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There are different ways to approach solving a simultaneous equation question. For this one I recommend using substitution for this one where you insert one equation into the other.
First take the eq...

x²+10x-3=0(x+5)²-(5)²-3=0 (half the 'x' coefficient and put it in the bracket with x to be squared, then take away that new number squared followed by the original constan...

You must manipulate the fractions so that they both have the same denominator. To do this, multiply the first fraction by 3 and the second by 4 so that they both have the denominator 12. The problem can t...

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Method 1: Solve by inspection.
Demonstrate that quadratic equations can often be written in the form (x+a)(a+b) = 0. Explain that possible solutions arise as a result of either (x+a) or (x+b) =0. Not...