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how do I do proofs by induction?

The general method is: 1)write down what needs to be shown (the claim) 2)check it holds for the lowest value of n required (normally n=1 but check question) 3)write down sentence: 'Suppose when n=m the claim...
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Integrate x*sin(x) with respect to x.

We integrate by parts: u=x u'=1; v'=sin(x) v=-cos(x) integral(x sin(x)dx) = -x cos(x) + integral(cos(x)dx) = -x*cos(x) + sin(x) + C where C is a constant.
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How do I do binomial expansions for positive integer n?

The general method for (a+b)^n is: 1)write out pascals triangle (see whiteboard) and stop at the nth row. Write this on a line. 2)write down the powers of a in ascending order (and simplify) 3)write down the...
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How do I work out what integration method I should use to solve an integral?

A-Level Mathematics is about a wide range of topics, among which Integrating is key! While differentiation is a technique, whereby a set of rules can be used to approach problems, integration is an art, for ...
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How should I structure a personal statement?

The basic structure of a personal statement is roughly 5 paragraphs with 80% of the statement focussed on academics and 20% on extra-curricular, with this 20% normally covered in the final paragraph. For the...
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