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1. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)

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Hmmm had a go but think I may be going wrong somewhere.

So I multiplied by the denominator, did reciprocal, multiplied by x and that is where stopped as am not sure if am going wrong

Use partial fractions for LHS.

For RHS,

To integrate this, try differentiating,
2. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by raheem94)
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To integrate this, try differentiating,
I would let z= 1-x^2.

It's even easier to manipulate it so that it's of the form: f'(x)/sqrtf(x)=

2sqrtf(x)+c.
3. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)

That's right, and you already have an x present in the integrand.

So?
4. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Lol no idea why I put the root sign in the (1-y) expression, had a mini latex meltdown

Divide both sides by -1, and integrate both sides.
5. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Lol no idea why I put the root sign in the (1-y) expression, had a mini latex meltdown

This shows us,
Last edited by raheem94; 26-04-2012 at 21:01.
6. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by raheem94)
This shows us,
It's not.
7. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Put -1/2 outside integrand and -2x as numerator?

Lost
Sorry, i made a mistake, forgot to type the power, i have corrected it now.
8. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
It's not.
Thanks for correcting me, i was replying to multiple threads, along with making some grade boundary calculations, hence i was doing everything very quickly. I did it correctly myself but while typing i forgot to write the power.
9. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Will go work on what have got and come back later as feel a bit lost
I x/(1-x^2)^1/2 dx

Perhaps following on with the substitution would better sense.

Let u= 1-x^2

du/dx= -2x

du= -2x dx

We already have x in the integrand, so divide by -2

du/-2= xdx

Then it becomes: I -1/2 * 1/(u^1/2) du

You will see that this is a standard integral result:

I f'(x)/sqrtf(x) dx=

2sqrtf(x)+c.
Last edited by f1mad; 26-04-2012 at 21:11.
10. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
I would let z= 1-x^2.

It's even easier to manipulate it so that it's of the form: f'(x)/sqrtf(x)=

2sqrtf(x)+c.
At first i solved this by using a trigonometric substitution, .

Though it will be difficult for the OP to understand this.
11. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
So am back and as I suspected I have not done anything partial fraction. I have been using the Integral formulas.

So

So this becomes

So will start again

Have never done partial fractions is this the only way? If so I need to go learn the method.
Last edited by SubAtomic; 26-04-2012 at 23:01.
12. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
So am back and as I suspected I have not done anything partial fraction. I have been using the Integral formulas.

So

So this becomes

And for the y term the same scenario

And then

So

Will edit this in a sec back to the paper for a min
Your 'x' terms are correct, but 'y' is wrong.

Here is how to deal with the 'y' part.

We can't integrate this unless we use partial fractions.

So solving the above expression gives,

Hence,

So the integral becomes,

Do you get it now?
13. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Kinda. Are partial fractions the only way because if this is the case then I need to go learn the method.
Yes, you need to know partial fractions for it. There might be some other way, but i can't think of any other way.

Do you really don't know partial fractions?

You should learn it before doing C4 integration.
14. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Am not doing a standard A-level it is a supposed equivalent (although it seems to be leaving me ****ed on questions like this). Need to go learn it then.

Examsolutions?
Which qualification are you doing?

Examsolutions is a good website to learn A-Level maths, here is a link to partial fractions, http://examsolutions.co.uk/maths-rev...ntoduction.php
15. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Well I'm supposedly done lol I have near enough completed the course, just on with the hypothesis tests and that's it.

Here have a look at a taster for yourself here and then tell me what you think. I don't think it quite cuts it as an A-level equivalent.

I may have a look at the link later, i am currently busy studying Hypothesis testing, it is a bit difficult to understand at first.
16. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
Quick question.

So a differential equation I have to find

And am given

Do I integrate and simplify as much as possible before subbing x = 0 or not? Bit confused with an assignment question still because I get the same answer over and over again and cannot seem to manipulate my answer to look like the choices I have.

lol sorry for all the somethings
Last edited by SubAtomic; 30-04-2012 at 16:16.
17. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Quick question.

So a differential equation I have to find

And am given

Do I integrate and simplify as much as possible before using x = 0 or not? Bit confused with an assignment question still because I get the same answer over and over again and cannot seem to manipulate my answer to look like the choices I have.

lol sorry for all the somethings
Can you post the exact question.

I can't assume what 'something' is.
18. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
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You can only plug in what x and y are, when you have got the GS of the DE.

You don't really need to simplify it once that's done, unless they ask for it. Although usually you would get it into the form y(x)= something.

Once you have got the GS, plug in x=0, y=50 and solve for the arbitrary constant to get a particular solution.
Last edited by f1mad; 30-04-2012 at 16:16.
19. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
You can only plug in what x and y are, when you have got the GS of the DE.

You don't really need to simplify it once that's done, unless they ask for it. Although usually you would get it into the form y(x)= something.

Once you have got the GS, plug in x=0, y=50 and solve for the arbitrary constant to get a particular solution.
Cheers get ya

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So I would use x = 0 in the general solution then simplify to y = something after? Because I definitely have to get it as y = something in the end, although this is what have been doing so I need to manipulate and manipulate till I get the answer then
Last edited by SubAtomic; 30-04-2012 at 16:35.
20. Re: Probability, Algebra, Calculus etc etc, questions
(Original post by SubAtomic)
Cheers get ya

So I would use x = 0 in the general solution then simplify to y = something after? Because I definitely have to get it as y = something in the end, although this is what have been doing so I need to manipulate and manipulate till I get the answer then
You could do either.