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Factorise means we want to turn x 2 -8x+15=0 into the form (x+a)(x+b)=0 . We need to find the two whole numbers 'a' and 'b' which equal -8 (from the -8x part) when added together, i.e. a+b=-8 , and equal 15 ...

For a quotient f(x) = u(x)/v(x), the derivative is f'(x) = (v u'(x) - u v'(x))/v(x) 2 . Applying this to the given function, we find u(x) = x+3 and v(x) = 2x-5. So, u'(x) = 1 and v'(x) = 2. We can then put t...

one type of determinism is biological determinism. this type of determisism states that behaviour is purely a result of an individuals biological make up, i.e. genetics, hormones etc. it doesnt take into acc...

A Streetcar Named Desire uses lighting and stage effects to exacerbate the drama onstage and to include the audience in the scene. the lighting changes according to both Blanche and Stnaley's moods showing t...

The Tea Party began in 2009 in response to what they deemed excessive government intervention (e.g. TARP, ObamaCare, the stimulus). Aligning itself with the Republican party it stressed ideological purity an...