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Express 56 as the product of the its prime factors.

We will answer this question by drawing a prime factor tree.Start with 56 at the top of the page. Draw two branches coming off 56. 56 = 2 x 28, write 2 and 28 under the separate branches. Circle 2 as it i...

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Answered by Daphne P. Maths tutor
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How do I find the stationary points on the curve y = f(x) = x^3+6x^2-36x?

When trying to find stationary points, the first thing you should think about is differentiating. At a stationary point, the gradient of a curve or function is equal to zero. Therefore if we differentiate...

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Answered by Luke S. Maths tutor
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Given y=x^2(1+4x)^0.5, show that dy/dx=2x(5x+1)/((1+4x)^0.5)

You have to differentiate the equation y=x^2(1+4x)^0.5 with respect to x to get dy/dx and thereby prove the result in the question. An equation composed of the product of two x terms can be differentiated...

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Answered by Alistair G. Maths tutor
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How do you solve inequalities when they involve quadratics? i.e x^2+x-6<0

It is easiest to first solve the quadratic as if it isn't an inequality. This will then help us to sketch the graph of the function which will in turn help us to solve the inequality. So let's change the ...

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Answered by Jake M. Maths tutor
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expand the brackets: (x+3)(x+2)

(x+3)(x+2)we need to multiply each term by both terms in the other bracketFOIL helps us remember the process. First, Outer, Inner, Last so we don't forget any of them.Fist - in this case multiply the firs...

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Answered by Luke W. Maths tutor
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