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How would you differentiate ln(x^2+3x+5)?

Here we need to use the chain rule because we have a function (natural log) of another function (x^2+3x+5). Let u=x^2+3x+5, and differentiate lnu with respect to u, this gives us 1/u. Then we different...

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Answered by Oli H. Maths tutor
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Given 6x+2y=4 and 5x+y=8, solve the simultaneous equations to find x and y.

The key here is to eliminate one of the variables; it doesn't matter whether we start by trying to get rid of x or y we will arrive at the same solution. For us to eliminate either x or y it is easiest to...

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Answered by Rebecca M. Maths tutor
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Given y=(1+x^3)^0.5, find dy/dx.

In order to solve this question, we need to use the chain rule when differentiating. The chain rule formula is dy/dx= (dy/du)(du/dx). Let u=1+x3Differentiating with respect to x gives du/dx...

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Answered by Rebecca M. Maths tutor
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Solve the Simultaneous Equations -3X + 4Y=11 & X-2Y = -5 to find the values of X and Y

Simultaneous Equations are equations involving 2 or more unknowns that have the same value in each equation. The aim is to eliminate all but one unknown. This will then allow us to find the value of th...

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Answered by Emehakon U. Maths tutor
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A price is decreased by 27% The new price is £1138.80 Work out the original price.

This can be solved by making an equation for the old price.

Make the old price be equal to x.

To find the new price the old price must be multiplied by the percentage of the...

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Answered by Oliver G. Maths tutor
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