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f(x)=2x^3-7x^2+4x+4, prove that (x-2) is a factor and factorise f(x) completely

if (X-2) is a factor, f(2)=0 2 2^3-7 2^2+4*2+4= 16-28+8+4=0 therefore (x-2) is a factor. 2x^3-7x^2+4x+4=(x-2)(2x^2-3x-2)=(x-2)(2x+1)(x-2)
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Find the derivation of (sinx)(e^2x)

Because there are two forms of x , the form uv'+vu' must be used. If y=sinx , dy/dx=cosx If y=e^kx , dy/dx=ke^kx Therefore dy/dx=(sinx)(2e^2x)+(e^2x)(cosx)
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Could you explain the distribution of the incidence of a tax and why it may fall differently on consumers and producers?

Firstly it would be useful to define terms and state that the majority of the time the tax in question will be a tax on a good or service for example the tax on cigarettes (tobacco). The reason that this que...
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Use logarithms to solve the equation 2^5x = 3^2x+1 , giving the answer correct to 3 significant figures.

Firstly, I would make sure that the student is aware of the basic conept of logarithims and run through the basic "laws" of logarithims to make sure that they have the knowledge they need to answer...
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Explain, with the use of a punnet square, heterozygous inheritance.

First, let's make sure we're clear on what heterozygous inheritance means. Hetero means different like heterosexuals are attracted to a different gender than themselves, and zygous is relating to the word zy...
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