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What is a derivative?

A derivative is a mathematical description of how one quantity will change with respect to another. For example the 1st derivative of some function will give you the gradient of the tangent at every point...

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Answered by Jonathon V. Maths tutor
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Represent in partial fraction form the expression x/x^2-3x+2

Partial fractions are just another technique to simplify expressions to make them easier to manipulate in more complex questions. This is a low mark questions, testing your skills at using partial frac...

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Answered by Malachi R. Maths tutor
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The points A and B have position vectors 2i + 6j – k and 3i + 4j + k respectively. The line l passes through both A and B. Find a vector equation for the line l.

First you need to find the vector AB. This is equal to -OA+OB.

OA and OB are equal to the position vectors of A and B respectively so

 -OA+OB=  -2i - 6j + k + 3i + 4j + k = ...

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Answered by Alex T. Maths tutor
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Solve the equation x=4-|2x+1|

This type of equation involves a modulus, this the component enclosed in the straight lines, |2x+1|.

A modulus takes the absolute value of its contents, this means that regardless of the input...

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Answered by Benjamin C. Maths tutor
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Rearrange the equation y=3x+2 to make x the subject.

The most important thing to remember about rearranging equations is that what you do to one side, you have to do to the other side as well to balance it. In the question above, to get rid of the 2 on t...

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Answered by Matthew N. Maths tutor
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