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When using the addition rule in probability, why must we subtract the "intersection" to find the "union" with the Addition Rule?

There is a subtle point to be made here, which comes down to double counting. The addition rule:Pr(A union B) = Pr(A)+Pr(B)-Pr(A intersection B)allows us to work out the probability that either event A or...

Answered by Lewis G. Maths tutor
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How do I find the minimum or maximum of a quadratic function?

              Take a general function f(x) = ax²+bx+c

   First thing to do with every problem is sit back and think a bit: there are usually several ways to solve a problem but one will l...

Answered by Max V. Maths tutor
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How do you know how many roots a quadratic equation has?

To work out the number of roots a qudratic ax2​+bx+c=0 you need to compute the discriminant (b2​-4ac).

If the discrimant is less than 0, then the quadratic has no re...

Answered by Lizzie C. Maths tutor
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How do I know which method of diffirentiation to use?

The main methods of differentiation you need to know at A level are the chain rule, the product rule and the quotient rule.

The chain rule should be used when the eqation is a function of...

Answered by Lizzie C. Maths tutor
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What is an integral?

An integral is the area that lies below a graphed line and the x-axis, an indefinite integral is when an interval is not used, and so is often infinite, as it covers the entire area under a graph, and not...

Answered by James B. Maths tutor
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