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Differentiate: y = sin(2x).

Using the chain rule with u = 2x:

y = sin(2x) becomes y = sin(u)

dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx

dy/du = cos(u)

du/dx = 2

So dy/dx = dy/du * ...

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Answered by Samuel B. Maths tutor
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How can I solve a quadratic equation by factorisation?

There are many ways to solve quadratic equations including completing the square, factorisation and using the quadratic equation.

Factorisation involves breaking the quadratic equation in...

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What is the difference between definite and indefinite integrals?

Definite integrals produces a numerical answer. It is asking the question: what is the area under the curve f(x) between x=a and x=b.

Indefinite integrals produces a function. It is askin...

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Answered by Simeon H. Maths tutor
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explain and show how quadratic equations are solved

3 methods on syllabus:

1. Completing the square

2. Quadratic formula 

3. Factorisation

Methodology can be shown upon interview.

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In a competition, a prize is won every 2014 seconds. Work out an estimate for the number of prizes won in 24 hours. You must show your working. (4 marks)

They key to answering this question is that it is only asking for an estimate. So you don't need to provide an exact answer; as long as your answer is within a certain range you will get full marks pro...

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