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How do I find the minimum turning point of a parabola?

1.differentiate the equation using the rule: y=xn , dy/dx= nxn-12.set dy/dx to =0 as this is where a minimum point occurs (where the gradient of the graph is = 0)3.solve for x4.then,...

Answered by Felix N. Maths tutor
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Express x^2+4x-12 in the form (x+a)^2 +b by completing the square.

Completing the square of a function is sometimes used to find the stationary points on a curve, and also to solve when equaling zero. To complete the square firstly we have to halve the middle value of th...

Answered by Imogen B. Maths tutor
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Given a second order Differential Equation, how does one derive the Characteristic equation where one can evaluate and find the constants

Given a ODE of the 2nd order, Ay''+by'+cy = 0, we assume the general solution of the exponential form y=e^(mx).As we will see this leads to an easy simplification due to the properties of the exponential ...

Answered by William P. Maths tutor
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Integrate (x^2)(e^x) with respect to x

This is done using the integration by parts method.Answer: (e^x)((x^2) - (2x) - 2) + c

Answered by Toby P. Maths tutor
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Find 52% of £4

100% = 4.00
(divide both sides by 100 to find equivalent of 1%)
1% = 0.04
(multiply both sides by 52, to find value of 52%)(if struggling, multiply 4 by 50, then 4 by 2, and add the two pro...

Answered by Jack O. Maths tutor
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