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Find the equation of the tangent line to the parabola y=x^2+3x+2 at point P(1, 6).

In order to find the equation of the tangent line, first we have to find its slope. To do this, we take the first derivative of the function. In this particular case, we just need to apply the power rule ...

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Answered by Boris A. Maths tutor
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The equation x^2 + 3px + p = 0, where p is a non-zero constant, has equal roots. Find the value of p.

Firstly, we need to recognise that the question stated that the quadratic equation has equal roots. This tells us that the discriminant of the equation (b^2 - 4ac) will be an important pa...

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Answered by Emmanuel B. Maths tutor
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An acid can be either strong or weak, explain the difference between strong and weak acids.

The strength of an acid refers to the level of which it dissociates in an aqueous solution. Dissociation is a process in which molecules can split into smaller ones, atoms or ions. In the case of an acid,...

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Answered by Iona M. Chemistry tutor
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What are the characteristics of vertebrates?

All vertebrates have a vertebral column or backbone. As chordates, all vertebrates have a similar anatomy and morphology with the same qualifying characteristics: a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, ...

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Answered by Sarah C. Zoology tutor
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How should I start and plan my essay?

The first thing you should do to plan an essay is carefully spend time reading the question. Break down what the examiner is actually asking you. For example, if the essay question was ‘How does F. Scott ...

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