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How do I factorise 12y-18

When we factorise we basically want to put an equation into brackets.Firstly we need to see what can be taken out of both parts of the equation.Both 12 and 18 divide by 6. 12/6= 2 and 18/6 = 3So we can ta...

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Answered by Remi G. Maths tutor
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Factorising and Expanding brackets

How to FACTORISE an equation:
To avoid confusion; x = xx = multiplication​Take the example; 3x +18
In order to factorise we need to find a common factor for both '3x' and '18' and this number wi...

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Answered by Josie B. Maths tutor
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How do I find the maximum/minimum of a function?

Suppose y is a function of x: y = f(x) At the maximum/minimum of the curve y, the first derivative of the function (with respect to x) is equal to zero:dy/dx = 0To check ...

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Answered by Josh D. Maths tutor
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How do I solve the following question. 'Find the values of x such that 2log3(x) - log3(x-2) = 2'.

How do I solve the following question. 'Find the values of x such that 2log3(x) - log3(x-2) = 2'.To simplify this equation in order to solve it, the first step is to simplify the 2lo...

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Answered by Lauren R. Maths tutor
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How does integration by parts work?

The method of integration by parts is working upon the Product Rule in differentiation. We know the Product Rule to be d/dt (uv) = uv' + vu', where u and v are separate functions and u' and v' are the cor...

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Answered by Finn I. Maths tutor
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