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How should I go about solving a quadratic equation?

There are more ways how to solve such equation:You can use the quadratic formula after rearranging the equation into the standard form. That is the safest way because you just learn the formula and use it...

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Answered by Linda M. Maths tutor
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How do I find and determine the nature of stationary points of a function?

There are 3 types of stationary points for functions: a maxima, a minima and a saddle point. They all occur when the derivative of a function, f(x), is equal to 0, e.g. f'(x)=0. Therefore in order to find...

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Answered by Ben D. Maths tutor
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Use the Chain Rule to differentiate the following equation: y=e^(3-2x)

Chain Rule: dy/dx = dy/du x du/dxy=e3-2xSubstitute u for the power (3-2x) y = eu u = 3-2xdy/du = eu du/dx = -2dy/dx = -2eu = -2e3-2x

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Answered by Jordan W. Maths tutor
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0.15^2 x (1-0.15)^3 to 2 s.f

BIDMASFirst must donwhat is inside the brackets1-0.15 = 0.85Next must do the indices 0.85^3= 0.6141250.15^2 =0.0225Then multiply0.0225 x 0.614125 = 0.01381781shorten to 2 s.f0.014

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Answered by Francesca M. Maths tutor
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The population of a town in 2014 was 80058. This was a 65% increase on its population in 1994. What was the population in 1994?

Firstly, look at what the question is asking you to find out. You need to work out the population from 1994. You are told that there was an increase from 1994 to 2014. Therefore you can take the populatio...

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Answered by Clare M. Maths tutor
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