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Simplify the following expression: ( (x^5) / (x^2) ) ^ 4

For this question it is key to remember the indices laws. The ones you need to recall for this question are: xa / xb = xa - b, and (xa)b = xa * ...

Answered by Shafaan J. Maths tutor
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Express x^2 + 10x – 3 in the form (x + p)^2 + q

= We start by halfing the 10 and putting x + 5 in a bracket = (x + 5)^2 = Opening these brackets give us x^2 + 10x + 25 = To make the 25 the same as - 3 we have to minus 28 = Therefore the answer is = (x ...

Answered by Haasan P. Maths tutor
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find the gradient of the line y=2x^2-12x+16 at the coordinates (5,6)

dy/dx = 4x - 12
x-coordinate= 5 so sub in
20-12 = 8

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Find x and y using the equations 3x + y= 10, x + y = 4

First of all there are 3 different methods of working out simultaneous equations: Elimination, Substitution and Graphical. Today I will show the substitution method.
If x + y = 4 then rearranging the...

Answered by Tobi O. Maths tutor
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Jay, Shelia & Harry share £7200 in the ratio 1:2:5. How much does Harry receive?

Explain how the ratio shows everyone's share of the £7200: 1:2:5 (Jay's share:Sheila's Share:Harry's Share)Add up the terms of the ratio to find out many equal parts the £7200 is split into: 1+2+5=8 (part...

Answered by Philip B. Maths tutor
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