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    Calculus Introduction to Quotient Rule Question?

    I was given this question and I am struggling to answer it because I don't know where to approach it. f(x) = ax+b _____ (x-1)(x-4) There is a vertical tangent line at (2, -1). Find a and find b. Thank you so much for any help... it would mean a lot.
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    • calculus introduction question quotient rule
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    Calculus Quiz Help????

    Ok so i got this question that is confusing me. If anyone out there can help me through it Id extremely appreciate it! 1) Calculate L4 for f(x)=97cos(x/3) over [3pi/4,3pi/2]. L4=?
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    Calculus quiz help???

    Here is the problem on my take home quiz that i cant get .... Find constants C1 and C2 such that F(x)=C1xsinx+C2xcosx is an antiderivative of f(x)=3xcos(x)+7sin(x). Find C1= Find C2= Thanks so much!
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    what the best calculator i can buy so i can do engineering calculus?

    im doing vector calculus, series ,matrix, is there a calclator that can show u workdone not only answers , i know ti nspire is good but is there better
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    • buy calculator calculus engineering
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    How do you calculate the distance traveled using calculus?

    The velocity function is v(t) = - t^2 + 5 t - 6 for a particle moving along a line. Find the displacement and the distance traveled by the particle during the time interval [-3,6]. displacement = -67.5 distance traveled = I was able to figure out the displacement, but I can't seem to get the...
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    Interesting Vector Calculus problem?

    Hello all! Our teacher gave us a difficult extra credit problem for our vector calculus class a few days ago, and I have been playing with it ever since but I can't seem to find the proper proof. Any help would be appreciated! Suppose that the function F:[a.b] -->R^3 is a function that...
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    Calculus - continuously compounded interest. Help solving this!?

    I need a full explanation of this, folks! "What annual rate r compounded continuously is equivalent to a nominal rate of 6% compounded semiannually?" (hint: first show that r = 2 ln(1.03) where the hint come from?help!!
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    Is an 80% overall in high school with mid 60's in calculus will get me into...

    ...Carleton university? I am trying to improve my Calculus marks but I'm a bit nervous that carleton wont accept me due to my poor math marks....thats the only school i want to go to right now which is even worse
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    • 80% calculus high mid school
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    Related rates, boat being pulled into a dock. Calculus?

    A boat is pulled into a dock by a rope attached to the bow of the boat and passing through a pulley on the dock that is 1 m higher than the bow of the boat. If the rope is pulled in at a rate of 1.5 m/s, how fast is the boat approaching the dock when it is 9 m from the dock?
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    i have an F in ALGEBRA 2, FUTURE IN PRE CALCULUS AT...

    ...STAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? Hi! Well I have taken algebra 1 and got a D on it, I have taken geometry i got an A, im taking algebra 2 i passed with a D last semester and i currently have an F. I have signed up to join Pre Calculus next year (senior year) and im bad at...
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    I have an F in ALGEBRA 2, FUTURE IN PRE CALCULUS AT STAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…?

    Hi! Well I have taken algebra 1 and got a D on it, I have taken geometry i got an A, im taking algebra 2 i passed with a D last semester and i currently have an F. I have signed up to join Pre Calculus next year (senior year) and im bad at algebra. Do you think i can make it in pre calculus or...
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    Help with picking up derivative calculus (reading material sources)?

    I have been asked to pick up derivative calculus over the weekend. I really do not know the first thing about calculus but i am a very quick learner. Basically ive left my textbook at school, so if anyone could advise good online material (probably starting with the most basic?) Thanks.
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    • calculus derivative material picking reading sources
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    Calculus 2 / Physics Problem! Work required to launch satellite into orbit!?

    Find the work required to launch a 1000-kg satellite vertically into orbit 1000 km high. You may assume that the earth's mass is 5000 x 10^24 kg and is concentrated at its center. The radius of the earth is 6.37x10^6 m and the gravitational constant is 6.67 x 10^-11 N*m^2/kg^2. (hint: convert...
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    • calculus launch orbit physics problem required satellite work
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    Calculus question! Limits and infinity.?

    So, when i have a factored out function and i'm trying to find a limit (for example, as x approaches 0), and the function turns out to be let's say 8/0, I know that the limit approaches infinity, but how can i tell if it's positive infinity or negative infinity (in that case the limit DNE). But...
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    If Dr. KIA eats all the Asians who's gonna do my calculus?

    Cherri? Will you be my freind?
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    Calculus: Limit at Infinity?

    Lim at negative infinity (-2x+1)/sqrt(x^2 +x)
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    Calculus Help! Limits at Infinity?

    lim as x approaches infinity 1+ 9/x
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