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How do I use numerical methods to find the root of the equation F(x) = 0?

Generally you will be asked to find the root of an equation of the form F(x) = 0. In my answer below I will only touch on graphical methods, but will go into deeper detail on showing that a root lays in a...

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Answered by Mathew V. Maths tutor
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Whats the difference between the three main trigonometric functions?

Sin(x), Cos(x) and Tan(x) are very useful functions and can be used to solve algerbraic problems where the aim is to find the size of an angle or a size.

Sin(x) = Opposite/Hypotenuse

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Answered by Michael G. Maths tutor
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How do I know which trig formula to use in the exam?

When faced with a problem that involves triangles, there is a simple flowchart you can follow to determine which formula or identity you need to use! Firstly you must ask yourself whether the triangle ...

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Answered by Joseph O. Maths tutor
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Solve algebraically 6a + b = 16 and 5a - 2b = 19

This is a simultanious equation. As there are two unknown variables, it is impossible to find both a and b just using one of the equations. To make it possible to work out the unknowns, we need to have...

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Answered by Kate H. Maths tutor
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How can I solve simultaneous equations?

We can solve simultaneous equations in two different ways. We can either eliminate one of the unknowns or use substitution. It is about finding which method you are most comfortable with and practicing th...

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Answered by Meabh M. Maths tutor
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