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How do I find a stationary point on the curve?

Well that depends on the curve, but if it is a quadratic, we can do it with the following method. We know that differentiating the equation of the curve will give us the equation of the tangent to that cu...

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Answered by Natalia R. Maths tutor
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What is the name of a triangle with two equal sides and angles? What is the size of the angle x?

A triangle with two equal sides and angles is an isosceles triangle. Angle x will be shown in a diagram during the interview.

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Answered by Samir S. Maths tutor
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How do I apply the correct formulae and other methods to difficult looking questions?

The trick here is to figure out what topic the question relates to, and recall all relevant theory and formula. Often questions look tougher than they actually are. Begin by writing out what you know at t...

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Answered by Ollie S. Maths tutor
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show y=3x-5 is tangent to x^2 + y^2 +2x -4y - 5 = 0 and the point where they touch

y=3x-5x^2 + (3x-5)^2 + 2x - 4(3x-5) - 5 = 0x^2 + 9x^2 -30x +25 + 2x -12x + 20 - 5 = 010x^2 -40x + 40 = 010 (x^2 - 4x +4) = 010(x - 2)^2 = 0x=2implies one point of contact, therefore tangenty = 3x - 5y = 6...

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Answered by Robert M. Maths tutor
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I struggle with long worded questions

Ok let’s take this example:5 tins of soup have a total weight of 1750 grams. 4 tins of soup and 3 packets of soup have a total weight of 1490 grams. Work out the total weight of 3 tins of soup and 2 packe...

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Answered by Idris K. Maths tutor
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