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How do you go about differentiating a^x functions?

A key point to remember here is that a^x could mean the base (a) is not “e”-that special number which has a gradient function, dy/dx (the differential), EQUAL to the function itself, y=e^x. When "a&q...

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Answered by Adam W. Maths tutor
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How do I differentiate 3^2x?

By recalling that eln(a) = a, you can rewrite 32x as e2xln(3).

Then, you can differentiate this like any other e function, by using the product rule.

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Answered by Luis D. Maths tutor
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How is trigonometry used on non-right angled triangles?

To do this, there are two rules, the Sine Rule and The Cosine Rule. 

The sine rule is a/Sin A   = b/Sin B = c/Sin C.  (the lower and uppercase are very important. The rule also stands if ...

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Answered by Bobbie C. Maths tutor
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Factorise and solve x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0.

The easiest way to solve this problems it via trial and error. For any quatdratic (ax2 + bx  + C = 0), the coeficcent of x, (i...

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Answered by Dominic M. Maths tutor
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How do you find the area between two lines?

First, find the x coordinates of where the lines intersect by setting the equations of the lines equal to each other. Then solve the quadratic (or polynomial) equation. Next, integrate both lines indiv...

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Answered by Rory P. Maths tutor
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