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Prove by induction that, for n ∈ Z⁺ , [3 , -2 ; 2 , -1]ⁿ = [2n+1 , -2n ; 2n , 1-2n]

STEP 1: Prove that the theorem holds for n = 1. Substitute n = 1 into the equation and show that the LHS = RHS.
STEP 2: Assume that the relation is true when n = k.
STEP 3: Prove that the relat...

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Answered by Flavia T. Maths tutor
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A particle P of mass 2 kg is held at rest in equilibrium on a rough plan. The plane is inclined to the horizontal at an angle of 20°. Find the coefficient of friction between P and the plane.

For any mechanics question such as this one the best way to start off is by drawing a diagram of the system and including all the forces acting on the pa...

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Answered by Fernando B. Maths tutor
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A curve has the equation y=3 + x^2 -2x^3. Find the two stationary points of this curve.

At stationary point the derivative of y with respect to x equals zero. Find dy/dx. dy/dx = 2x - 6x2.Set dy/dx = 0 ,giving 2x - 6x2 = 0. We can rearrange this to x(1-3x) = 0 and solve...

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Find the derivative of the following function: f(x) = x(x^3 + 2x)

f(x) becomes f'(x)1) First multiply out the brackets (by adding the indices) = x^4 + 2x^22) Then differentiate this. The indices moves to the front and multiplied by the number before the x. The indices i...

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Answered by Shamailla S. Maths tutor
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Solve 3x - 5 < 16

When solving inequalities, you should treat them like solving any regular equation that you are used to (ie. whatever operation you perform on the left hand side, you must perform on the right hand side a...

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Answered by Mylan R. Maths tutor
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