Top answers

Find dy/dx for y = x^3*e^x*cos(x)

In this problem, we see that y is a product of 3 functions of x. That means that in order to find dy/dx we need to use the product rule. The product rule tells us that in this case we should differentiate on...
LN
Answered by Lyudmil N. • Maths tutor
10567 Views

How does Arthur Miller present ideas about witch-hunts in The Crucible?

The 'How does' question is very common in a GCSE English Literature exams. In terms of the strcuture, it is important to keep it clear and concise, for example, ordering it through ideas (parallels between t...
FR
5121 Views

Solve x² ≥ | 5x - 6 | (Question from AQA Core 3 June 2016)

To solve this question we can break it down in to a multiple small stages. The first thing to tackle is the use of modulus around 5x - 6. This effectively means we have two equations to solve: EQ1: x² ≥ 5x -...
JH
Answered by James H. • Maths tutor
7322 Views

Solve the simultaneous equations (1) x + 3y = 7 and (2) 2x + y = 4

It's impossible to solve an equation with two unknowns (x and y) so we must find a way to get rid of either x or y before solving an equation. Using substitution rearrange the equation 1 so x is the only ter...
SS
Answered by Simon S. • Maths tutor
4951 Views

(i) What property does Magnesium Oxide have that makes it useful to create heat-resistant bricks to line furnaces? (ii) Explain why H2S exists as a gas and H2O exists as a liquid (at r.t.p).

(i) Magnesium oxide is an ionic compound meaning the elements reside in a lattice held together by very strong electrostatic forces of attraction between their oppositely charged ions. Since bonds are broken...
SN
Answered by Shahaab N. • Chemistry tutor
17840 Views