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What is the y-coordinate minimum point of y = 3x^2 + x - 4

if y=3x^2 + x -4 then dy/dx = 6x + 1 setting this equal to zero gives 6x + 1 = 0 so then x = -1/6 putting this x value back into the original equation gives y = -49/12
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Answered by Mike W. Maths tutor
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What is the best way to make use of the time given in an exam?

Exams can often be quite daunting, and because English requires you to write essays rather than the shorter answers that are typical of other subjects, it's easy to see how you may open your paper and get th...
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Answered by Ellie B. English tutor
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What are the subjunctive triggers?

A good acronym to remember is WEIRDO, standing for wishes, emotions, impersonal expressions, recommendations, doubt and ojalá. For example, espero que, dudo que, estoy contenta que, es importante que, recomi...
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Answered by Georgia F. Spanish tutor
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When do you use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive "mood" is usually used to express a will/order or doubt/possibility. There are also certain phrases which the subjunctive always follows. For example: Il est essentiel que tu fasses...
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Answered by Charlotte W. French tutor
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what is the difference between Por and Para?

Generally, Por implies a sense of exchange whereas Para implies a sense of purpose or destination. However, I have compiled a useful list of more specific scenarios of when to use por vs para: Para 1) Destin...
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Answered by Lucy A. Spanish tutor
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