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What is the derivative of ln(x)?

First let y=ln(x).

Recall that the exponential function, ex, is defined as the inverse of the logarithmic function, ln(x).

To make x the subject of the formula, u...

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Answered by Benjamin G. Maths tutor
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Why is it that sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1?

Let's start with the definition of sin(x) and cos(x). We're going to use rather than x here to avoid confusion, but the idea is exactly the same.

Tak...

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Answered by John T. Maths tutor
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Prove that 0.565656.... can be expressed as 56/99.

1) Let x=0.565656...

2) Thus 100x=56.565656...

3) Subtracting equation 1) from 2) gives:

99x=56

4) Rearrange for x:

x=56/99, Also x...

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Answered by Daanyaal C. Maths tutor
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How do I sketch a graph of a polynomial function?

To sketch a polynomial function (a polynomial is a function involving powers of x, for example y = x3 + 2x2 - 13x + 10):

1. Start by differentiating the function to ...

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Answered by Rose A. Maths tutor
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Find dy/dx for y=5x^3-2x^2+7x-15

Step 1: To differentiate an equation there is a simple rule to follow. For y=axn dy/dx=anxn-1. so for an example y=x3, dy/dx=3x2. Therefore we just apply thi...

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Answered by Matthew T. Maths tutor
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