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Find the gradient of a straight line with the points P(5,3) and Q(8,12)

First we draw a picture, to visually see what the question is asking. A simple set of coordinate-axes and notches so we can accurately put our point P and Q, though being accurate isn't important it will giv...
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Answered by Alexander G. Maths tutor
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How do I solve an equation where there are unknowns on both sides of the equation?

Golden rule: Do the Same thing to both sides of the equation Approach in 4 steps 1) Multiply out any brackets 2) Gather the like terms (Use analogy of apples and oranges) 3) Get all unknown terms to one side...
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Answered by Chris B. Maths tutor
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Integrate x*cos(x)

As there are 2 x terms in the integral we will use integration by parts. Remember; ∫u*(dv/dx)dx = uv - ∫v*(du/dx)dx (found by integrating the product rule). From xcos(x) we need to decide which x term will b...
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"Solve cos(3x +20) = 0.6 for 0 < x < 360" - why are there more than one solution, and how do I find all of them?

The important part of this question is to really understand what the cosine function looks like, many students will use their calculators to find arccos(0.6) = 53.13 degrees, but not find the other solutions...
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Answered by Martyn F. Maths tutor
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What's the point of writing my mathematics well if I don't get extra marks for it?

Although strictly speaking you get no extra marks for writing out your mathematics clearly and logically, getting into the habit of doing so can help your work in a lot of ways: 1. You can read your work bac...
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Answered by Oliver B. Maths tutor
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