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Make x the subject of the equation y=(2(1+x))/(3x-1)

This might be hard at first, but if you work through step by step you'll get there!

Start by getting rid of the fraction, multiply both sides by (3x-1) to get y(3x-1) = 2(1+x)

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Solve 5x + 4 = 14 + x

This question is about rearranging the equation so that we have all the unknown values on one side, and all the known values on the other side.To start, we want to put all the x values on one side, and al...

Answered by Venetia L. • Maths tutor

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Work out the ratio between the surface area of sphere of radius 6cm and the total surface area of a hemisphere of radius 9cm.

Here you need to use two formulae; one for the surface area of a sphere (4πr²) and one for the area of a circle (πr²).

First the surface area of the 6cm radius spher...

Answered by Liam P. • Maths tutor

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Solve the quadratic equation: 5x2+8x+2

Here you need to use the quadratic formula, it cannot be solved by expanding out the brackets. In the formulae for which can be found on the formulae sheet. In this case a=5, b=8 and c=2.

Answered by Liam P. • Maths tutor

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Solve 5x-6=3x+7

The key point to remember when dealing with an algebra equation is that whatever operation you carry out on one side of the equation, you MUST do to the other side as well.

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Answered by Kyle B. • Maths tutor

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