Asked to prove the addition rule from first priciples?

eoins2345 · 2010-01-09 00:46:18

In 2002 they were asked to prove the addition rule from first principles but are book concise maths only shows u how to prove it using logs.in the marking scheme it says no first principles is worthless and merits no marks.If you write down the log proof in the exam do you get full or no marks?

09-01-2010 12:46AM

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In 2002 they were asked to prove the addition rule from first principles but are book concise maths only shows u how to prove it using logs.in the marking scheme it says no first principles is worthless and merits no marks.If you write down the log proof in the exam do you get full or no marks?

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#2 09-01-2010 01:27AM

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Are you talking about the addition rule or the product rule?

The addition rule is easy, and logs are not helpful.

If you're talking about the product rule, then see this thread:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055576737

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#3 09-01-2010 12:53PM

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sorry ment the product rule.got mixed up.Thanks saw the thread before ages ago but couldnt remember the result of it.

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