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The curve y = 4x^2 + a/ x + 5 has a stationary point. Find the value of the positive constant a given that y-ordinate of the stationary point is 32.

This question might look hard but can be easily answered by breaking it down into steps and remembering a few key things. The first step is to recognise that the question is mentioning a stationary point ...

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Answered by Helen B. Maths tutor
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Rearrange y=(3x+5)/x to make x the subject

This question is asking us to make x the subject, so we’re aiming to end up with just x on its own on one side of the equation. Firstly, we need to get rid of the x on the bottom of the right-hand side, s...

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Answered by Chloe K. Maths tutor
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How can I reach top band marks in my essays?

What you're looking for is to be as analytic and succinct as possible. A lot of people struggle to not just describe events and tell a story. What's more important are your judgements and those of histori...

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Answered by Anthony R. History tutor
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In statistics, what is the benefit of taking a sample survey rather than a census?

Taking a sample survey is quicker, cheaper and easier to carry out than a census. 

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What is the difference between a co-ordinating clause and a subordinating clause?

A co-ordinate clause has equal importance to a main clause. For example, in "I ate a sandwich and Johnny ate pasta", the co-ordinating clause "Johnny ate a pasta" would make sense on i...

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