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y = x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0


Factorising gives: y = (x+2)(x+1) = 0. y only equals 0 when (x+2)=0 or (x+1)=0. Therefore x=-2 or x=-1

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Answered by Dr Thomas P. Maths tutor
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Find the integers n such that 4^(n)-1 is prime.

4^(n)-1 factors to (2^(n)-1)(2^(n)+1) by difference of two squares by definition of a prime (only has factors 1 and itself (given that itself isn't 1))So Exactly one of the brackets should = 1 for 4^(n)-1...

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Answered by George H. Maths tutor
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Given that y = x^2 +2x + 3, find dy/dx.

We use a typical rule for polynomials in the form y = axb , where a and b are real numbers. Also, for a polynomial equation y = axb +cx

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Answered by Jamie C. Maths tutor
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How to differentiate e^x . sin(x)

ex sin(x) is a product of two functions: ex and sin(x). This means we can use the product rule.
Let ex = u and sin(x) = v
The differential of uv is u'v + v'u whe...

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Answered by Brent W. Maths tutor
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A bag contains only apple and oranges. The probability an apple is picked randomly is 1 in 5. The apple is returned, and five more apples are added to the bag. The probability of an apple being picked is now 1in 3. How many apples were there originally?

2 simultaneous unknown equations. Let x be the number of apples originally, and n the number of fruits in the bag in total originally. i) first scenario, where probability is 1/5, x/n = 1/5    5x= n  ii) ...

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Answered by Chloe L. Maths tutor
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