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Rationalise the denominator of the fraction 3/sqrt(5)

In order to rationalise the denominator we need to get rid of the surd (square-root) on the bottom of the fraction. To do this, we can multiply the denominator by sqrt(5). But we must notice that to keep the...
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Does the function y=x^3+x+(x^2+1)e^x have a horizontal tangent?

We want to determine whether a function has a tangent which is horizontal. To answer the question we need to know what a horizontal tangent to a function means. A tangent to a graph of a function is a line w...
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What is meant by the term 'opportunity cost'

This simply means, 'the next best alternative foregone'. We can explain this by saying if I only had £5 to buy lunch, I could either buy a sandwich or half a pizza. The opportunity cost of me buying a sandwi...
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What is the difference between a codified and uncodified constitution?

The difference between a codified and uncodified constitution is quite simple. Codified means the constitution is written down in a single document. The US constitution is codified. An uncodified constitutio...
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How would you structure a 12 mark question?

There's no set structure as to answer the 12 mark question, but there is an easy way to get you in the hang of it. Firstly you would introduce the question and give some background of the question. Then the ...
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