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Solve the equation 2(cos x)^ 2=2-sin x for 0 <=x<=180

Recall the identity ((cos x)^2+(sin x)^ 2=1). Rearrange the identity to give cos x in terms of sin x. Substitute this into the equation. Rearrange so all terms are on one side of the equation and factorie...

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Answered by Pablo G. Maths tutor
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Henry invest £8000 in youtube at a compound interest rate of 2% per year. He wants to earn more than £500 interest. Work out the least time, in whole years, that this would take?

Each year his money will increase by 2%, meaning he will get 102% of his money from the previous year. This can be written as 1.02. After n years, he will make 8000 x 1.02 n. Calculate this for...

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Answered by Gillian L. Maths tutor
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If I had an equation with both 'x' and 'y' present, how would I find the gradient?

Using the equation (x+y)2=xy2 as an example base to see how it would work in practice. The most important fact is that dy/dx =y'. Simply put, the derivative of y is ...

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Answered by Oli K. Maths tutor
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Why, how and when do we use partial fractions and polynomial long division?

Partial fractions and long division have the same purpose which is to decompose complex expressions into simpler ones in order to easily deal with them in calculations. Think of them as t...

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Answered by Daniel W. Maths tutor
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When should you use the sine rule and when should you use the cosine rule?

The sine rule can be used when we either know:a) the length of two sides A and B and an angle that is not the corner where A and B meetb) two angles and the length of one side
The cosine rule can be ...

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Answered by Joseph B. Maths tutor
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