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Find the derivative of f where f(x)=a^x.

This is a difficult question that you only need to know the result of.However, it's a good exercise to derive it. 

Starting with f(x)=ax we can take the natural logarithm of bo...

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Answered by Larry R. Maths tutor
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How would you express (11+x-x^2)/[(x+1)(x-2)^2] in terms of partial fractions?

The first thing to consider when converting an expression to impartial fractions is how many fractions you will have in the end. With linear (no powers) brackets, found in the denominator of your initi...

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Answered by Matthew M. Maths tutor
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Draw the graph of x^3 + x^2 - 6x

This is a cubic curve because the highest power to which x is being raised is 3. Cubic curves with addition x^2 and x terms often have a distinctive shape - sort of like a capital 'N' drawn using curve...

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Answered by George H. Maths tutor
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Solve x^2 - 7x + 10 = 0

First factorise: (x - 2)(x - 5) = 0

Then either: x - 2 = 0   so x = 2

            or   x - 5 = 0   so x = 5

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Answered by Aran D. Maths tutor
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Rearranging equations

Quesiton:

Solve 10x - 7 = 5x + 3, to find the value of x

Answer:

x = 0.5 

Solution:

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Answered by Hamid S. Maths tutor
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