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How do I integrate by parts?

When we integrate by parts, we begin by setting the first term to equal some variable U, the second term in the integral we set to be dv/dx. Then we differentiate the U to obtain du/dx and integrate dv/dx to...
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Solve for -pi < x < pi: tanx = 4cotx + 3

tanx = 4cotx + 3 - Multiply through by tan to form a quadratic. tan^2x = 4 + 3tanx - Simplify by allowing y to equal tanx. y^2 = 4 + 3y - Rearange to standard quadratic form. y^2 - 3y -4 = 0 - Factorise. (y ...
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How do you subtract a mixed fraction from another?

When dealing with with mixed fraction operations, the first step is always to change the mixed fraction into a top heavy fraction. Then consider weather the question is a multiplication, divsion, addition or...
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Solve the following pair of simultaneous equations: 1. 3x + 2y = 9 2. 6x + 5y = 21

We can solve this pair of simultaneous equations using substitution. To do this, we firstly have to rearrange one equation to get one variable on its own. For example, we can subtract 2y from each side of th...
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How would you differentiate 3x^4 - 2x^2 + 9x - 1

First we follow the &quot;times by the power and take one from the power&quot; rule. This is the easiest way to remember how to differentiate anything. So (3x4)x (4-1) -(2x2)x (2-1) +(9x1)x (1-1) -(1x0)x (0-...
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