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Write x^2 – 10x + 12 in the form (x – a)^2 + b , where a and b are integers.

This is a past exam question from a real GCSE paper, and is an example of "completing the square." I will show you 4 steps for answering this question. ¬¬¬ The first step is to check whether the...

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Answered by Emily Y. Maths tutor
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A particle of mass 0.25 kg is moving with velocity (3i + 7j) m s–1, when it receives the impulse (5i – 3j) N s. Find the speed of the particle immediately after the impulse.

In order to answer this question, we must first understand the concept of impulse. When a force acts on an object, its momentum is being changed, and this change is defined as the impulse. Put simply, Imp...

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Answered by Aashish M. Maths tutor
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Find the slope of the line perpendicular to the line y = (1/5)x - 2

Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is equal to -1. m1 x m2 = -1

The slope of the given line is equal to 1 / 5. If m is the slope of the line perpendicular to the given line,...

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Answered by Anas S. Maths tutor
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The quadratic equation 2x^2 + 6x + 7 = 0 has roots A and B. Write down the value of A + B and the value of AB

Upon being told to find the roots of a quadratic we should investigate the various different ways of finding these roots. With experience you will learn to be able to find roots without many calculations ...

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Answered by Killian D. Maths tutor
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Find dy/dx of y = a^x

To differentiate a function of the form y=a^x you need to use a neat little trick to rewrite a^x in the form of something you already know how to differentiate. Using the fact that e^ln(x) is equal to x, ...

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Answered by Tutor33284 D. Maths tutor
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