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Insert a pair of brackets into this question to make it correct 2 + 5 x -6 = -42

(2+5) x -6 = 42

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Answered by Inumidun O. Maths tutor
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Find two solutions to the quadratic equation x^2 + 2x - 15 = 0

Firstly, we need to find two numbers that multiply together to make -15 and sum together to make +2. We try a few numbers and find that the solution is -3 and 5, as -3 x 5 = -15 and -3 + 5 = 2.Next you in...

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Answered by James G. Maths tutor
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Use the substitution u = cos 2x to find ∫(cos^2*(2x) *sin3 (2x)) dx

∫(cos2 2x *sin3 2x)dx u = cos2x - u =(du/dx) = -2sin2x - differentiate u dx = du/(-2sin(2x)) - dx = -1/2 ∫cos22x * sin22x du - sub in dx-1/2 ∫u2(1-u<...

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Answered by Will B. Maths tutor
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Does the equation x^2 + 2x + 5 = 0 have any real roots?

This equation has no real roots, as when we test the equation with the formula b2 - 4ac, we get 22 -415 = 4 - 20 = -16. As this is negative we can be assured that this equat...

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Answered by Sami B. Maths tutor
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Find the gradient of the tangent and the normal to the curve f(x)= 4x^3 - 7x - 10 at the point (2, 8)

y = 4x3 - 7x -10The gradient of the function at any point can be found using its derivative:dy/dx = 12x2 - 7The gradient of the function, m1, at (2,8) is equal to the grad...

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Answered by Miss P. Maths tutor
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