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What is the difference between definite and indefinite integrals?

Definite integrals produces a numerical answer. It is asking the question: what is the area under the curve f(x) between x=a and x=b.

Indefinite integrals produces a function. It is askin...

Answered by Simeon H. • Maths tutor

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explain and show how quadratic equations are solved

3 methods on syllabus:

1. Completing the square

2. Quadratic formula

3. Factorisation

Methodology can be shown upon interview.

Answered by Michael O. • Maths tutor

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In a competition, a prize is won every 2014 seconds. Work out an estimate for the number of prizes won in 24 hours. You must show your working. (4 marks)

They key to answering this question is that it is only asking for an estimate. So you don't need to provide an exact answer; as long as your answer is within a certain range you will get full marks pro...

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How do I find the prime factors of a number?

The most common way of doing this is called a bubble search (this may not be the technical name, but it's the one I was taught). The method is as follows:

Start by writing the number at t...

Answered by Seb G. • Maths tutor

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How do I multiply decimal numbers?

Start by multiplying the two numbers as though they didn't have a decimal point (e.g. 2.73.6 becomes 2736 = 972). Now add up how many decimal places were in the original two numbers (e.g. 2.7 ...

Answered by Seb G. • Maths tutor

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