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How do I use the chain rule to differentiate polynomial powers of e?

e(x^2+2)=f(x)=y

Is the equation we will use to demonstrate correct use of the chain rule.

The equation at the core of the chain rule is:

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Answered by Joshua O. Maths tutor
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How do you find the coordinates of stationary points on a graph?

First differentiate the function:  y = f(x)   =>   dy/dx = f'(x)

Then set dy/dx = 0 and find the solutions. i.e. solve 0 =  f'(x)

For each value of x that is a solution, ...

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Answered by Daniel K. Maths tutor
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Explain briefly the Normal Distribution

Firstly, understanding how to construct a histogram will make understanding the Normal Distribution aka Gaussian Distribution much easier.

It is still an arrangement of a d...

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Answered by Han Jim Z. Maths tutor
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How do you find the equation of a tangent to a curve at a particular point?

Imagine being given the equation y=x3-2x+3, and being asked to find the tangent to the curve at the point where x=1.

The tangent to the curve will be a straight ...

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Answered by Jonathan D. Maths tutor
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How can I tell if two lines are perpendicular from the equations?

In order to compare two equations they need to be in the same form. This means that the y's have to be on the left, and the x's have to be on the right - so the first step is to rearrange both of the e...

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Answered by Ben S. Maths tutor
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