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Rationalise the denominator of the following fraction: 1/(√2 + 1)

We start with 1/(√2 + 1) 

Normally with rationalising surd denominators we multiply the top and bottom of the fraction by the denominator. But this time we have a surd ADDED by a rational...

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Answered by Richard M. Maths tutor
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The Curve C has the equation 2x^2-11+13. The point Q lies on C such that the gradient of the normal to C at Q is -1/9. Find the x-co-ordinate of Q

The first ste here is the find the general equation for the gradient tangential to the curve. This is done by differentiation of the equation to give 4x-11=dy/dx. dy/dx is the gradient...

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Answered by Matthew H. Maths tutor
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The radius of a circular disc is increasing at a constant rate of 0.003cm/s. Find the rate at which the area is increasing when the radius is 20cm.

The rate at which the area is increasing, dA/dt, can be written with terms we know or can find out easily: dA/dt=dA/dr x dr/dt.Area of a disc, A = (pi)r^2dA/dr=2(pi)rRate of change of radius, dr/d...

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Answered by Henry H. Maths tutor
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Factorise 15r+10

Step 1) look at the numbers 

Both 15 and 10 are factors of 5

step 2 ) look at the letters 

there is only one letter 'r' after the 15 

step 3) the...

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Answered by Judy L. Maths tutor
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How do I solve a simple simultaneous equation?

Simultaneous equations pop up all the time in maths, science, and engineering, so being able to solve them is really useful. Although they can look a bit daunting at first, the same general rules apply...

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Answered by Joe M. Maths tutor
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