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    Parametrics HELP

    Can u guys help me with this parametric question. Tried a few ways of doing it but cannot get the answer: Q: P is a variable point (x1, y1) on the parabola x^2 = 4ay with focus S. The tangent at P meets the tangent at the vertex of the parabola at Q and it meets the axis of the parabola at R...
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    Geom. Parabola + Locus HELP

    Hey guys doing locus + geom. of parabola and having trouble with this questions. I got an answer for it but not sure if its correct and i didnt use the geom. of parabola way to solve them, so can u guys show me how to do them using the geom. of parabola way: Q: Find the eqn of the parabola...
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    Induction Question Help

    Need help with a question guys Prove by mathematical induction that for all positive integers n and many n real numbers x<SUB>1</SUB>, x<SUB>2</SUB> … x<SUB>n</SUB> there exist real numbers a<SUB>1</SUB>, a<SUB>2</SUB> … a<SUB>n</SUB> with each l<SUB> </SUB>a<SUB>i </SUB>l < 1 (absolute values...
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    Interesting Question

    Found this question fun and interesting =D: Prove d<SUP>n</SUP>/dx<SUP>n </SUP>[1/(1-x)] = n!/(1-x)<SUP>n+1 </SUP>for all positive integers n.
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    The Shrew Adaptations & Appropriations

    Hey guys for prelim this yr im doing Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew and im looking for adaptations and appropriations of this text. Currently i have 10 things i hate about you, the BBC shakespeare retold and atomic shakespeare from moonlighting. can u guys refer to me some more. thanks for...
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    Ranks & Marks Sem1

    Hey guys just wondering how everyone is going in the prelim course. Post up your ranks and marks for semester one! Here are mine (i could improve quite a bit): Eng Ad: 38/162, 85 Eng Ext 1: 7/100, 45 Math: 2/153, 98 Math Ext1: 1/109, 49 Physics: 3/58, 91 Chemistry: 4/57, 92 Biology: 6/44, 89...
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    SE7EN and BoA makes US Debuts

    wats ur opinion?
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    Analyse My Speech

    Hey guys im doing this speech about the concept of the outsider. I've written a speech but its not really good. I would like u guys to analyse it and make suggestions. If you would like a copy just pm me with your email and i will send it to you. Thanx in advance =D
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    Long Simultaneous Equation

    ok guys i have this long simultaneous equation which i cannot get. the answer is probably simple... p^2 y - a = p^3 x + 2ap^2 x + py = ap^3 + 2ap thanx in advance =D
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    Related Texts: The Outsider

    Hey guys just need some help. For english advanced at doing the concept of the outsider. I need to find some related texts that will investigate this concept. Core text is Brave New World(novel) - Aldous Huxley. So far i have: The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock(poem) - T.S. Elliot The Simple...
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    3 Variables Simultaneous Equations HELP!

    im having difficulty with this question: Find real numbers p, q and r such that: p^2 + q^2 + r^2 = 1 p + q + r = 3 p + 2q - r = 5 Thanx in advance =D
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    Ext1 Maths HELP!

    Hey guys i need help with these two questions (they from cambridge 3u) Q1. Consider the equations 12x^2 - 4xy + 11y^2 = 64 and 16x^2 - 9xy + 11y^2=78 (a) by letting y = mx show that 7m^2 + 12m - 4 = 0 (b) hence, or otherwise, solve the two equations simultaneously Q2. (a) Find x...
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    Maths Game!

    Hi a new maths game ^^ Rules: Answer a question and then ask a question, anywhere from 2unit prelim to 3unit. Have fun guys. I'll post the first question, If, x + y=1 and x^3 + y^3=19 find the value of x^2 + y^2
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    Waves Physics Question

    Preliminary Physics Queation, The captain of a yacht wished to find the distance between the trough and crest of the waves that pass him to aid him during a race. He knows that the velocity of the wave is 42.3m/s and that 6 waves pass him in 3.6s. He predicts his desired distance to be 13m...
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    Dota Discussion

    hey guys at the request of h3ll h0und i started this thread. any general discussion of dota. discuss strategies, paying each other out about their noobness etc. will be accepted.
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    Polynomial Question help please

    i need help with this question thanx in advance sory for my failing... two roots of x^3 + mx^2 + 15x - 7 = 0 are equal and rational. Find m. ok ive done this so far let the roots of the equation be a, a and b. 2a + b = -m a^2 + 2ab = 15 a^2b = 7 so when i rearrange the...
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