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y = 2x^3 + 15x^2 + 24x + 10 Find the stationary points on this curve and determine their nature

First differentiate the function to obtain
dy/dx = 6x^2 + 30x + 24
Then set this equal to 0 and solve to find the x values of the stationary points
6x^2 + 30x + 24 = 0
6(x^2 + 5x + 4) ...

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Answered by Kate W. Maths tutor
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In a sale, the original price of a bag was reduced by 1/5. The sale price of the bag is £29.40. Work out the original price.

£29.40 represents 4/5 of xThus to find x, we must multiply 29.40 by 5/4:
29.40/4 = 7.35 (this is 1/5) 7.35 x 5 = 36.75 (this is 5/5, the original price)
Original price = £36.75

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Answered by Robert W. Maths tutor
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Show that (1 - cos(2x)) / (1 + cos(2x)) = sec^2(x) - 1

First, take the side of the equation that looks most complicated because it often needs simplifying. This is the LHS in this case. The LHS has cos(2x) twice - therefore the double angle formula probably a...

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Answered by Louis G. Maths tutor
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Integrate 5(x + 2)/(x + 1)(x + 6) with respect to x

This term cannot be integrated in the form that it is in. We will have to do some algebraic manipulation to rewrite it. The term can be split into partial fractions because the denominator of the term has...

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Answered by Lata P. Maths tutor
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Find the stationary point of the curve y = -2x^2 + 4x.

Firstly, since we have a negative coefficient of x^2, we know we are looking for a maximum point. It is also always helpful to draw a sketch so you know what's going on. Whiteboard sketch. Now to...

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Answered by Luke J. Maths tutor
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