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What is the Pythagoras Equation?

a^2 + b^2 = c^2
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Differentiate y = e^(x^2 - 3x).

This question is an example of the chain rule for differentiating. Firstly, identify the inner function. In this case, it is x 2 - 3x. This function must be differentiated first: d/dx (x 2 - 3x) = 2x - 3 Sec...
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Find cos4x in terms of cosx.

As with any question involving sines and cosines, consider complex numbers as a likely way to find the answer. For this particular kind of question, where sin/cos of a multiple of x is needed in terms of sin...
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How does antibiotic resistance develop in bacterial populations?

When a course of antibiotics is taken, non-resistant bacteria should be killed. However, genetic mutations can lead to certain individuals becoming resistant to a particular antibiotic. The mutated gene that...
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A cricketer throws a ball vertically upwards so that the ball leaves his hands at a speed of 25 m/s. Calculate the maximum height reached by the ball, the time taken to reach max. height, and the speed of the ball when it is at 50% max. height.

We can see that this is a suvat question, since it involves a projectile. The first step for any suvat question is to list the known suvat variables for the point we're looking at (in this case, the point of...
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