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How does the right angle triangle definition of sine, cosine and tangent relate to their graphs as a function of angle and to Euler's formula?

To answer this question we must understand the representation of the unit circle firstly in real coordinates and secondly in the complex plane. The unit circle is just the drawing of a circle of radius 1 ...

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Answered by Caroline D. Maths tutor
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Integrate the expression cos^2(x).

This is a common question in C4 and the trick used to solve it is often used in sub-sections to full questions.

To solve it, we must simplify the expression in terms of cos(2x) using two trigonomet...

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Answered by Rohan T. Maths tutor
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Find the gradient of a straight line with the points P(5,3) and Q(8,12)

First we draw a picture, to visually see what the question is asking. A simple set of coordinate-axes and notches so we can accurately put our point P and Q, though being accurate isn't important it will ...

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Answered by Alexander G. Maths tutor
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How do I solve an equation where there are unknowns on both sides of the equation?

Golden rule: Do the Same thing to both sides of the equation Approach in 4 steps 1) Multiply out any brackets 2) Gather the like terms (Use analogy of apples and oranges) 3) Get all unknown terms to one s...

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Answered by Chris B. Maths tutor
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Integrate x*cos(x)

As there are 2 x terms in the integral we will use integration by parts. Remember;  ∫u*(dv/dx)dx =  uv -  ∫v*(du/dx)dx (found by integrating the product rule). From xcos(x) we need to decide which x term ...

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Answered by Rebecca W. Maths tutor
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