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Solving equations with unknown in both sides

Given, 8x - 8 = 2x + 10

Solution: To solve this kind of problem, the first step is to always collect the like terms together i.e. Take the terms with x to one side of the equal sign and t...

YS
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Find the complex number z such that 5iz+3z* +16 = 8i. Give your answer in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.

Firstly, we note that z being a complex number can be expressed in the form z = a + bi. If we then take the complex conjugate of this expression, the real numbers remain the same (as they are their own...

IW
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Find the nth roots of unity.

Let me rephrase this question slightly:
 

"Find all the roots of the equation x^n - 1 = 0."

We know by the fundamental theorem of algebra that an nth degree ...

ER
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How to use the integrating factor?

Say you have a differential equation of the form:
dy/dx + Py = Q , where P and Q are functions of x.
Remember that even if your equation doesn't initially look like this, you may be able to rea...

EN
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How do I find the asymptotes of a curve?

The asymptotes of a curve are the lines or curves that approach a given curve very closely without actually touching it. They make curve sketching much easier. You will probably only have asymptotes that ...

SK
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