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A curve has equation y=x^2 + (3k - 4)x + 13 and a line has equation y = 2x + k, where k is constant. Show that the x-coordinate of any point of intersection of the line and curve satisfies the equation: x^2 + 3(k - 2)x + 13 - k = 0

When we deal with points of interception, this immediately indicates that these two equations have to equal. Therefore, begin by equaling these two equations: x^2 + (3k - 4)x + 13 = 2x + k Bring all figur...

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Outline the various ways that you can differentiate a function

The ways to differentiate a function depend on the function itself. If there is only one x value in the function you can differentiate as normal (hard to explain on a computer), yet if the function contai...

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Find f''(x), Given that f(x)=5x^3 - 6x^(4/3) + 2x - 3

In order to get from f(x) to f''(x) we need to differentiate the function f(x) with respect to x and then differentiate the resulting function with respect to x again. When differentiating f(x), split the...

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A particle A rests on a smooth inclined plane, it is connected to a particle B by a light inextensible string that is passed over a fixed smooth pulley at the top of the plane. B hangs freely. Find the acceleration of the system and tension in the string.

Full Question: A particle A of mass 2.5kg is at rest on a smooth inclined plane at an angle of 25 degrees, it is connected to a particle B of mass 1.5kg by a light inextensible string which lies along a l...

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Edexcel C3 June 2015 Q1: tan(x)=p, where p is a constant. Using standard trigonometric identities, find the following in terms of p. a) tan(2x). b) cos(x). c) cot(x-45).

a) tan(A+B)=(tanA+tanB)/(1-tanAtanB) So, tan(2x)=[tan(x)+tan(x)]/[1-(tanx)(tanx)]. Therefore, tan(2x)=[2tan(x)]/[1-tan^2(x)] = 2p/(1-p^2). b) cos(x)=1/sec(x). Using other trigonometric identities, we know...

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