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How do I integrate sin^2 (x) dx?

The key to answering this question is to recognise that a common substitution of u=sin(x) wont work straight away so we must write the integral in a different form. Knowing that cos(2x)=1-2sin^2(x), the sin^...
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Integrate cos^2(x)

1/4sin(2x) + x/2 + c
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differentiate y=e^2x

y=e^x When we derive, the power is brought down to the front - e.g. 2e^2x. Once this has been reached, you must normally remember to reduce the power by 1. However, with the exponentials, the power remains t...
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Find the set of values for x for which x^2 - 9x <= 36

Rearrange to get x^2 - 9x - 36 &lt;= 0 Solve quadratic (x-12)(x+3) &lt;= 0 Solve for x x = 12, x = -3 Now, we have key points 12 and -3, we need the range of values for x where x^2 - 9x - 36 &lt;= 0. So, we ...
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Why does d/dx (tan(x)) = sec^2(x)?

This result comes from using a trig identity and the quotient rule. First, we write tan(x) as sin(x)/cos(x). Then we apply the quotient rule. After doing the standard derivatives, the numerator of our fracti...
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