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How do you do algebraic long division?

To find the quotient and remainder of an algebraic division we use a technique similar to long division at GCSE. I think the best and easiest way to learn this method is to go through an example. See the ...

Answered by Niamh B. Maths tutor
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Integrate (tanx)^2

Method:We use the trigonometric identity (tanx)^2 +1 = (secx)^2 to understand that (tanx)^2 can be written as (secx)^2-1.We then use the formula booklet to identify that (secx)^2 i...

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Given an integral of a function parametrized with respect to an integer index n, prove a given recursive identity and use this to evaluate the integral for a specific value of n.

This exercise is interesting as it combines a variety of concepts fundamental to integration and maths in general. It also allows to introduce the student to the idea of recursion, very o...

Answered by Marco C. Maths tutor
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You are given that n is a positive integer. By expressing (x^2n)-1 as a product of factors, prove that (2^2n)-1 is divisible by 3.

X2n-1 = (xn+1)(xn-1) Therefore we can say 22n-1 = (2n+1)(2n-1) . As 2n is always even, a multiple of 3 is always either going t...

Answered by Abraham L. Maths tutor
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A circle has equation x^2 + y^2 - 8x - 10y + 5 = 0, find its centre and radius

To find the centre and radius of the circle, you need to get the equation into the form (x - a)2+ (y - b)2= r2. You can do this by rearranging to bring the x and y parts t...

Answered by Martha B. Maths tutor
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