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How to factorise a simple linear equation such as '9Y + 6'

Using the Example 9Y + 6 Factorising means to remove a common factor from both the ‘9Y’ term and the ‘6’ – this common factor will then be placed outside the brackets. For us to complete this question, we...

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Answered by Solomon L. Maths tutor
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Why is MC=MR at the profit maximizing level of output?

MC = marginal (extra) cost incurred by a firm when its production raises by one unit.

MR = marginal (extra) revenue a firm rece...

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How to translate a function of form y = f(x)

In a translation the graph of the function is moved in either the x or y direction. To perform a translation by amount a in the positive x direction (to the right on a graph) we replace e...

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Answered by Laura M. Maths tutor
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What is 'cotx'?

cot is a short way to write 'cotangent'. This is the reciprocal of the  trigonometric function 'tangent' or tan(x).

Therefore, cot(x) can be simplified to 1/tan(x).

Using trigonometric...

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Answered by Lucy G. Maths tutor
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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Distance refers to how far an object has travelled in total during its motion.

Displacement refers to the object's overall change in position/ h...

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Answered by Lucy G. Maths tutor
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