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    Cambridge 4 unit: Conics 3.3 Question 9 (a)

    Cambridge 4 unit: Conics 3.3 Question 9 (a) I'm up to: m= [b.sec@]/[a.tan@] ...(1) b.tan@ - ma.sec@ = k ...(2) but the worked solution says that the next step is: (2)<SUP>2</SUP>-(1)<SUP>2</SUP> -> m<SUP>2</SUP>a<SUP>2</SUP>(sec<SUP>2</SUP>@-tan<SUP>2</SUP>@) +...
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    Memorising Essays

    How do i memorise essays? I've tried to memorise my essay, but i can't... :( I need to memorise it for tomorrow! Any tips on memorising it please? It's 900 words.
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    Synthesis task. I'm confused??

    How do i write a synthesis essay in english? I don't really understand what a synthesis essay is. All I know is it's supposed to be justifying some argument about journeys I think. I need to do a synthesis task on thursday, and i'm really lost! :( Can sombody tell me the key-features...
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    Inverse Trig: Help!

    The velocity of a particle is given by dx/dt = x^2 + 4 cm/s At the time t=0, x= -2 Find the displacement after pi/4 seconds. ANS: 2cm ___________________________________________ My working so far: dx/dt = x^2 + 4 dt/dx = 1/(x^2 + 4) t= 1/2 tan^-1 (x/2) + C Sub...
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    English HELP!

    I need ideas for an 600 - 800 word journeys narrative. I cant think of any good ideas. :( This is due tomorrow btw, along with a feature article. :( Screw english.
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    Easy Inverse Trig Problem. Help please!

    I can't do this (I know I may sound stupid now, but everybody has their dumb moments). Can sombody show me the proof for this please? :D Prove: tan^-1 (1/2) + tan^-1 (1/3) = pi/4
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    Studying for Chemistry?

    What is the best way to study all of prelim chemistry in 4 days at the rate of 1 module per day?
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    Most important person in physics?

    Who is the most important person in physics? Is is newton, or galileo, or someone else?
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    Writing into Dot Point books?

    Does anybody write directly into their Dot Point (physics or chemistry) book or do you just write your answers elsewhere?
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    Physics

    Why are wavelengths longer in deep water than they are in shallow water?
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    integrate cosec^2 x

    how do i intergrate cosec^2 x ? This is NOT ^2x but (cosec x)^2 cosec^2 x = 1/sin^2 x. 1/sin^2 x = 2/ (1 - cos2x) ? Now how do i integrate this?
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    Should I take my L's?

    I'm 15 and i'm going to be turning 16 in june, and I was thinking if I should take my L's because i'll almost be in yr 12 by then, and i should study, but all my friends are 16 and they've all either taken their L's or they're planning to.
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    Algabra

    Prove: x^3 + y^3 + z^3 > 3xyz Can sombody show me how to do this?
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    Parametrics Help!

    I need help with this question please. I'm not sure what i'm doing wrong?? The straight line drawn from point P of a parabola to the vertex cuts the directrix at T. Prove that if the focus is S that ST is parallel to the tangent at P.
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    More polynomials help

    Find the cubic equation whos roots are the squares of that of x^3 + 2x + 1 = 0. How do i solve this? do i let find the roots in terms of abc, ab + bc + ca, a + b + c? and then do i square it and rearrange it untill i can work out the coefficients of the new cubic? How can i do this?
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    Polynomials HELP

    Solve the equation 10x^3 + 23x^2 + 5x - 2 = 0 given that one root is four times a second root. I tried to use the relationship between roots and coefficients and I ended up with: Let the roots equal A , 4A , B -b/a = 5A + B = -23/10 c/a = 4A^2 + 5AB = 1/2 -d/a = 4BA^2 Then I tried...
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    Polynomials HELP

    The roots of the equation 8x^3 - 30x^2 -3x +35 = 0 form an arithmatic sequence. Find the roots.
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    Preliminary Question: How do i solve this??

    HELP HELP!!! 2cos2@ = tan(5pi/4) for 0<@<2pi Can anybody solve this? I have no idea how its done. @ is theta (an angle) in this example
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    How many asians in your school?

    what is the percentage component of asians in your school?
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    Robert Frost's "the road not taken" HELP

    This is what i've done so far. I'm supposed to have 200 words, but i'm a little under. I'm not sure how good this is, and i would appreciate if somebody tell me how this could be improved. I want to pull my marks up because my average is 8/15 and it means I am almost failing english. Any...
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