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Example of product rule - if y=e^(3x-x^3), what are the coordinates of stationary points and what are their nature?

Given this is a maths problem a whiteboard will be heavily relied upon, but I'll do my best to get the appropriate notation here.Starting with y=e3x-x^3, we have to get to the stationary points...

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Answered by Dylan D. Maths tutor
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Why/How does differentiation work?

In order to fully understand how differentiation works, it is useful to be able to derive it. To do this, we must first consider the general curve y = f(x), we'll make this curve more specific later on. F...

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Answered by Jack K. Maths tutor
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Why is the area of a triangle 1/2 * b * h?

This question is more easily answered with the help of multiple diagrams, but:1) Draw a rectangle, and draw a line between the top left corner and the bottom right corner. This line divides the rectangle ...

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Answered by Tutor5499 D. Maths tutor
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How do I factorise 12y-18

When we factorise we basically want to put an equation into brackets.Firstly we need to see what can be taken out of both parts of the equation.Both 12 and 18 divide by 6. 12/6= 2 and 18/6 = 3So we can ta...

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Answered by Remi G. Maths tutor
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Factorising and Expanding brackets

How to FACTORISE an equation:
To avoid confusion; x = xx = multiplication​Take the example; 3x +18
In order to factorise we need to find a common factor for both '3x' and '18' and this number wi...

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Answered by Josie B. Maths tutor
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