparison when comparing two texts. How can I better approach this question?

First of all, when coming up with points of comparison, try thinking about things on a broader scale. For example, do both texts approach a similar subject matter? Do both texts clearly convey ideas and expe...
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Assess the significance of the Gestapo

The Gestapo was Nazi Germany’s feared secret police. Its main purpose was to hunt out those considered a threat to Nazi Germany according to Hitler which included: Jews, homosexuals, political opponents and ...
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How do I find the minimum turning point of a parabola?

1.differentiate the equation using the rule: y=x n , dy/dx= nx n-1 2.set dy/dx to =0 as this is where a minimum point occurs (where the gradient of the graph is = 0)3.solve for x4.then, to find the y coordin...
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Answered by Felix N. • Maths tutor
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Express x^2+4x-12 in the form (x+a)^2 +b by completing the square.

Completing the square of a function is sometimes used to find the stationary points on a curve, and also to solve when equaling zero. To complete the square firstly we have to halve the middle value of the p...
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Answered by Imogen B. • Maths tutor
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How do I determine if a stationary point on a curve is the maximum or minimum?

If you are comfortable with differentiation. You can take the second derviatve of the equation of the cruve and plug in the x value of the curve. Based on this answer you can determine if it's a maximum, min...
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