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How to find and classify stationary points (maximum point, minimum point or turning points) of curve.

To find the stationary points of a function we must first differentiate the function. The derivative tells us what the gradient of the function is at a given point along the curve. Therefore, should we find ...
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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve y = (2x -3)^3 at the point (1, - 1), giving your answer in the form y = mx + c.

y = (2x -3)^3 y = (2x)^3 + 3.((2x)^2)(-3) + 3.(2x).(-3)^2 + (-3)^2 using Pascal's Triangle. y = 8x^3 - 36x^2 + 54x - 27 dy/dx = 24x^2 - 72x + 54 at point (1,-1); dy/dx = 24 -72 + 54 = 6 Therefore tangent lin...
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How do I prepare for and write an essay on an unseen poem?

The best preparation for essays on unseen poems is knowing a list of key literary devices and themes that you should be on the lookout for as you get to know the poem in front of you. Because you won't have ...
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Find the first derivative of y=2^x

There is an initial subtle difficulty to this question, and it highlights understanding of the relationship between natural logarithms and the exponential function. One of the ways to solve this question, is...
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When talking or writing in the past tense, when should the preterite and when should the imperfect be used?

In Spanish, there are two past tenses; the preterite and the imperfect. The preterite tense is used to describe a definitive, one-time action that has taken place and ended. For example, 'yesterday we ate ap...
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