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Partial Fractions – Algebraic Decomposition

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It is given that there exist constants AA and BB such that

x3+8x2+12x+20=A(x+1)(x2+4)+B(x2+4)+4(x+1)2x^3 + 8x^2 + 12x + 20 = A(x + 1)(x^2 + 4) + B(x^2 + 4) + 4(x + 1)^2

for all xRx \in \mathbb{R}. Find the values of AA and BB. Hence, write down

x3+8x2+12x+20(x+1)2(x2+4)\frac{x^3 + 8x^2 + 12x + 20}{(x + 1)^2(x^2 + 4)}

in partial fractions.

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Finding the Remainder When Dividing a Cubic Polynomial by a Quadratic

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Find the remainder when 2x3+7x2+5x+92x^3 + 7x^2 + 5x + 9 is divided by (x1)(x2)(x - 1)(x - 2)

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Converting a Recurring Decimal to a Rational Number

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Convert 2.313131312.31313131\ldots into a rational number

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Finding the Centroid and Area of Triangle ABC Given Coordinates

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If A(6,7)A(6, 7), B(12,9)B(12, 9), and C(15,8)C(15, 8), find the coordinates of the centroid and the area of triangle ABC

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Forming a Cubic Polynomial with Known Remainders and Roots

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A quadratic polynomial G(x)G(x) has remainders 13\frac{1}{3}, 15\frac{1}{5}, and 18\frac{1}{8} when divided by (x1)(x - 1), (x3)(x - 3), and (x6)(x - 6) respectively. Show that (x1)(x - 1), (x3)(x - 3), and (x6)(x - 6) are factors of the polynomial

f(x)=(x+2)G(x)1f(x) = (x + 2)G(x) - 1

Hence, find f(x)f(x)

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Finding Coefficients in a Cubic Polynomial Using Remainders

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Let f(x)=x3+2x2+mx+nf(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 + mx + n. When f(x)f(x) is divided by (x2)(x - 2) and (x3)(x - 3), the remainders are 33 and 70 respectively. Find the values of mm and nn

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Partial Fraction Decomposition of a Rational Function

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Find the partial fraction decomposition of

x2+7(x+1)(x+3).\frac{x^2 + 7}{(x + 1)(x + 3)}.
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Trigonometric Identity Involving tan(θ − α)

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If

tanα=QsinθP+Qcosθ,\tan \alpha = \frac{Q \sin \theta}{P + Q \cos \theta},

then prove that

tan(θα)=PsinθQ+Pcosθ.\tan(\theta - \alpha) = \frac{P \sin \theta}{Q + P \cos \theta}.
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Partial Fraction Decomposition of Rational Expression

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Find the partial fractions of

3x+2(x+1)(x2).\frac{3x + 2}{(x + 1)(x - 2)}.
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Proving Trigonometric Identity: Show that cot α = tan 2θ

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If x=ytanθxtan2θand2xsinα=ycosα2xcosαtanθ,x = y \tan \theta - x \tan^2 \theta \quad \text{and} \quad 2x \sin \alpha = y \cos \alpha - 2x \cos \alpha \tan \theta, then show that cotα=tan2θ\cot \alpha = \tan 2\theta

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Prove the Trigonometric Identity Involving tan α = k tan β

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If tanα=ktanβ,\tan \alpha = k \tan \beta, then prove that

(k1)sin(α+β)=(k+1)sin(αβ).(k - 1) \sin(\alpha + \beta) = (k + 1) \sin(\alpha - \beta).
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Finding Unknown Coefficients Using Polynomial Division and Remainder

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When x3+Ax2+Bx+9x^3 + Ax^2 + Bx + 9 is divided by x2+2x^2 + 2, the remainder is 6x16x - 1. Then find the values of AA and BB.

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Polynomial Division and Partial Fraction Decomposition

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Let

f(x)=x5+3x4+8x3+14x2+20x+30f(x) = x^5 + 3x^4 + 8x^3 + 14x^2 + 20x + 30

and

g(x)=x3+3x2+7x+11.g(x) = x^3 + 3x^2 + 7x + 11.

Show that

f(x)=(x2+1)g(x)+13x+19.f(x) = (x^2 + 1)g(x) + 13x + 19.

