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Prove that 1 + tan^2 x = sec^2 x

We know that tan x = sin x/cos x and so tan²x = sin²x/cos²x. We also know that sin²x + cos²x = 1 because this is a Pythagorean identity. We can rewri...

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Integrate 2x^2 + 4

When we integrate, we raise the power by one and divide the term by the new power. So let's break the question down term by term. When integrating 2x² we raise the power by 1 to get 2x³

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Two people who are heterozygous for retinitis pigmentosa are expecting a baby. Draw a genetic diagram to calculate the probability that the baby will have the condition. Use R for the normal allele and r for the allele for retinitis pigmentosa.

Parents Rr x RrPunnett Square Probability = 1/4

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How should I structure my essay?

Before you answer your exam question, take 5 minutes to plan out your structure. This should include a short introduction to the points that you will be discussing in your essay, making sure that they are...

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In a science experiment a substance is decaying exponentially. Its mass, M grams, at time t minutes is given by M=300e^(-0.05t). Find the time taken for the mass to decrease to half of its original value.

Firstly, calculate the initial value of of M, by substituting t = 0 into the equation M=300e^-0.05tInitially, M₀= 300e⁰=300 x 1 = 300When the substance mass has decreased t...

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