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Differentiate y=ln(x)+5x^2, and give the equation of the tangent at the point x=1

First differentiate the equation, giving you, y'=(1/x)+10x. To get the gradient at this point of the curve, plug in x=1, to get a y' value of 11, and a y value of 5. From there you can plug these three nu...

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Answered by Harrison M. Maths tutor
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In 2014, Donald's weekly pay was $640. In 2015, Donald's weekly pay was $668,80. Work out the percentage increase in Donald's pay between 2014 and 2015.

To work out the percentage increase, you need to find out the change in his weekly wage between the two years, and divide it by his original pay. You can use the formula (new-old)/old.
His new wage ...

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Answered by Aadil S. Maths tutor
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Find the stationary points of y = (x-7)(x-3)^2.

This problem requires the use of the product rule.Let u= x-7 ; by differentiation du/dx = 1. Let v = (x-3)^2 ; by differentiation using the chain rule, dv/dx = 2(x-3)
Product Rule: dy/dx = u*...

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Answered by Sam F. Maths tutor
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How many roots does the following equation have? 2x^2 + 4x +2 = 0

(b2 - 4ac)1/2 = 0 ---> 1 root

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Answered by Rayan B. Maths tutor
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Three whole numbers are each rounded to the nearest 10. The sum of the rounded numbers is 70. Work out the maximum possible sum for the original three numbers.

Three whole numbers are each rounded to the nearest 10. The sum of the rounded numbers is 70.  Work out the maximum possible sum for the original three numbers.Sum of rounded numbers is 70, rounded number...

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Answered by Daria C. Maths tutor
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