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Find a solution to sec^(2)(x)+2tan(x) = 0

This question is a quadratic equation in hiding. The first step to solving this would be to expand sec^(2)(x) into 1 + tan^(2)(x) as they are equivalent. This can be derived by dividing sin^(2)(x) + cos^(...

Answered by Mohamed B. Maths tutor
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Solve the following integral: ∫ arcsin(x)/sqrt(1-x^2) dx

We will solve the integral by part. We know the formula for integration by parts: ∫ f(x)'g(x)dx=f(x)g(x)-∫f(x)g(x)'dx (1). We know that: (arcsin (x))'=1/sqrt(1-x^2). So w...

Answered by Ionut-Catalin C. Maths tutor
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How do I use product rule when differentiating?

Problems like this usually look something like: Find the differential of (x2 e2x). The product rule is used when we have to differentiate two different functions multiplied by eachot...

Answered by Jasvir K. Maths tutor
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In the case of vectors, how do I find the shortest distance between a point and a line?

The key word in the question is 'shortest'. The shortest distance from a point to a line is always the perpendicular distance. If we calculate the appropriate angles and lengths/distances, we can use trig...

Answered by Saskia K. Maths tutor
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Binomial expansion of (1+4x)^5 up to x^2

This question can be treated like a normal binomial expansion question which is commonly seen at A level. The standard binomial expansion is (1+x)n = 1 + nx + (n(n-1)(x2))/2! where 2...

Answered by Katherine I. Maths tutor
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