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Given 2x^2-3y^2=2, find the two values of dy/dx when x=5.

First solve for the exact point on the line by substituting 5 into the original equation. You should get y=+-4. 
Now implicitly differentiate the equation: 4x-6y(dy/dx)=0. Rearranging this will yiel...

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Answered by Kalid U. Maths tutor
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How should I answer a source based question in an exam?

When answering a source based question, you need to focus on the 5W's. By answering each of them, you will address each of the problems of a source based question. 

5Ws: WHO / WHAT...

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Answered by Lucy W. History tutor
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The quadratic equation x^2 - 2kx + (k - 1) = 0 has roots α and β such that α^2 + β^2 = 4. Without solving the equation, find the possible values of the real number k.

We know in a quadratic x^2 +bx + c = 0, -b/a = α + β and c/a = αβ. 

Therefore, α + β = -(-2k) = 2k, and αβ = k - 1. (Both are divided by the coefficient in front of x which is 1 so can be ignored.<...

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Answered by Ralph T. Maths tutor
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How do I know when the subjunctive is needed in Spanish?

The Subjunctive is one of the hardest ideas in Spanish, simply because it is not commonly used in English!  The easiest way I find to remember it is to think of WEIRDO!

Wishes- eg when using de...

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Answered by Anusha P. Spanish tutor
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Discuss the extent to which economic development in the resource-rich economies of sub-Saharan Africa is likely to be promoted by international trade

Through international trade resource-rich economies in sub-Sahara Africa will be able to increase their exports; since exports are a component of Aggregate Demand, this will increase AD. Higher AD will in...

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Answered by Euan H. Economics tutor
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