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Give the first and second derivative of the function f(x) = 5/x - 9x + 4

  1. Re-write f(x) as f(x) = 5x^(-1) - 9x + 42) Find first derivative as usual - multiply each term by it's power and subtract 1 from the power:f'(x) = (-1)(5x^(-2)) - (1)(9)Simplify to get f'(x) = -5/x^...
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Describe the differences between mitosis and meiosis- 3 marks

Mitosis and meiosis are ways in which a cell dividesmitosis begins with diploid body cells whereas meiosis begins with diploid cells in a sex org...

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How do you solve, dy/dx=(x^2+y^2)/xy?

Substitute y/x = z then separate the variables and integrate.

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A diver of mass 60kg stands on the end of a diving board (2m in length). Calculate the upward force exerted on the retaining spring which is 30cm from the start of the diving board.

Here we have a typical moments question. The start of the diving board is the pivot (draw a picture)To answer this question we need to know that sum of the clockwise moments must equal the sum of the anti...

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Solve the simultaneous equations: 5x + y = 21 and x - 3y = 9

x = 4.5y = -1.5To answer this question, first, rearrange the first equation to make y the subject: 5x + y = 21 --> y = 21 - 5xYou can now substitute this value of y into the second equation: x - 3(21 -...

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