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For a curve of gradient dy/dx = (2/(x^2))-x/4, determine a) d^2y/dx^2 b) the stationary point where y=5/2 c) whether this is a maximum or minmum point and d) the equation of the curve

a) Differentiating gives d2y/dx2=-4x-3-1/4

b) Let dy/dx=0 and rearrange to find x=2

c) Inserting x=2 into d2y/dx2=-4x-3-1/4 ...

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Euclid's algorithm is really useful to be able to, firstly, see if two numbers are co-prime, in other words to see if they share any common factors, but also to find solutions to equations. Say we have tw...

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How can I write a good history essay?

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What did you learn from your work experience?

A lot of medical schools will ask in their interviews about your work experience. It is very easy to list out the experiences one had in your work experience, but you need to focus on one or two examples ...

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