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How do surds relate to powers and roots?

To understand surds we have to understand powers and there uses. So to start we should look at powers such as what is 22 , 32, and 52. This shows us going up but then we l...

Answered by Alistair G. Maths tutor
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Solve n^2 – n – 90 = 0 to find value of n

Firstly you want to factorise this expression. You have n2, so you know you want to multiple n by itself. Next, you want to think carefully about what two numbers add to get -...

Answered by Ahmed I. Maths tutor
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If p = (3a + 5)/(4 - a), make a the subject of the formula

You want to end up an equation that show what a is in terms of p. To make things simpler, we want to get rid of the fraction on the right by multiplying both sides by (4 - a). If we do this we end up with...

Answered by Ahmed I. Maths tutor
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Calculate 3/5 + 5/8. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

To answer this question, create the least common denominator possible. In this instance, the LCD is 40. (I know this because multiples of 5 only end in 0 and 5, and 40 is the lowest multiple of 8 that mee...

Answered by Emily P. Maths tutor
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How do I calculate the length of a regular pentagon's edge when I know that it has the same perimeter as a triangle who's perimeter is 30cm?

The first thing I would do is sketch a diagram of a triangle and a pentagon. I find that tutees learn best when they can see what's going on so this makes the explanation easier to understand. After havin...

Answered by Jason A. Maths tutor
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