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How do you differentiate x^2?

You bring the power down to multiply by the existing coefficient of x =1 in this case, and then you reduce the existing power by 1 leaving you with dy/dx= 2x. 

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Answered by Oliver J. Maths tutor
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How can algebraic expressions be simplified?

In algebra, long expressions can be simplified which makes them easier to solve.

We can simplify alebraic expressions by collecting together "like terms".

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Answered by Fraser M. Maths tutor
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What does differentiation actually mean?

When you differentiate an equation, you're finding the

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Answered by Anna C. Maths tutor
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Differentiation: How to use the chain rule

If y is a function of u, which itself is a function of x, then 

dy/dx=(dy/du) x (du/dx)

Differentiate the outer function and multiply by the derivative of the inner function.  

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Answered by Nicolas H. Maths tutor
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When would I use the quadratic formula?

You would use the quadratic formula when trying to find the value of a variable such as x in a quadratic equation but it can not be successfully factorised with whole numbers. Treating the the equatio...

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Answered by Emily O. Maths tutor
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