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What does a derivative mean and why does setting it equal to zero allow us to find the minima/maxima of a function

The derivative of a function describes the gradient, also known as the slope. In the simplest terms, the slope defines the change in y divided by the change in x. So if there is a large increase in y for ...

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Answered by Maxime D. Maths tutor
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When would you use the imperfect tense, and how do you construct it?

It is used when:-Talking about something that used to happen, i.e. was ongoing for a period of time-The weather in the past-Physical description of something in the past-Talking about something that was h...

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Answered by Wendy L. French tutor
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A curve C has equation y = x^2 − 2x − 24x^(1/2) x > 0 find dy/dx

dy/dx = 2x -2 -12x^(-1/2)

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Answered by Arshia S. Maths tutor
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C. Explain why international relations improved in the period 1924-28 (12) (Edexcel History A)

An answer at an appropriate level, but top band: There were a variety of reasons why relations between nations improved in the period 1924-1928. The League of Nations had been formed during the Versailles...

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Answered by Toby L. History tutor
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How does Le Chatelier's Principle allow you to predict the change of the position of equilibrium for an equilibrium reaction?

Le Chatelier's principle states that the position of equilibrium will shift to oppose the change of conditions to a system. For example, if the temperature is increased the position of equilibrium will sh...

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