Then, express

g(x)=A(x+1)3+B(x+1)2+C(x+1)+D,g(x) = A(x + 1)^3 + B(x + 1)^2 + C(x + 1) + D,

and find the values of AA, BB, CC, and DD. Hence, find the remainder when f(x)f(x) is divided by (x2+1)(x+1)(x^2 + 1)(x + 1)

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Trigonometric Identity Proof Involving Tangent and Sine

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Prove that:

tan3A2tan2A+tanA4(tan3Atan2A)=sin2A\frac{\tan 3A - 2\tan 2A + \tan A}{4(\tan 3A - \tan 2A)} = \sin^2 A
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Trigonometric Double Angle Identities with Given Sine Value in Fourth Quadrant

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If

sinθ=23and3π2<θ<2π,\sin \theta = -\frac{2}{3} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{3\pi}{2} < \theta < 2\pi,

then prove that

sin2θ=459andtan2θ=45.\sin 2\theta = -\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{9} \quad \text{and} \quad \tan 2\theta = -4\sqrt{5}.
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Find the Centroid of a Triangle from Given Vertices

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If A(8,9)A(8, 9), B(2,2)B(2, 2), and C(6,4)C(6, 4) are the vertices of triangle ABCABC, find the coordinates of the centroid of triangle ABCABC.

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Convert a Repeating Decimal Division into a Rational Number

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Convert

0.3543543540.65656565\frac{0.354354354\ldots}{0.65656565\ldots}

into a rational number.

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Convert Binary Number 10 to Decimal (Base 2 to Base 10)

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Given the binary number 10 (base 2), convert it to its decimal equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 01 to Decimal (Base 2 to Base 10)

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Given the binary number 01 (base 2), convert it to its decimal equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 11 to Decimal (Base 2 to Base 10)

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Given the binary number 11 (base 2), convert it to its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 1001 to Decimal (Base 2 to Base 10)

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Convert the binary number 1001 (base 2) into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert the Binary Number 0110 to Decimal (Base 2 to Base 10)

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Convert the binary number 0110 (base 2) into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Trigonometric Identity Proof Using Angle Sum and Difference Formulas

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If x=cos3θ+sin3θx = \cos 3\theta + \sin 3\theta and y=cosθsinθy = \cos \theta - \sin \theta, then show that xy=2ysin2θx - y = 2y \sin 2\theta

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Convert Binary 1111 to Decimal

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Convert the binary number 1111₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 1100 to Decimal

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Convert the binary number 1100₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 1101 to Decimal

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Convert the binary number 1101₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 1011 to Decimal

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Convert the binary number 1011₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 0111 to Decimal

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Convert the binary number 0111₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 0101 to Decimal

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Convert the binary number 0101₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 1101 0010 to Decimal

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Convert the 8-bit binary number 1101 0010₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 0110 0111 to Decimal

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Convert the 8-bit binary number 0110 0111₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 10010010 to Decimal

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Convert the 8-bit binary number 10010010₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Convert Binary Number 01110111 to Decimal

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Convert the 8-bit binary number 01110111₂ into its decimal (base 10) equivalent.

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Prove sin(2θ) and tan(2θ) from Given cot(θ) in Third Quadrant

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If cotθ=43\cot \theta = \frac{4}{3}, where π<θ<3π2\pi < \theta < \frac{3\pi}{2}, prove that: sin(2θ)=2425\sin(2\theta) = \frac{24}{25}, and tan(2θ)=247\tan(2\theta) = \frac{24}{7}

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Convert 16-bit Binary Number 1001 1010 1000 0010 to Decimal

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Convert the 16-bit binary number:

1001 1010 1000 001021001\ 1010\ 1000\ 0010_2

into its decimal (base-10) equivalent.

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Resolve Rational Function into Partial Fractions

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Find the partial fraction decomposition of the function:

x2+2x+5(x+1)(x+2)\frac{x^2 + 2x + 5}{(x+1)(x+2)}
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Prove Cos A + Cos B + Cos C Identity Given A + B + C = π

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If A+B+C=πA + B + C = \pi, prove that:

cosA+cosB+cosC=1+4sinA2sinB2sinC2\cos A + \cos B + \cos C = 1 + 4 \sin\frac{A}{2} \sin\frac{B}{2} \sin\frac{C}{2}
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Convert Recurring Decimal 2.414141... to a Rational Number

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Convert 2.4141414141… into a rational number.

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Find the Remainder When a Polynomial is Divided by (x − 1)

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Find the remainder when f(x)=x3+5x2+7x+11f(x) = x^3 + 5x^2 + 7x + 11 is divided by (x1)(x - 1)

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Partial Fraction Decomposition of a Cubic Rational Function

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It is given that there exist constants AA and BB such that

x3+6x2+5x+9=A(x+2)(x2+1)+B(x2+1)+C(x+2)2x^3 + 6x^2 + 5x + 9 = A(x + 2)(x^2 + 1) + B(x^2 + 1) + C(x + 2)^2

for all xRx \in \mathbb{R}. Find the values of AA, BB, and CC. Hence, write down

x3+6x2+5x+9(x+2)2(x2+1)\frac{x^3 + 6x^2 + 5x + 9}{(x + 2)^2(x^2 + 1)}

in partial fractions.

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