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There are many methods of expanding quadratic equations, however there is one method which I find to be far easier than the others. This method is called the "box method", and allows this to be ...

This question asks us to multiply 2 decimal numbersThe steps involved with this question include:Step 1) Manipulate the numbers we are working with to give us an easier calculation.Step 2) Once we have do...

QuestionThe average temperature in May is 18 ºC.The average temperature in November is a third of the average temperature in May.The average temperature in September is twice the average temperature in No...

The quick answer is that d/dx a^x = ln(a) * a^x. But why?

Well, let's go through the steps so we can understand why the formula works.

Firstly, a^x can be written as (e^(ln(...

We are tasked with differentiating y = sin(x²)ln(5x)
This function is actually a product of the functions:
sin(x²) and ln(5x)
Therefore the product rule will be re...