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How do you solve the equation e^2x - 2e^x - 3 = 0 ?

This is a 'quadratic in e^x'. The easiest way to recognise this when starting problems like this is to let y=e^x. As you practice problems like this, you will find yourself moving away from this step. But...

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Answered by Lewis C. Maths tutor
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How do you simplify something of the form Acos(x) + Bsin(x) ?

This sort of question is quite common, and a little bit complicated, so the explanation is quite long! But it's a great one to understand. There are a few tricks you need to know to be able to do...

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Answered by Jack M. Maths tutor
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How do you complete the square?

Say you start with a general equation of x2+ax+b=0. (If the x2 has a coefficient the you will need to divide by that first.)

You need to move to the equation (x+a/2)2

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Answered by Bryony C. Maths tutor
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How do you factorise?

Factorising is just simplyfying into brackets. To do this you need to find common terms on all the parts of the question. For example: fully factorise 3a3b+12a2b2+...

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Answered by Elizabeth W. Maths tutor
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Given f(x)=(x^3-7)*(x+4)^5, find the term x^3 of f(x).

Before starting to solve this problem, student should acknowledge that there are more than a variable, which satisfies the condition x^3. There are two ways to obtain this answer: (1) x^3 in the first mul...

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Answered by Amina H. Maths tutor
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