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The quadratic equation 2x^2 + 8x + 1 = 0 has roots a and b. Write down the value of a + b, a*b and a^2 + b^2.

Using Vieta's formulas, which make the correspondence between the sums and products of the roots of a polynomial and its coefficients, we can deduce that a + b = (-8)/2 = -4, ab = 1/2 =0.5 and a^2 ...

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Answered by Andreea I. Maths tutor
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What is a geometric series?

geometric series is a series with a constant ratio between successive terms.

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Answered by Ming Fung Y. Maths tutor
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What is an Inverse function?

An inverse function is a function that "reverses" another function. That is, if f is a function mapping x to y, then the inverse function of...

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Answered by Ming Fung Y. Maths tutor
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Factorise and solve x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0

The question gives you a hint on how to go about this question - Factorise!!

1) Factorise the left hand side. Find the two numbers which will add to give -8 and multiply ...

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Answered by Kieran N. Maths tutor
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How do I differentiate f(x) = cos(x)/x?

To answer this question you need to use the quotient rule. dy/dx = (vu' - uv')/v2.

U = cos(x) which differentiates to -sin(x) so u'= -sin(x)

v = x...

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Answered by Ewan H. Maths tutor
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