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Why is there a "+C" term in the solution of every indefinite integral?

In order to understand where that annoying "+C" term comes from that is so easily forgotten from the end of the solution, let's start with the general thought process of solving an indefinite integ...
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Solve 14-x = 4(1+x)

First of all we want to expand the brackets out. We do this by mulitplying 4 by each number in the bracket. This then gives us 14-x = 4+4x. We then want to get all the x's on one side and the numbers on the ...
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How do I come up with my thesis in an exam?

It is important to come up with a (rough) thesis as quickly as possible. This should basically be the answer to the question, that serves as a starting point for your essay and also allows you to manipulate ...
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Describe the formation of mineral deposits at hydrothermal vents

Hydrothermal vents form where cold seawater percolates down into the Earth's oceanic crust, and is superheated by the geothermal gradient. Under the confining pressure of the surrounding rock and the overlyi...
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Expand the quadratic equation and simplify: (3a+4)(a-1)

To expand brackets you should multiply each term with every other term. Here it would be: 3a 2 -3a+4a-4 Collecting the a terms, this simplifies to: 3a 2 +a-4.
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Answered by Ran D. Maths tutor
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