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How do I find the minimum or maximum of a quadratic function?

              Take a general function f(x) = ax²+bx+c

   First thing to do with every problem is sit back and think a bit: there are usually several ways to solve a problem but one will l...

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Answered by Max V. Maths tutor
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How do you know how many roots a quadratic equation has?

To work out the number of roots a qudratic ax2​+bx+c=0 you need to compute the discriminant (b2​-4ac).

If the discrimant is less than 0, then the quadratic has no re...

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Answered by Lizzie C. Maths tutor
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How do you work out the area of a triangle?

The area of a triangle is the (1/2) x (base x the height).

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Answered by Lizzie C. Maths tutor
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How do I know which method of diffirentiation to use?

The main methods of differentiation you need to know at A level are the chain rule, the product rule and the quotient rule.

The chain rule should be used when the eqation is a function of...

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Answered by Lizzie C. Maths tutor
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How do you use the pythagoras equation?

Used for right angled triangles where c is the hypothenuse and a and b are the two other sides.

Equation: a+ b= c2

Label the sides of th...

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Answered by Patricia S. Maths tutor
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