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Solve the equation tanx/cosx = 1 for 0°<x<360°

Firstly we need to rearrange this equation so that it contains only one trigonometric function of x (i.e. tanx, cosx or sinx) which will make it much easier to solve. We can do this in the following way: Fir...
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Simple binomial: (1+0.5x)^4

Expand (1+0.5x)4 , simplifying the coefficients. Step 1. Draw Pascal's triangle to find the coefficients 1 ; 1 2 1 ; 1 3 3 1 ; 1 4 6 4 1. As you can see, each row starts and ends with 1. The numbers in betwe...
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Solve Inx + In3 = In6

To solve Inx + In3 = In6 we must follow some basic log rules, log b ( mn ) = log b ( m ) + log b ( n )if we compare this with the left side of our equation, Inx + In3, we will set m = x and n = 3, mn is ther...
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Find the values of x, where 0 < x < 360, such that x solves the equation: 8(tan[x])^2 – 5(sec[x])^2 = 7 + 4sec[x]

This question tests a variety of mathematical techniques and knowledge which is integral to A-level mathematics. Note that the highest power of a variable function in the mentioned equation, is 2. It is ther...
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Eleri invests £3700 for 3 years at 2% per annum compound interest. Calculate the value of her investment at the end of the 3 years. Give your answer correct to the nearest penny.

This question is a classic example of a problem which might catch some students out, if due care is not implemented. Eleri is investing £3700 at 2% per annum compound interest. This means that the sum of the...
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Answered by Osian S. • Maths tutor
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