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Expand and simplify (x-2)(2x+3)(x+1)

When answering this type of question, it is often easiest to break working out down into two big chunks, to keep everything organised.

Chunk One - Expanding and Simpli...

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Answered by Elizabeth L. Maths tutor
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Solve, using SohCahToa, right angle triangle ABC for the hypotenuse, where adjecent=10cm & theta=40 degrees.

First draw the triangle for visual representation, it can often clear the problem in your head if its too difficult to visualise. Then write sohcahtoa and decide which function to use by highlight the val...

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Answered by Alexander C. Maths tutor
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What is the value of x if 2X+1: 3 = 5: 9?

The product of the inside (3 and 5) and the product of the outside (2X+1 and 9) are equal to each other. Therefore 18X+9 = 15. Therefore 18X =6 and if we divide both sides by 18, we get X=1/3.

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Answered by Hosouk L. Maths tutor
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How do I solve simultaneous equations using the substitution method?

2y + x = 8 (equation 1) and 1 + y = 2x (equation 2)Step 1: make y subject of equation 2: y = 2x - 1 Step 2: sub this value of y into equation 1: 2(2x - 1) + x = 8 Step 3: solve the above ...

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Answered by Lulu H. Maths tutor
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Find the roots of the following equation 2x^2-11x+14=0

First start by copying down the question and making sure that you have copied all of the correct numbers. We then identify that it is a quadratic equation due to there being an x raised to a power 2 term....

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Answered by Jack D. Maths tutor
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