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How do I find the turning points of a curve?

At turning points, the gradient is 0. Differentiating an equation gives the gradient at a certain point with a given value of x. To find turning points, find values of x where the derivative is 0....

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Answered by Shannon G. Maths tutor
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How do I solve a quadratic equation by factorising?

 A quadratic equation is one that includes xas the highest power of x. Factorising is achieved in 3 steps. Let’s consider the example x2-3x-3=11) Put the equation into the form...

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Answered by Shannon G. Maths tutor
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What was the significance of the flight to Varennes?

On the night of the 20/21st June 1791, King Louis XVI attempted to flee in an event that was later named the flight to Varennes. His plans were shrouded in secrecy, but he probably int...

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Answered by Kathryn C. History tutor
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What is protectionism?

Protectionism is a government philosophy towards foreign trade. According to this philosophy, governments should use tariffs and quotas to protect domestic firms from foreign competiti...

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Answered by Kathryn C. Economics tutor
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What are barriers to entry?

A barrier to entry is an obstacle that prevents a new entrant from joining a market. They exist within both oligopolistic and monopolistic market structures. Barriers to entry matter b...

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Answered by Kathryn C. Economics tutor
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