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Differentiate the function f(x) = 2x^3 + (cos(x))^2 + e^x

When differentiating a function that is the sum of three different parts we can differentiate each part separately:

a) 2x3 is easy to differentiate. We remember the rule d/dx[axb

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How do you go about sketching a curve when all you are given is the equation?

- First start by examining the equation. Is it in a recognisable form e.g. the equation of a circle/elipse etc.  - If not, is it in the form y = or x = (these are the most common ...

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Solve the equation 2ln2x = 1 + ln3. Give your answer correct to 2dp.

LHS: because alnx = lnxa, 2ln2x = ln(2x)2 = ln4x2

Now, because ln and e are inverse functions, we take both sides to the power of e. Therefore:

eln4x^2 ...

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Integrate ⌠( xcos^2(x))dx

We must first use trigonometric identities to simplify cos2(x). We can use the formula cos(A+B) = cos(A)cos(B) - sin(A)sin(B) , where A=x and B=x, so that we ...

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A curve C has equation y = (2 - x)(1 + x) + 3 . A line passes through the point (2, 3) and the point on C with x-coordinate 2 + h . Find the gradient of the line, giving your answer in its simplest form.

First we find the y coordinate which is a function of x:

x = 2+ h so  y = (2 - 2 - h)(1 + 2 + h) + 3 = -h2 - 3h + 3

Now for the gradient, the line passes through points (2,3) and ...

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