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How do signs change in an inequality?

Normal manipulation of inequalities does not affect the direction of the inequality such as: addition subtraction multiplication or division by a positive number, The direction of the inequality will change ...
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How do I find the cartesian equation for a curve written in parametric form?

Reminder - a cartesian equation is written in terms of x and y (e.g. y = 2x + 3) while parametric equations are written with x and y separately in terms of t. Example: Find the cartesian equation of the curv...
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Finding stationary points

Finding stationary points. You can find stationary points on a curve by differentiating the equation of the curve and finding the points at which the gradient function is equal to 0. One way of determining a...
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When do I use a cosine rule over a sine rule?

Both the sine and the consine rule applies to any triangle, you do not necessary need a right angle! You can usually use the cosine rule when you are given two sides and the included angle (SAS) or when you ...
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How do you integrate xcos(x)?

Using integration by parts: split xcos(x) into x multiplied by cos(x). Differentiating x gives 1 and integrating cos(x) gives sin(x). The integral of xcos(x) can therefore be rewritten as xsin(x) - integral ...
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