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Explain briefly the Normal Distribution

Firstly, understanding how to construct a histogram will make understanding the Normal Distribution aka Gaussian Distribution much easier. It is still an arrangement of a data set in which most values cluste...
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How do you find the equation of a tangent to a curve at a particular point?

Imagine being given the equation y=x 3 -2x+3, and being asked to find the tangent to the curve at the point where x=1. The tangent to the curve will be a straight line, and therefore will take the form y=mx+...
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How can I tell if two lines are perpendicular from the equations?

In order to compare two equations they need to be in the same form. This means that the y's have to be on the left, and the x's have to be on the right - so the first step is to rearrange both of the equatio...
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How do I subtract one fraction from another?

If you have the question: What is 2/3 minus 1/5? You should start this question by looking at the demoniators (the bottom of the fraction). You want to get a number that is divisible by both 3 and 5. An exam...
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Why bother with learning calculus?

Calculus is the maths of change. This sounds familiar; In mechanics changing distances, velocities etc... In motor sport Integration would be the sum of momentum over time to find the kinetic energy. This co...
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