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How do I solve a quadratic equation?

The best way to solve a quadratic function is to put brackets into the equation.

Start with an example

Find x when y=0 for the function 

y=x*2 + 5...

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Answered by Rosiered B. Maths tutor
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Differentiate y = (3x − 2)^4

We recognise that this is in the form of a function within a function, i.e u= 3x - 2 is within the u^4 function, therefore here we will use the chan rule to differentiate the equation. 

T...

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Answered by Wajiha I. Maths tutor
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Rearrange the formula to make 'y' the subject: x = (1 - 2y)/(3 +4y)

Ok so we need to get 'y' by itself on the left hand side of equal sign. We will first try to remove the denominator by multiplying 'x' by (3+4y). This gives (3+4y)x = 1 - 2y.

We will then...

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Answered by Wajiha I. Maths tutor
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What is exactly differentiation?

This is obviously a very important but somewhat difficult to explain question of maths. Let's try to define these terms for normal functions between R (real numbers) and R. 
Now, if we consider the d...

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Answered by Joseph P. Maths tutor
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What is the highest common factor of 24 and 90?

To find the highest common factor of 24 and 90 we do this in three steps:
1. Find the prime factorisation of the two numbers. This means rewrite each given number as a product of onl...

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Answered by Joseph P. Maths tutor
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