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Why, how and when do we use partial fractions and polynomial long division?

Partial fractions and long division have the same purpose which is to decompose complex expressions into simpler ones in order to easily deal with them in calculations. Think of them as t...

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Answered by Daniel W. Maths tutor
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When should you use the sine rule and when should you use the cosine rule?

The sine rule can be used when we either know:a) the length of two sides A and B and an angle that is not the corner where A and B meetb) two angles and the length of one side
The cosine rule can be ...

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Answered by Joseph B. Maths tutor
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Differentiate y= (3x^2+2x-6)^8

This is an example of where we must use the chain rule:
Firstly as with simpler differentiation we multiply the function by the power then subtract 1 from the power to get:
8(3x^2+2x-6)^7
T...

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Answered by Ollie T. Maths tutor
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expand y=(x+1)(x+2) and find what are the coordinates for x intercepts?

use the smile technique

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Answered by Sen H. Maths tutor
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Simplify 4^2 x 2^4

42= 22x2=2424x24= 28 Explanation: In order to simplify powers you need to get the same base number. In order to ge...

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Answered by Jack N. Maths tutor
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