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Simplify p^2× p^5

The answer is P^7 because p is the same in both numbers and their powers need to be added up

Answered by Alberto A. • Maths tutor

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If a=2 and b=3 , find the value of 2(a−b)+3(a+b)

My explanation would depend on the level of understanding of the person but one way would be the following:

We know that a = 2. Substitute the value of "a" in the given equation:

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Answered by Andrea C. • Maths tutor

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Can you help me solve the equation x^2+3x-5

We can see right off the bat that this is a quadratic equation. As always with quadratics, it is easiest to see if it factorises first. To factorise, you need to find two numbers that multiply together to...

Answered by Mollie S. • Maths tutor

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Solve for the coordinates where lines A and B intersect. A: y=x+4 B: y=0.5x+3.5

The point of intersection is a point where the variables y and x will be the same in both A and B equations. This is because the point of intersection has the same coordinates for both lines. So Y_A

Answered by Harvey P. • Maths tutor

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Simplify x^2 - 9x + 20

Firstly write out the equation x² - 9x + 20 = 0. The aim is to find two numbers that multiply to make 20 and add up to make -9. Look at the constant without any x's , in this case it is 20. We ...

Answered by Amrit M. • Maths tutor

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